Peil Ghaelach/Gaelic Football
Creidtear sa scoil i gcumhacht an spóirt chun obair foirne, smacht agus athléimneacht a chothú i measc ár scoláirí. Glacann buachaillí agus cailíní páirt ghníomhach i gcomórtais pheile idirscoile, rud a chothaíonn cairdeas agus muintearas ina measc.
The school believes in the power of sport to promote teamwork, discipline and resilience among our students. Both boys and girls actively participate in interschool gaelic football competitions, fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit.
Cispheil/Basketball
Is spórt seach-churaclaim a bhfuil an-tóir uirthi í cispheil, atá ar fáil do bhuachaillí agus cailíní araon, a ghlacann páirt i gcomórtais idirscoile éagsúla i rith na bliana. Cabhraíonn cispheil le scoláirí scileanna cumarsáide, ceannaireachta agus obair foirne a fhorbairt. Cuireann an chispheil go mór le sláinte choirp na scoláirí.
Basketball is a popular extracurricular activity, open to both boys and girls who compete in various interschool competitions throughout the year. Participation in basketball helps students develop skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. Basketball contributes greatly to students physical fitness.
Iománaíocht/Hurling
Ta fás agus forbairt ag teacht ar an bhfoireann iománaíochta le roinnt blianta anuas. D’éirigh leis na sóisir Craobh an Chontae a bhuachaint an bhliain seo caite.
The hurling team has made significant strides in growth and development over the past few years, with the juniors achieving a victory in the County Championship last year.
Neart agus Aclú/Strength and Conditioning
Bíonn deis ag scoláirí dianchúrsa traenála a dhéanamh le Shay Fitzpatrick i halla spóirt Bhaile Gunnair. Dírítear ar na gluaiseachtaí bunúsacha a bhaineann le lúth, neart agus an aclaíocht aeróbach sna seisiúin seo.
Students are given the opportunity to undertake an intensive training course with Shay Fitzpatrick in the Ballygunner sports hall. These sessions focus on mobility, strength and aerobic fitness.
Fánaíocht/Hiking
Cuireann an scoil saol sláintiúil gníomhach amuigh faoin aer chun cinn. Tugtar go leor deiseanna do scoláirí taitneamh a bhaint as na conair dhúlra agus siúlóirí atá ar fáil go flúirseach i bPort Láirge. Bíonn deis acu dúshlán a chur orthu féin agus a gcuid scileanna treodóireachta a fheabhsú ar Shléibhte an Chomaraigh agus Chnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh. Chomh maith le siúlóidí amuigh faoin aer, cuireann an scoil seisiúin ailleadóireachta taobh istigh ar fáil.
Our school promotes an active outdoor lifestyle, providing students with numerous opportunities to enjoy the many trails and hikes that Waterford has to offer. While trekking through the Comeragh and Knockmealdown Mountains, students build endurance and improve their navigation skills. The school also offers indoor rock climbing sessions as well as outdoor hikes.
Surfáil/Surfing
Bíonn deis ag scoláirí foghlaim conas surfáil agus páirt a ghlacadh i spóirt uisce eile le linn na hIdirbhliana, taithí a chothaíonn tuiscint agus meas ar an bhfarraige.
Students are offered the exciting opportunity to learn to surf and participate in other water-based activities during Transition Year, promoting both an appreciation and respect for the sea.