Our Four Fundamental Movement Skills

At Meenkilly NS, we place a strong focus on developing Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS). These are the building blocks of all physical activity and sport. We practise them regularly so that every child can move with confidence and enjoyment. 1. Walking 2. Running 3. Kicking 4. Catching By focusing on these four fundamental movement skills—walking, […]

Cumann na mBunscol Division 1 Final – A Day to Remember for our Boys.

Wishing our boys all the very best this morning as they set off for their Cumann na mBunscol blitz. We promised to keep everyone posted—and what a day it has been! Míle buíochas to their coaches, Mike and Shane, for their dedication, support, and all the hard work they have put into preparing this team. Meenkilly abú! […]

🏆 Meenkilly Girls Make History! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Meenkilly Girls Football Team has made school history by winning the Cumann na mBunscol West Championship for the very first time! All 16 girls on the panel played their part in this unforgettable achievement, showing outstanding teamwork, determination, and the skills they have worked so hard to […]

🎃 Meenkilly National School Halloween Dress-Up Céilí 2025🎃

Just before the mid-term break, Meenkilly National School held a fantastic Halloween Dress-Up Céilí, and what a spooktacular day it was! From Junior Infants all the way up to Sixth Class, every pupil took part, filling the hall with colour, music, laughter, and lots of lively dance steps. The children enjoyed learning and performing a […]

Pupil Survey Results

90% of pupils enjoy PE Class. Their top favourite PE activities- Games, Dance and Outdoor and adventure Suggestions from the pupils on how to make PE class better: – Do more sports like Basketball -Do more Gymnastics – Do more tournaments -Play dodgeball Action Taken: We have made exciting progress in developing our school grounds. […]

🏫 Meenkilly National School – Parent Questionnaire Report

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 […]

Decreasing Sedentary Time

At Meenkilly NS, we encourage pupils to move as much as possible throughout the school day. Sitting for long periods—also known as sedentary time—can affect both our bodies and our minds. By reducing sedentary time, children feel healthier, happier, and more ready to learn. Why it’s important to decrease sedentary time: At our school, we […]

Our PE Shed

At Meenkilly NS, we are very proud of our PE Shed! It is organised and carefully maintained by our Active School Committee, who make sure all equipment is tidy and ready to use. The PE Shed is a central part of our school’s active life. It is stocked with a wide variety of equipment, which […]

Active School Slogan 2024/25

As part of our Active School initiative, each class was invited to come up with a catchy and creative slogan to represent our school’s commitment to keeping active and healthy. The ideas were fantastic—full of energy, fun, and originality! To make the competition fair, the winning slogan was selected by an anonymous judge. After much […]