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THE pupils attending a Shannon primary school have engaged in a project aimed at promoting active living in the local community.
The fifth and sixth class students at St Conaire’s school challenged them- selves to a project, in an effort to put something back into the community.
Helped by their teachers, the stu- dents participated in a project which highlights active living. Through the project, they raised €1,500 to provide a defibrillator for their local GAA club, Wolfe Tones na Sionna.
Teacher Audrey Cleary explained that the children were very keen to engage in the project.
“This project was initiated by the children, to show appreciation to their local club, in recognition of the commitment and dedication by the club members in engaging, mentor- ing and training the children,’ she PALO
The main fundraising initiative was a ‘sportathon’ which was or- ganised last week, during which the children participated in a variety of sporting activities over a number of hours. The children all got sponsor-
ship from their families, for the spor- ee eLOy OF
In addition to the sportathon the children of fifth and sixth classes recorded a selection of their own Christmas carols onto a CD and sold this locally.
“This entire challenge was a very worthwhile project. It generated a sense of achievement and fulfillment among the children while at the same time the sportathon promoted an awareness of a healthy lifestyle,” said Ms Cleary.
“The children’s efforts were whole- heartedly embraced and encouraged
by the families in the school commu- nity. The challenge was substantially supported and ensured the children achieved their target of raising €1,500. The Celtic Tiger may be a thing of the past, but the Celtic Wolf adorned in green and white is alive, active and spirited in Shannon,” she laughed.