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Cycling Workshop – Malahide Castle

Jun 28, 2019

Cycling Workshop - Malahide Castle As part of National Bike Week (www.bikeweek.ie), we linked in with Fingal County Council at an event that took place in Malahide Castle today, Monday 24th June.  The event was put on by the Road Safety Department at Fingal County Council and was run by the Irish Centre for Cycling. Trainees from The Mall and some Service Users from Seatown Road took part in a cycling workshop.  There were specialised instructors there to give tips and guidance to cyclists of all standards. For those who were less confident on two wheels, the Irish Centre for Cycling provided Surrey Pedal Cars.  These allowed groups to pedal and steer on four wheels and had a the benefit of a small canopy to ward off the rain! As you can see from the photos below, the day went really well.  This event was a little different to other things we have tried and the enjoyment and participation levels were great....

5Km Fun Run

Jun 28, 2019

5km Fun Run - 21st June The Seatown Road Event Planning group, who were ably supported by Saoirse Kavanagh, organised a 5km Fun Run in ALSAA on Friday 22nd June.  This fundraiser was carefully planned over the last 4-6 weeks and everything went very smoothly on the day.  They even organised beautiful sunshine for the day! It is tradition at Seatown Road to run this annual fun run and the charity is selected by the group that organise the event.  In the past we have donated to Special Olympics Ireland, Down Syndrome Ireland, Crumlin Children’s Hospital and Temple Street Children’s Hospital.  We have always valued the opportunity for the people we support to be seen as contributors to charitable causes, not as the recipients of same. This year’s worthy cause is the Peter McVerry Trust who do such great work with those affected by homelessness. There were over 50 participants from Seatown Road and The Mall   They didn’t let us down when it came to raising money and we are delighted to say that €2,972 was raised. We had quite a few parents turn up as cheerleaders too. Please see some photos below that we hope give you a flavour of the day and how well it...

Alan teaches Lámh

Jun 10, 2019

Alan teaches Lámh Over the last three weeks, Alan Kelly supported the SLT department in delivering a Lámh Workshop to fourth year students in Fingal Community College.  Alan demonstrated 30 signs to the students over a three week period. There are some photos below of Alan in ‘teaching mode’ and one photo of our ‘celebratory treat’ for you to see.  Alan worked really hard to support the students in their learning and proved to be a wonderful Lámh advocate.  Alan ‘loves Lámh’ and this was a great experience for him.  We hope to engage in similar work again in the...

Garda Horse visits Cherrygarth

Jun 7, 2019

Garda horse visits Cherrygarth Garda David and Garda horse Donnagh visited Cherrygarth during the Balbriggan Summerfest, which took place on the June Bank Holiday weekend.  The horse is 15 years old and lives in the barracks in the Phoenix Park where he is regularly used on state occasions for President Michael...

‘Making a Difference’ Skerries Community College

May 30, 2019

‘Making a Difference’ Award - Skerries Community College The First Year Awards took place in Skerries Community College on Friday 24th, May. Eanna Keoghan was nominated for the Fingal Prosper ‘Making a Difference’ Award due to his kindness, helpfulness and concern for his fellow students, in particular for his friend who is in a wheelchair.  He helps to carry his bag and shows concern for others.  He helps to make a difference in the lives of others by being a true friend.  He puts others and their needs before himself.  He lives out the true spirit of the College by making a difference to others in his class and Year Group.  Eanna is an inspirational student who strives to ensure all are included in our school community. See some pictures of Eanna receiving the award from Prosper Fingal’s Terri Albon...