Our Whole-School Approach
At Bohermore N.S., we are proud to offer a wide range of programmes and initiatives that promote activity, wellbeing, inclusion, and creativity. We believe in developing the whole child — encouraging every pupil to grow in confidence, build positive relationships, and discover their unique talents. From physical activity and STEM innovation to music, inclusion, and community fundraising, our school provides a vibrant learning environment where every child can thrive.
Active Flag
The Active School Flag initiative is all about helping our school become a more active place — where movement and fun are part of the daily routine. It encourages pupils to get involved through leadership and decision-making so that the whole school community works together to stay active. The programme provides schools with resources and ideas to embed activity throughout the day — not just during P.E. lessons, but also in the classroom, at break times, and through whole-school events. We have a fantastic Active Schools Committee made up of children from 2nd to 6th Class, who meet regularly to share ideas on how to get everyone moving more. In short, it’s about making activity the norm, not the exception — so everyone enjoys being active, more often.
We are very proud to have earned our Active Flag last June, following lots of hard work and dedication from pupils, staff, and families. This award recognises our commitment to promoting physical activity throughout the school day. From structured PE lessons to playground games, movement breaks, and after-school sports, pupils are encouraged to develop fitness, teamwork, and a lifelong love of being active. Participation in the Active School programme further supports these efforts, making exercise fun and inclusive for all.
Active Focus
We are committed to staying active and following our P.E. policy, with a strong focus on the wellbeing of our pupils. During the 2025/2026 school year, we have focused on the Games strand, and pupils are currently enjoying gymnastics and cricket training.
Swimming lessons for 1st–6th Classes run for six weeks each year, teaching water safety, confidence, and essential swimming skills.
Gaelic football training continues to grow under Mr Bateman and Mr Allen, with pupils showing fantastic teamwork, energy, and determination both in training and matches.
We’re incredibly proud of our children’s enthusiasm and sportsmanship, and we look forward to another successful and active year ahead.
Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Flag celebrates our school’s dedication to nurturing the emotional health and happiness of every pupil. Through a wide range of initiatives, we encourage resilience, self-care, and positive relationships, helping children to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. A highlight of our wellbeing programme is the Glee Club on Fridays, where pupils come together to sing, build confidence, and enjoy a sense of belonging through music and creativity.
Inclusion
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Our achievement of the Inclusion Flag reflects the school’s ongoing work to ensure every pupil feels valued and supported. Our dedicated Inclusion Team work closely with staff, pupils, and families to promote understanding and belonging. The NCSE Relate Programme provides a relationship-based framework that supports schools in building positive connections and creating safe, caring environments for all learners. It offers staff practical strategies, reflection, and guidance to nurture positive behaviour through empathy, communication, and consistency.
Learn more at ncse.ie/relate.
STEM & VEX Robotics
As part of our commitment to innovation and hands-on learning, pupils take part in VEX Robotics, where they explore coding, engineering, and problem-solving through exciting, team-based projects. This programme encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, giving students valuable STEM skills for the future.
“All students are natural scientists and engineers. They love to question, tinker, experiment and play. VEX competitions foster these skills and capitalize on the motivational effects of competitions and robotics to help all students create an identity as a STEM learner. VEX competitions are also a great way to expose students to valuable soft skills like communication, collaboration and time-management in a fun and authentic way. The VEX Robotics competition prepares students to become future innovators with 95% of participants reporting an increased interest in STEM subject areas and pursuing STEM-related careers. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April!” (VEXROBOTICS.COM)
In the past couple of years Bohermore National School have participated in the VEX Robotics Competition hosted by Dell Computers. The children learned so much and had great fun participating in this event.
VEX Robotics Initiative 2025
We are also very excited to announce the launch of our VEX Robotics programme for the senior classes, led by Mr Allen. This innovative STEM initiative gives pupils the opportunity to design, build, and code their very own robots while developing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. The programme combines creativity and technology in a hands-on, engaging way that helps prepare pupils for the digital world of the future. We can’t wait to see the ideas and inventions that emerge from our budding engineers as the project takes off in the coming weeks.
School Choir
The School Choir, led by Ms Mulcahy, offers pupils a wonderful opportunity to develop their voices, perform together, and share the joy of music with the wider school community. Singing builds confidence, teamwork, and creativity, while also allowing children to experience the fun of performing. We thoroughly enjoy fundraising each Christmas through our choir performances at The Parkway and Arthur’s Quay, spreading festive cheer while supporting worthy causes.
Fundraising
Our school community comes together to support important causes through a variety of fundraising events. A highlight has been the Abseil and Skydive Challenge, which inspired pupils, staff, and families while raising vital funds in an adventurous and memorable way.
Together, we grow, achieve, and shine as a school community at Bohermore N.S.