School Walk 2021

This year our annual school walk took place on the Friday, 22d October just before our midterm break. Our focus for this walk was to raise awareness of Sustainability issues and develop a sense Global Citizenship in our students. In the morning all classes took part in a Sustainability Quiz devised by Mr Farren. Congratulations to Ms Ni Chearbhaill’s 6Y group and Mr O Shea’s 3Y group who got the most correct answers. 

After the quiz, all classes set off on and completed the 7km walk. On the way out, everyone was able to see Ms Fitzpatrick’s excellent Wave Sculpture made of plastic bottles from the school recycling bin.  

A risk- assessment was carried out in the days before by Ms Hay and Mr Cierans to check the route for any safety issues. Thank you to the local Gardaí who supported us on the day. TYs and Staff in high-visibility vests acted as stewards along the walk. All students undertook the walk with a ‘leave no trace’ ethic and ensured that no rubbish was left on the route.  

Ms Hayes managed the gym and ensured that all students were signed out and back in on completion. Ms T. Fleming and her students ran a shop on the day and the profits were donated to our charities. 

It was a fantastic day where our school spirit was evident in abundance and staff and students came together in support of excellent causes.  

I am delighted to share with you that as a school community, we raised in excess of €22,500. Congratulations in particular to our Y1 group who raised almost half of this amount. Funds raised will go to Unicef, to sponsor vaccinations for those who cannot access or afford them, the Peter McVerry Homeless Charity and to providing water fountains for students in the school to minimise single use plastics.  

Thank you for your support of our walk and of our chosen charities.  

  Kathleen O Brien (Deputy Principal)