PUPILS CAN EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING:
| Gaelic Football | Ladies football |
| Hurling | Basketball |
| Athletics | Ju-Jitsu |
| Cross Country | Netball |
| Drama | Choir |
| Guitar and Drum lessons | LMC Demonstrations |
| Art Exhibitions | Post Office |
| Traditional Irish Group/Fermanagh Feis | |
| Links with Quinn’s Social Club preparing sets and scene for children’s Christmas Party |
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| Youth Mass – Parish cluster – Music/Art | |
| Work with Verbal Arts Centre – Citizenship. Devenish College/St. Aidan’s | |
| Irish Language/Fermanagh Feis, Irish language/Inter-schools quiz, European Day of Languages, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations | |
The Music Department also benefits from the services of peripatetic Music Teachers in guitar, drums and strings (WELB) and also from a specialist teacher of Traditional Irish Music.
There are opportunities for pupils to take part in school performances.
PUPILS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF TAKING PART IN VARIOUS SCHOOL TRIPS. THESE INCLUDE:
| Ski trip to Italy/Austria | |
| Modern Languages trip to Paris | |
| Geography trip to Marble Arch Caves | |
| Geography/History trip to Ulster American Folk Park | |
| Science trip to W5 and Armagh Planetarium | |
| Careers trip to local employers | |
| House reward trips | |
| Balmoral Show | |
| History to Somme Heritage Centre | |
| English Trip to Ardhowen | |
| Home Economics/Science trips to Cafre |
CHARITY FUNDRAISING
Pupils are given the opportunity to develop a caring attitude by participating in various charity fundraising events.
These Include:
| Goal Jersey Day | |
| Trocaire Fun Day | |
| MacMillian Cancer Support Coffee Morning | |
| War on Want | |
| NSPCC Number Day |
SPORT
At St. Aidan’s High School we encourage a healthy learning environment where pupils’ mental and physical health is enhanced through sport. Physical Education is right at the core of developing children both psychologically and socially.
The key fundamental areas that stem from Physical Education are life long skills such as discipline, respect, attitude, team work and dedication.
Furthermore, through Physical Education, pupils discover great characteristics about themselves such as commitment, strength and courage.
The aim of Physical Education is to enable pupils to have a platform of sustainable knowledge and practice of physical activity and long term health. PE is a core part of the curriculum and is taught to all age groups with the option of GCSE PE is available for fourth year students
THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:
| Athletics | Badminton |
| Basketball | Comogie |
| Athletics | Cross Country Running |
| Coaching Courses | Netball |
| Gaelic Football | Hurling |
| Gymnastics | Health Related Fitness |
| Netball | Rounders |
| Rugby | Volleyball |
| Circuit Training | Boxing |
| Soccer | |
There are extra curricular activities after school for pupils to develop and improve their skills. There is training and coaching for school teams in preparation for certain sporting competitions.
The PE facilities within the school include a sports hall, full sized pitch, cross country track and two outdoor courts including basketball facilities. The games and activities offered to pupils aim to provide a variety of challenges, which will add to the holistic development of pupils. St. Aidan’s uses Gortatole Outdoor Pursuit Centre for day trips and residentials, as part of the Physical Education Programme.
The school teams have achieved success at provincial and national level in sports such as Gaelic football. At Vocational level in particular, ladies’ football has had tremendous success, winning Ulster titles over the years.
