We are good citizens

Each year we undertake a selection of charity work to raise much needed funds for worthy charities both locally, nationally and internationally. This year we did the following:

• Crumlin Cake Sale 2014

The girls from 5th class organised a cake sale to celebrate St. Valentines Day this year. They managed to raise 285 Euro for the very worthy cause of Crumlins Children's Hospital. Well done to all involved and thanks to everyone in the school for their support.

• Friendship Day 2014

We celebrated Friendship Day in our school. Mrs. Vallely and the children in her class sold friendship bracelets which raised money for Amnesty International. Throughout the school we undertook lots of different activities to promote an atmosphere of sharing, caring, honesty and friendship among the children. The children in Junior and Senior Infants ate their lunch together in the "Friendship Cafe". It was a very enjoyable and worthwhile week. 150 Friendship bracelets were sold which raised 300 Euro for Amnesty International. Thanks for your support.

• Shoebox Appeal

Each year Mrs. Vallely organises the shoebox appeal. This is where children buy christmas presents and wrap them in shoe boxes to send to the poorer children in other countries who receive no christmas presents. She also organises the "Bring a Bear to school" where children can donate unwanted teddiesIt to those in need. It is a very successful charity fundraiser.

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