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Trip of a lifetime for Glenflesk and Raheen school children
Pupils from Glenflesk NS and Raheen NS swapped their normal routine of schoolwork and homework for six days in Spain recently.
A travelling party of 48 made up of children, parents and staff from both schools enjoyed cultural, educational and beach activities as part of an Erasmus Project with a school in the city of Cartagena, one hour south of Alicante.
“Our trip to Spain was delayed due to Covid but it was well worth the wait,” said Favier, Principal of Glenflesk NS. “It’s not too often children get to travel abroad with their classmates in primary school so we think they will remember this trip for a long time. We were delighted to have a lot of parents with us and they were able to witness first-hand the benefits of such a trip.”
The purpose of the visit came about after both schools secured funding from The European Union for an Erasmus Project. The children from Ireland and Spain have been working together for the last two years on various projects.
This has culminated with a trip to each other's countries. While in Spain the Irish children met with students from Salesianos School, Cartagena and over the six days enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, an open top bus tour of the city, an interactive visit to the ancient Roman ruins, lessons on sea and marine life and a full day in school.
“It was the first time both schools undertook a project of this size and we are delighted with how it worked out. It was also the first time a lot of our pupils had been on an airplane,” said Joan Mullane, Principal of Raheen NS.
“We are very grateful for all the support from our parents and staff, who helped to make the trip such a success. Our aim is to make this a regular event for both schools. Preparation is already underway to take a similar sized group to Rome in 12-18 months’ time.”
Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Society visited the Rockmount Care Centre on Wednesday, to present a cheque for €3000 to Nurse Manager Mary Hussey.
The significant sum was raised during the society’s successful annual pancake morning held on Shrove Tuesday at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.
Rockmount Care Centre provides essential support as a dedicated day care facility for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, serving many clients and families from the Killarney area.
These funds arrive at a vital time, as they are earmarked for the centre’s new sensory garden project, which is currently in the design phase.
Pictured at the presentation are Soroptimists members handing over the proceeds to Mary Hussey. The society extended their thanks to the Killarney Avenue Hotel and all those who supported the fundraiser to help make this donation possible.
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