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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...

Creative Engagements, Swords

May 29, 2019

Creative Engagements As part of an initiative called Creative Engagements, a number of trainees from the Prosper Fingal Training Service in Swords created a stunning Mosaic with Transition Year students from Fingal Community College. The trainees involved were Rebecca McGonagle,  Eoin Donohue, Billy Kane, Hannah Doherty and Philip McCormack. Everyone involved had creative input and designed specific sections of the Mosaic that represents well-known Swords landmarks. It took weeks to complete as each person was tasked with sticking hundreds of tiny coloured tiles to produce a wonderfully vivid piece. This was a truly collaborative project and the social interactions that developed between Prosper Fingal trainees and Fingal Community College were just as important as the art that was created. It is one of many projects between these two Swords neighbours. The Mosaic was unveiled at the Transition Year Graduation at the school on Wednesday and Billy and Hannah were delighted to represent the group at the ceremony. It is hoped that the Mosaic will be displayed in a prominent outdoor location on Swords Main...

‘Making a Difference’ St. Joseph’s, Rush

May 27, 2019

‘Making a Difference’ St. Joseph’s, Rush The recipient of the Making a Difference award at St. Joseph’s is described as a student who makes a difference in so many ways without even realising he’s doing it, and yet does it in abundance. David Kelly’s presence in the school became very clear when, as a core member of the Prosper Fingal class in 2017, he brought humour, commitment and kindness to the group, and unquestionably left his mark on the service users. During that year his commitment to the school’s SVP Christmas Hampers was nothing short of inspiring. Devoting himself to hours upon hours of volunteer work he brought something special and unique to everything he undertook. Not only did his actions lead to making a difference to all those who received the hampers, but his presence did the same to the group who had the pleasure of being in his company. David is described by his teachers as being unassuming in nature, a genuinely nice young man and a born leader in every sense of the word. He loves a good problem or disaster, as he thrives on coming up with solutions. The principal remembers David shoveling snow to clear the pathways around the school during the snow of 2018 as simply one of his stand out moments. He has left his mark on the school and his community in ways that are impossible to describe. Congratulations to David and to all at St. Joseph’s School, Rush....