Kildare school in physical activity pilot programme

Kildare senator Fiona O'Loughlin has welcomed an announcement from by Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, that Cross and Passion College, Kilcullen, has been selected for a new pilot programme.

It is focused on physical activity in teaching and learning.

A total of 24 schools nationwide were chosen to receive a grant under the new physical activity pilot programme to support teachers and school leaders in the integration of physical activity in teaching and learning.

Senator O'Loughlin: "Congratulations to the students and staff of Cross and Passion College for receiving a grant under the Physical Activity Pilot Programme for their CPC Gets Active project.

"The objective of the Physical Activity Pilot Programme is to help show the many ways that physical activity can be used a means of delivering teaching and learning outcomes. 

"I look forward to following the rollout of the project."