During the week starting the 20th of March 2007, all schools are encouraged to participate in ‘Active School Week’ by promoting Physical Education and time for physical activity throughout each day of the week.

The idea behind Active School Week is to raise awareness of the value and importance of Physical Education in primary schools and to acknowledge the professional contribution of the class teacher as the driving force for Physical Education activity in the school.

Minister Hanafin, presenting the awards in 2006, said “Participation in sport offers so many opportunities to people of all ages. Sport has opened doors that might otherwise have been closed. At its best, sport builds character, teamwork, leadership and ambition.”

Left: Pupils at St Mary’s Star of the Sea perform for Mary Hanafin TD.

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Pat Rabbitte TD, Leader of the Labour Party, visits the Home From Home Creche, Thorncastle Street.

From left: Lance Juanico, Ella Whelan and Kama Bugala.