Top Ten for Waterford School in Irish Aid Competition
Wednesday, 1st February 2012
The 5th and 6th Class Student at Christ Church national school have been invited to take part in the finals of the Irish Aid national competition for schools. As a smaller school it is an especially big achievement to be chosen in the top 10 of over 11,000 entries nationally from 450 schools across the country.
Their project was entitled "In an age of plenty, why are so many hungry? - An inquiry into the global food crisis.
"They examined the millennium goals and related targets to achievements thus far. They investigated causes and effects of, as well as potential solutions for the crisis. The project extended across all of the curricular areas and the students were really engaged with the process.
They presented their final result, in a series of posters, a book of poetry, video presentations and an 92 slide power point presentation! They used this presentation to present their information in the form of a digital exhibition to
educate others. It is amazing to hear the children now using the language of development as opposed to charity and to witness their very real
understanding of their rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
The school has a strong culture of development education and global citizenship. The project also tied in with Christ Church National schools application for their fourth green flag relating to biodiversity and the protection of the Earth's resource.
On the 21st of February the class along with teacher Claire Reidy, will join the ten other finalist for a ceremony and prize giving in Dublin castle that will be attended by Government ministers and a surprise well known children's television personality!
We wish Christ Church the very best of luck and look forward to hearing about the Grand Final !!
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