This page is one of a suite of pages to support families learning at home during Covid-19. We hope this page helps you to be active and so have a healthy body and have fun.
Active Fortnight Overview
Citywest Educate Together staff get ready for Active Fortnight!
Welcome to Citywest ETNS Active Fortnight! As we near the end of the final term, we all know that Sports Day is a day that many children look forward to. Sadly, this year we will not get the opportunity to host the sports day and be together.
So for the next two weeks, we want you to get involved in our VIRTUAL SPORTS DAY! We understand that no one day will suit everyone so instead you can decide when you can or want to join in! For every day or for one day! You choose what you would like to do! You can do it in your bedroom, in a garden or in the park. We would love for you to share your experiences of active fortnight so please do send in your items below!
So for the next two weeks, we want you to get involved in our VIRTUAL SPORTS DAY! We understand that no one day will suit everyone so instead you can decide when you can or want to join in! For every day or for one day! You choose what you would like to do! You can do it in your bedroom, in a garden or in the park. We would love for you to share your experiences of active fortnight so please do send in your items below!
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The Shopping List
This is up to you.....but Sports Day is not complete without a few Jelly Snakes and Mi-Wadi to wash it all down. A few other simple ideas are ice-cream & wafer, popcorn, strawberries/fruit. For the younger children how about some bubbles and chalk. Click here for the full list.This is up to you.....but Sports Day is not complete ll The Equipment List
Nothing too taxing here....there is scope to replace with objects you will find around the house. See the shopping/equipment list on this page for household alternatives.. The Music List
Just click here, we have all the hard work done for you! A sports day playlist including all lots of your favourites. have all the hard work done for you! |
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Ready, Set, Go... The Activities
Below you will find a list of activities for Active Fortnight. We suggest doing one a day but you might want to spend more or less time on any one of the activities. As a guide within each activity there are three different tasks with different levels of difficulty excluding the nature walk and traditional sports day activities. The first task is easier and is marked with one * and more suitable for the junior end of our school. While the third one is the hardest and will be marked with three stars ***.
The Government guidelines recommend 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity five days a week for children. The important thing is that no matter what your age or circumstance you need to keep moving! Keeping active is vital for a healthy body, mind and well being.
Enjoy tracking your activities for the next two with the Citywest ETNS Active Fortnight booklet!
The Government guidelines recommend 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity five days a week for children. The important thing is that no matter what your age or circumstance you need to keep moving! Keeping active is vital for a healthy body, mind and well being.
Enjoy tracking your activities for the next two with the Citywest ETNS Active Fortnight booklet!
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Don't forget to capture all your fun and share your ideas, photos and videos below with us! See form entry below.
We are apart but still together!
We are apart but still together!
Activity 1 - Running / Ag Rith
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
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Traffic Lights *
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Rock, Paper, Scissors tag **
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Make the Face ***
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Activity 2 - Kicking / Ciceáil
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
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Through The Gate *
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Kick to Score **
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Rebound wall ***
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Activity 3 - Nature Walk
Let's go for a walk around our neighbourhood and see what we can find!
Why not try some of our templates below or just go for a walk and tell use what you discover - Enjoy the fresh air and sun shine.
Let's go for a walk around our neighbourhood and see what we can find!
Why not try some of our templates below or just go for a walk and tell use what you discover - Enjoy the fresh air and sun shine.
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| tree_identification_photo_activity_sheet.pdf |
| plants_and_flowers_hunt_activity_sheet.pdf |
Activity 4 - Throwing / Caitheamh
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
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Knock 'em down Pinball *
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Tennis Ball Challenge **
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Bowling ***
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Activity 5- Traditional Sports Day
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
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Egg and spoon / spud and spoon race
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Sack Race
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Queen - i- o
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Activity 6- Landing
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
*Jack be Nimble
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Activity 7 - Yoga
Today, let's try something different! Yoga is absolutely fantastic for your body, and for your mind. It helps you to stretch out and strengthen your muscles, whilst also making you focus on your breathing. There are lots of great yoga resources available online, try looking on YouTube or Twinkl! We have included a few to start you off. Give some of these yoga poses and activities a try!
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Activity 8- Design your own obstacle course
Your activity for today is to design your own obstacle course! Obstacle courses are such a fun form of exercise. You can do this inside if you clear some space, or outside on a driveway or garden. Just make sure you have an adult to help you and make sure you are safe!
Look at these obstacle course activities for inspiration. They all have little equipment, so just use whatever you can find. You can make a fun obstacle course using only chalk, sticky notes, or masking tape!
For more ideas, check out Pinterest!
Look at these obstacle course activities for inspiration. They all have little equipment, so just use whatever you can find. You can make a fun obstacle course using only chalk, sticky notes, or masking tape!
For more ideas, check out Pinterest!
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Activity 9 - Balancing
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
Click below for the description of events and instructions to go with this activity.
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Walk the Line
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Click on this picture to take you to our Bonus Activities page, with lots more ideas for Active Week!
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