Reading fun for two generations

THERE was plenty of excitement at SS Michael and Peter Junior School, Arklow as the pupils and teachers hosted events to mark Grandparents and Reading Week.

Grandparents Week was organised nationwide to celebrate the importance of grandmothers and grandfathers to the lives of the pupils, the school and the wider community.

On Thursday, grandparents were invited into the school to spend time reading with their grandchildren.

After the reading session, the event was marked by them placing their fingerprints on the school tree, beside those of their grandchildren.

Everyone at SS Michael and Peter Junior School extends thanks to all who celebrated with them and who made the event extra special.

Ella Jane Newsome with her grandparents Kevin and Jane Newsome.

Thomas Clare with his grandparents Michael and Kathleen Flusk.

Jack Doyle with his grandparents Marian and James Byrne.

Evan O’Neill with his grandmother Mary O’Neill.

Theresa Kavanagh with her granddaughter Jasmine Kavanagh and her friend Alda Sen.

Ryan Mengan with his grandparents Veronica and Robert Mengan.

Kimberley Higgins Byrne with grandparents Susan and Larry Nolan.

Ella Kelly with her grandparents Seán and Anne O’Reilly.