Pupils From Two Wicklow Primary Schools Become Ireland's Latest 'Global Goal Getters'.

Young Wicklow talent has been chosen to feature in the Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine.

The work of Catie and Anna Grassetti, pupils at St. Patrick’s National School, Loreto, Bray and 6th Class pupils from Kilcoole Primary School, Kilcoole has been chosen to feature in the latest edition of the Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine Global Goal Getters, placing them in the running for a coveted place at the prestigious national final event taking place – in person - at Farmleigh House on Tuesday 14th June 2022.

Catie and Anna Grassetti, pupils at St. Patrick’s National School, created artistic and thoughtful posters all about our planet, while 6th Class pupils from Kilcoole Primary School have been busy working on videos (https://vimeo.com/700781646), posters, and even a podcast.

Congratulating the pupils at St. Patrick’s National School and Kilcoole Primary School and their teachers, Minister of State for Overseas Development and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D. said:

“Our second Global Getters magazine is packed full of exceptional projects that challenge us all about thing we can individually and collectively do to tackle the big issues facing the world today and in the future. I am so encouraged not just by the level of participation in this year’s awards, but also by the level of insight and understanding demonstrated by our young people when it comes to making our planet a better home for all.  This is a testament to the commitment of our national school teachers and their passion for the Awards and nurturing an ethos of global citizenship.”

St. Patrick’s National School and Kilcoole Primary School will now compete for a place at the National Final Ceremony and inclusion in a special edition printed annual magazine which will be distributed nationwide.  As well as the School of the Year, there will be additional awards such as Teacher of the Year, Best Performance, and the Gaeilge Award for the best entry submitted in Irish. The national final will take place on Tuesday 14th June, in person at Farmleigh House and will be streamed live on YouTube.