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EUROPEAN SCHOOL SPORT DAY

What if every child could #BeActive in school with sport and play? What if every school took one day to celebrate sport in Europe? Could it help students to kick-off a lifetime of health? We say YES. Join us.

WHY? THE FACTS

Plenty of research shows that #Being active makes students healthier and better learners in the classroom. School spirit improves too with fun and inclusive team sports. Does your school have a sports day? Let’s organise one!

TOP FIVE REASONS TO JOIN ESSD

1. Raise the profile of physical education (PE) and sport in schools

2. Create fun and enjoyment through physical activity for young people

3. Promote health and wellbeing for lifelong learning

4. Encourage social inclusion and develop social competence amongst students

5. Connect with other European countries

WHAT MAKES YOUR DAY “ESSD OFFICIAL”?

Getting your school to #BeActive for at least 120 minutes. Run or walk the distance of the given year (e.g. 2026 meters in 2026). Running, hopping, skipping, dancing: any kind of physical activity counts.

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ESSD 2023

We call on all schools to join the European School Sports Day, 29 September 2023. This year the main theme of the Day will be Joy in Sport and Physical Activity Toolkit ESSD 2023 Joy In Sport.

This year the main theme of the Day will be Joy in Sport and Physical Activity Toolkit ESSD 2023 Joy In Sport

We call on all schools to join the European School Sports Day, 29 September 2023, by following the registration steps below:

How to register and report on the European School Sport Day site .

Explore ideas here “How to organize a festival”

Click here Healthy Lifestyle Toolkit   

Follow the 4 videos and get active #ESSD2023 – Active Lessons Plan – YouTube

5 main reasons to join the European day of school sport.

ESSD Summary 2023

European School Sport Day in #ESSD 2023 – YouTube

SPORTING CHAMPIONS ÇAÇI, SAKO AND DIMRAJ JOIN SCHOOLS FOR EUROPEAN SCHOOL SPORT DAY IN ALBANIA 2021

The basketball player Gazmend Çaçi with most championships, the famous volleyball player Arben Sako and best records for long runner Rauf Dimraj, went back to school today to celebrate ‘European School Sport Day 2021’ in Albania ‘European School Sport Day’ (ESSD). They joined children from Orphanage “Zyber Hallulli” to take part in this event to promote and increase participation in physical activity among youth. Two Albanian rock singers Redon Makashi and Saimir Braho been part of the event.

  1. FSHSSH launched the ESSD 2021 in the Special School “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Tirana (date 05.10.2021, time 10:00). Participants in the event: Deputy Minister of Education, Sport & Youth, Mrs. Nina Guga.
  2. Sporting champions Çaçi, Sako and Dimraj join Orphanage “Zyber Hallulli” for ESSD 2021 (date 06.10.2021, time 10:00). Participants in the event: Deputy Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Mrs. Nina Guga; Rock singers Redon Makashi and Saimir Braho were part of the event.
  3. ESSD 2021 in School “Jeronim de Rada”, Tirana (date 08.10.2021, time 09:00). Participants in the event: Principal of the School, Mrs. Entela Alushi.
  4. ESSD 2021 in Kindergarten “Kësulkuqja”, Tirana (date 08.10.2021, time 10:30). Participants in the event: The General Director of Nurseries and Kindergarten of Tirana, Mrs. Zhaneta Beqiri; Director of the Directorate of Development and Care, Mrs. Enkeleda Isaku; Kindergarten Director, Mrs. Mirela Saliaj.

Click for FSHSSH involvment in International promotional film ESSD 2021

Be Active Albania invites schools to register for the European School Sport Day (ESSD) and encourage students to be physically active for at least 120 minutes. Schools can take part by organizing activities such as running, games, dancing, skipping rope, or other forms of exercise. Additional resources are available, including a guide on organizing ESSD 2020, the international promotional film, and ESSD Albania graphics.

Join Us !

BE ACTIVE ALBANIA

​​REGISTER SCHOOL your school today for Europian School Sport Day! Participation in the Day requires getting your school to #BeActive for at least 120 minutes by running, playing games, dancing, skipping rope or any other kind of physical activity.

Kliko për më shumë  How to organise ESSD 2020?

Kliko International promotional film ESSD 2020

Kliko ESSD Albania Graph

Together for a healthy lifestyle with hydration and healthy food! Eating habits and physical activity are established from childhood, and so addressing them early in life can have a real impact on children and their families to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.

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ESSD 2019

ESSD 2019

Together for a healthy lifestyle with hydration and healthy food!

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Eating habits and physical activity are established from childhood, and so addressing them early in life can have a real impact on children and their families to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.

ESSD Health Eating Guide gives ideas on fun and engaging activities with kids to follow 3 simple food rules:
1. Consume more vegetables and fruits, ideally at every meal
2. Choose fresh, seasonal and local fruits and vegetables
3. Drink plenty of water

Clikck:  FSHSSH Thirrje ESSD 2019

Clikck: Foto Albania ESSD 2019

Clikck: Filmin promovues ndërkombëtar ESSD 2019 interviews

Clikck:  Rezultatet ESSD 2019

Together, to engage in ‘moving’ schools and inspire lifelong health among young Europeans.

ESSD 2018

ESSD 2018

Together, to engage in ‘moving’ schools and inspire lifelong health among young Europeans.

Click: Foto Albania ESSD 2018

Click: International promotional film ESSD 2018

Click: FSHSSH Call ESSD 2018

Click: Results ESSD 2018

In 2017, European School Sports Day was officially linked to European Sports Week and the #BeActive campaign.

In 2017, European School Sports Day was officially linked to European Sports Week and the #BeActive campaign.

Click: International promotional film ESSD 2017

Enroll your school today for European School Sport Day Attendance requires your school to be active for at least 120 minutes by running, playing games, jumping, jumping rope or any other type of physical activity.