

“The Big Active helps students across Ireland become more physically active, and encourages positive mental health practices and mindfulness techniques, all while raising money for the vulnerable children and families Barnardos support.” “In my experience as a parent, encouraging regular exercise has huge benefits like increasing fitness, lowering stress, and creating a healthier routine,” he says. O’Connell says students have a lot to gain by participating in the programme. Since then, they have provided more than 100 families with intensive parenting supports and served some 10,000 hot meals to children attending Barnardos’ services.

And three is Big Active Heart, which teaches children the importance of helping others.ĪLDI and Barnardos started the Big Active Campaign in 2020. Two is Big Active Mind, which promotes positive mental health. One is Big Active Body, which encourages children to develop physical strength and confidence. It takes place any month of the school’s choice before the summer holidays, during which they will focus on their health and wellbeing while raising funds to help others. Pictured at the launch were: (l-r) Sophia Whoriskey (14), Maria Rowley (9), Barnardos Big Active supported by ALDI ambassador Paul O'Connell, Conor O'Donnell, (18) and Jake Farmer (11).įormer rugby star and ALDI ambassador Paul O’Connell is calling on primary and secondary school students to get involved in this year’s Barnardos Big Active campaign. For information visit: For a second year, the Barnardos school initiative supported by ALDI will help students across the country of all ages and abilities to focus on their own health and wellbeing, all while helping others.Membership costs €9 a month or €99 a year, and gives access to events such as mother and baby hikes, beach days, bike rides, and more.

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