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Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford primary school gets creative as students added a burst of colour to learning
Ms Tobin, Ms Whelan, Ms Griffin, Ms Brazil and Ms Bohanna planned a variety of creative activities to inspire and delight all pupils. Activities included slime-making workshops, drama workshops, art stations, marbelling, printing, face-painting tutorials, music sessions, pop art, book-making, 3D printing, baking, crepe-making and collage. Children and staff both entered the photography competition, which had a summer theme. The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the Junk Kouture fashion show produced by the sixth classes. Pupils made their own costumes from used or recycled materials, which took many weeks of hard work and dedication to create. The end products that came together symbolised how talented the Bunscoil Rís students are and selecting the top three entries was a challenging task for the teachers. The week finished on a high with a lively disco in the P.E. hall where pupils showcased their newly acquired dance moves. The school was a hive of activity all week and was decorated beautifully with a burst of colourful art work, knitting and other decorations. It was a great week for one and all in Bunscoil Rís.
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford secondary school get green light to build new astro pitch
On Friday, March 28, school principal, John Michael Porter applied for planning permission with Wexford County Council. The application, that includes a 50 m by 60 m astroturf surface, surrounded fencing and four flood lights, was approved by the Planning Department on Friday, May 16, subject to conditions. One of the conditions under which the project was given the green light was that the 'proposed lighting design should avoid light spill onto public roads and neighbouring properties". In the interests of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development the council stated that 'the lighting scheme shall be installed so as to minimise any significant impact on the surrounding residential amenity and to prevent glare or dazzle on the public road or on adjoining properties, and energy efficient luminaire selection shall be used for the development'. School principal, John Michael Porter, explained how the development plan involves using funds granted from the Sports Capital Programme and will be supplemented by fundraising to improve the playing facilities in the school. 'The new facility will support the school's promotion of sporting opportunities for girls and will be used for PE classes and for team training. With our strong commitment to our local community it is also envisioned that local community groups will have the opportunity to hire the facility for evening and weekend sporting activities,' said Mr Porter. The facility will also be available to the students of the neighbouring primary schools, Bunscoil Rís and Catherine McAuley. The school is promoting a Pitch Development Draw as part of its fundraising campaign with the 1st prize of BYD Dolphin Car, or €30,000, and four additional prizes of €1,000. Tickets, costing €25, may be purchased online through iDonate or physical tickets may be purchased from the school, Lulu's Boutique in South Street or from school students. 'All support for the draw will be greatly appreciated,' concluded Mr Porter.
