Physical Education and Active School Flag (2022–2025 Cycle)
During September, parents were invited to complete a questionnaire evaluating satisfaction with Physical Education (PE) provision and participation in the Active School Flag (ASF) initiative over the past three years.
A total of 45 parents responded, representing strong engagement from the school community.
📊 Summary of Findings
| Question | Summary of Responses |
|---|---|
| Q1. Do you believe your child receives a varied Physical Education at Meenkilly National School? | 100% (45/45) answered Yes. Parents are fully satisfied with the range of PE activities provided. |
| Q2. Does your child enjoy PE? | 98% (44/45) answered Yes. This shows high pupil enjoyment and positive attitudes toward physical activity. |
| Q3. Do you receive enough information about your child’s participation in the Active Flag initiative? | 98% (44/45) said Yes. Communication between school and home is seen as strong. |
| Q4. Does your child enjoy playground breaks? | 44/45 said Yes and 1 said Not sure. The results reflect high pupil satisfaction with playtime activities. |
| Q5. How important would you rate P.E. as a subject? | Majority rated it Very important. Parents value PE as a core part of their child’s education. |
| Q6. The ‘Active Break Every Day’ challenge helps children regain focus. What did you think? | Majority said Great idea, 1 Not sure. Parents see strong benefits of movement breaks for focus and wellbeing. |
| Q7. Feedback on the ‘Skip Around Europe’ challenge and movement breaks. | 44/45 described it as a great idea. Parents appreciated the link between physical activity and learning. |
| Q8. Have you seen the Active Flag section on our school website? | 10/45 had not seen it. This highlights an opportunity to raise awareness of our online ASF updates. |
| Q9. Do you think your child gets enough physical activity in school? | 44/45 said Yes. Parents feel children are receiving sufficient daily movement and physical exercise. |
🧩 Overall Conclusions
- Parental feedback on PE and the Active Flag initiative at Meenkilly NS is overwhelmingly positive.
- Parents recognise and value the school’s efforts to provide a broad, inclusive, and engaging PE curriculum.
- Pupils are clearly enjoying both PE lessons and physical activity initiatives such as Active Break Every Day and Skip Around Europe.
- Communication with parents about PE and ASF activities is strong, though a small percentage of parents are unaware of online updates via the school website.
🚀 Areas for Continued Development / Plan of Action
- Increase visibility of ASF updates online
- Re-promote the Active Flag section on the school website through newsletters, Aladdin messages and Class Dojo.
- Continue and expand movement initiatives
- Incorporate the Active Break challenge throughout the year.
- Sustain communication and feedback
- Continue regular updates to parents about PE themes, events, and Active Flag activities.
- Include short PE updates in newsletters or term reports to keep communication consistent.
- Maintain variety and inclusivity in PE lessons
- Continue ensuring all strands of the PE curriculum are covered.
- Provide adapted activities where necessary so that all pupils can participate successfully.
🏁 Summary Statement
The results of the parent questionnaire confirm that Meenkilly National School provides a high-quality, varied, and enjoyable PE experience for all pupils. The school community values physical education and recognises the positive impact of the Active School Flag initiative.
With minor improvements in online communication and ongoing innovation in active initiatives, Meenkilly NS will continue to promote a culture of movement, health, and wellbeing for every child.