Sports at Kilbonane NS

At Kilbonane National School, our aim is to harness the power of sport to develop physical literacy, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement. 

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We follow the full NCCA curriculum, ensuring that every child—from Juniors to Seniors—develops both fine and gross motor skills through Fundamental Movement Skills in their early years.

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What We Offer:

• Curriculum-Aligned PE: Our lessons cover a broad range of sports and activities, fostering agility, coordination, and confidence.

• GAA Sports: We proudly participate in Sciath na Scoil, with a strong tradition in hurling and camogie, instilling a love for our native games.

• Team Sports: Our pupils enjoy tag rugby, FAI 5-a-side soccer tournaments, and Cork City Sports, learning the values of teamwork, fair play, and perseverance.

• Swimming Lessons: From Third Class to Sixth Class, pupils participate in structured swimming lessons, building confidence and water safety skills.

• Diverse Activities: We also offer Irish dancing, gymnastics/yoga, and rowing, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging physical education experience.

• Our Facilities: Our astro pitch provides a top-class surface for training and matches, ensuring our pupils have the best environment to hone their skills.

• Active School Flag: We are proud participants in the Active School Flag programme, a national initiative that encourages schools to promote physical activity as part of daily life. The programme recognises schools that strive to create an active and healthy school community, fostering inclusion, collaboration, and a whole-school approach to staying active.

• Community Pride: We are proudly connected to our local GAA clubs, Cloughduv, Canovee and St. Val's, and celebrate the achievements of our former pupils who have gone on to represent their clubs and county teams with pride.

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Why Sport Matters

In today’s world, where children face many distractions, we emphasise the importance of sport and exercise as a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Through sport, our pupils learn discipline, resilience, and the joy of working together—skills that stay with them for life.

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"Ní bhíonn an rath ach mar a mbíonn an smacht."