Enthusiasm for the Promotion of Rounders
Primary teachers in the North East of the county attended a coaching course on the basic rules of rounders as well as its main coaching points. It was held in Kilcoole Primary School on Thursday April 27th. Retired teacher, Michael Dowling from Laois brought great energy and enthusiasm to this practical course with lots of activities, training tips and game play scenarios discussed. Michael has over 30 years of experience in coaching rounders and was very engaging in delivering this PE course. The course proved useful in informing the teaching and learning of PE as well as providing an opportunity for like-minded teachers to get together in the hope of creating our own mini rounders blitz between schools. It is envisaged that these will happen in the summer months of May/June and would be non-competitive in nature with the emphasis on having fun and embracing the core skills of the game. It was a highly enjoyable and educational afternoon. Thanks to Michael for sharing his knowledge, Kilcoole Primary School for hosting and all those who attended. If any schools are interested in getting more information on the promotion of rounders contact Rúnaí Brian Cornyn.
Course participants: Eamonn Hughes (Greystones CNS), Ann Nolan (Rathdrum BNS), Maura D’arcy (Greystones Educate Together), Colm McAdam (St. Coen’s NS), Jane Lawson (Roundwood NS), Sarah Jane Montgomery (Kilmacanogue NS), Sarah Railton (St. Saviour’s NS Rathdrum), Aisling Turner (Nun’s Cross NS), Niamh O’Donoghue (Moneystown NS) and Brian Cornyn (Kilcoole Primary School).
