Our 5th and 6th class students recently took part in the Marathon Kids Ireland programme, supported by Olympian David Gillick. This 8-week initiative, run by Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, and local sports partnerships, encourages students to build healthy habits through regular exercise.
Each week, the classes completed four running sessions, gradually working their way toward a full marathon. Along the way, they also learned about the many benefits of staying active, including:
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Healthy Hearts
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Physical Benefits of Exercise
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Mental Benefits of Exercise
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Social Benefits of Sport
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Community Benefits of Being Active
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Hydration
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Nutrition
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How Exercise Supports Learning
The programme finished up with a special celebration run, where students completed their final mile at Irishtown Stadium in Ringsend.
Well done to all our students for their fantastic effort and enthusiasm throughout the programme!
