Primary Schools

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The GAA recognises the important role that schools and teachers provide in the promotion of Gaelic Games. This section outlines the resources, courses and support systems in place for primary schools.

GAA Educational Resources

The GAA has produced a comprehensive suite of educational resources for primary schools. These include the following:

GAA Fun Do Coaching Pack - for information on the Fun Do Pack, visit the Coaching Resources page.
Céim ar Aghaidh - This resource now provides teachers from 1st to 6th classes with a series of teacher notes and worksheets which allow them to incorporate the theme of the GAA through all subjects in the primary school curriculum. All material is available at Céim ar Aghaidh website. A GAA themepage to support these resources is available via the Scoilnet website.
Cúl4Kidz Magazine - for information on the Cúl4Kidz Magazine, visit the Cúl4Kidz page.

GAA Coaching in Schools

Over 90% of schools avail of the GAA coaching in schools programme. This involves an agreement between schools and the County Games Development Department to provide a coaching block of between 6 to 10 weeks. All lessons are designed to meet the aims of the primary school curriculum and teachers are encouraged to work together with coaches to maximise the impact for pupils. Visit the Coaching Children page for further information.

Club/School Links

Seventy-five percent of primary school teachers surveyed during 2009 GAA in-service summer courses reported that they found the support of their local GAA club to be good or excellent. While this is encouraging, it is important that all clubs ensure that they establish strong links with their local primary school. Visit the Club Schools Links page for further information on establishing club/school links.

Cumann na mBunscol

Cumann na mBunscol is the voluntary organisation of primary school teachers who promote our native games of camogie, hurling, football, rounders, handball and athletics. Visit the Cumann na mBunscol website for further information.

GAA Summer In-Service Courses/Coach Education

The GAA offers a comprehensive summer in-service course for teachers in a number of counties each year. For more information on all Coach Education courses, resources or the GAA Coaching in Schools Programme, contact you County Games Development Manager (visit the contacts & links page) or e-mail gamesdevelopment@gaa.ie.

CEIM AR AGHAIDH
Using the fun of Gaelic games to support the Primary Education.
Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps
Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls with an action-packed and fun-filled week of GAA activity.