The Active School Flag initiative aims to get more schools, more active, more often.

Schools wishing to be awarded with the Active School Flag must demonstrate that they are meeting the ASF criteria across four areas: 

1. Physical Education 

2. Physical Activity 

3. Partnerships 

4. Active School Week

 Research shows that active children find it easier to concentrate and focus, achieve higher test results, behave better and enjoy school more.

‘Being active’ is an important indicator of wellbeing. Physical activity opportunities during school can help students develop friendships and feel ‘more connected’ with their school community. They can also help to build positive classroom environments and improve student/teacher relationships.

Active Breaks Every Day Challenge 2024

As part of our Active School Flag initiative, St. Clare's have been taking extra Active breaks during our school day. 

For 10 minutes every day, we've being moving, running, dancing, jumping, throwing, catching and lots more. These extra movement breaks have been great fun and have helped us to concentrate more when we're back in our classroom.