Your contribution makes a big difference! Thank you
We are delighted to announce the launch of the St. Patrick's National School, Wicklow fundraiser lotto. This is a fund-raising initiative and the money raised will be used to directly support our schools and your children’s education. Please pass the word on and invite friends and family.
As a school community we are committed to providing the very best digital technology, the very best PE equipment, the very best schoolbooks and the very best Art, Craft, Music and Science material for your children.
There are, however, many financial challenges faced by schools each year. Over the past number of years grant income from the Department of Education & Skills has not been keeping up with the increases in our running costs e.g. insurance, water charges, gas, electricity and waste collection. We work hard to reduce the schools’ running costs and regularly review suppliers to reduce our costs.
The commitment to provide the very best for the children in our care costs more than the school grants provided by the department. This is a challenge for every school in Ireland and we want to overcome this challenge with our fundraiser lotto.
1. The development of our school garden as an outdoor learning facility for Environmental Studies
2. We wish to improve our in-class technology in order to provide the best learning experiences for our children. We will do this by purchasing the very latest interactive whiteboards and high-definition touch screen displays. The touch screen displays allow children to huddle together at the screen, share their work, collaborate and view learning materials like detailed maps and images
3. The refurbishment of the Junior playground surface to provide a softer and safer surface for outdoor play
4. The purchase of outdoor play equipment for both free play and guided play
We understand the financial position for many of our families and hope that the weekly option of €2 per line will allow everybody to contribute.
If you can contribute 3 lines for €5 it would be hugely appreciated.
Thank you for your support and the best of luck in the weekly draw.
Lorraine Dempsey (Principal) and the Parents Association