Our Activities
Some of our Schools Activities
Why us
The best learning experiences
At Parke National School we recognise the importance of extra curricular activities for our students.
We cater for this by providing a wide range of activities that pupils can sign up for and get involved with whether it be sports, computers or taking part in our chess club.
Chess
We recognise the importance of chess in developing our pupils critical thinking skills, communication skills, sportsmanship and wellbeing. Pupils regularly play chess and are affiliated with FIcheall Ireland. We enter tournaments with other primary schools and pupils also play chess online.
Digital Learning
Our classrooms are all equipped with Smartboards/ Clevertouch Boards and our pupils engage in digital learning daily using I-pads and laptops. Their digital learning is incorporated into all curricular areas.
GAA & Soccer
Pupils participate in the Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic, Mini 7s and FAI 5 a side soccer competitions annually.
Gymnastics
Pupils from Junior infants to 6th class participate in a six week course of gymnastics each year with “ Kids In Motion “ in Castlebar.
Swimming
All pupils from Junior Infants to sixth class take part in swimming lessons each year in the final term.
Tennis
Pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th class have tennis lessons in Castlebar tennis club in term 3 each year
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Chess Club
Chess club has many benefits and the game itself is a great way to exercise the brain as well as build on your social skills.
- Builds Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication skills
- Promotes Sportsmanship and Wellbeing
- Develops Patience and Perseverance.
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GAA & Soccer
With Parke GAA a stones throw away it always at the heart of our school and community. Sports clubs are a great way to develop teamwork, strengthen bonds and much much more.
- Develops Teamwork
- Builds Confidence in Students
- Develops Bonds
- Promotes Fitness & Development
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Digital Learning
Digital Learning is a huge part of daily life in the modern age. Our students engage daily with digital learning through our Smartboards, I-Pads and as early as infants we start out with our Beebots Coding Program
- Promotes Problem Solving
- Up to date, relevant learning
- Covers a huge range of subjects and areas of learning
- Great access to learning and study tools