St.Vincent’s fundraising activities
There is no doubt that most people will be glad to see the back of 2020, but as this very difficult year draws to a close the Christmas Spirit is alive and well in St. Vincent’s school as a number of highly successful fundraising activities have taken place.
Students from the Transition Year class TYB organised a raffle for a ‘ Pamper Hamper’, filled with all sorts of luxury items, the donations from which will go to the Dundalk Women’s Aid.
As part of their religion classes the girls learned how the need for support for victims of domestic abuse has risen dramatically. When compared to this time last year the figures for those relying on Dundalk Women’s Aid has seen a sharp increase and the girls felt they wanted to respond to this need.
Meanwhile, TYA were busy organising hampers of sweet treats for the local front line workers. They contacted local food chains and supermarkets to help put together the delicious selection of goodies to help workers through their long shifts in the fight against COVID 19. Representatives from Our Lady of Lourdes, St.Brigid’s in Ardee, a staff member from the COVID test centre and members of Dundalk Garda Siochana came to the school to collect their gifts.
Fundraising for St.Vincent de Paul is always supported in St.Vincent’s school and this year was no exception. Fifth years took part in the Step Into Christmas challenge, where a group of girls walked the equivalent distance it takes to reach the peak of Mount Everest!
Another group of Transition Year students along with some fifth years took part in a 24 hour fast to raise much needed funds for St Vincent de Paul. As hunger is something they never truly experience, they wanted to get a better understanding of the difficulties others face daily. They believe that small actions by a lot of people can truly make a difference.