The students of the Cloverhill Education Centre have spent four weeks making over 100 Christmas Wreaths as a donation to three local nursing homes in Lucan. The project is a collaboration with the community of Lucan and Lucan Garda Station. A community appeal was launched for donations for the residents of 3 local nursing homes. After a very sad and lonely year for many residents a local project emerged to try bring some joy to their Christmas. The students of Cloverhill Education Centre were informed and more than willing to help.
From one residential institution to another, the students can relate to many feelings that have occurred over the last year. Limited visits, limited access and video calls have become the norm for nursing homes and prisons. Noelle O’Neill, Teacher, suggested making Christmas wreaths and the project was born. One student, Sean, led the project as part of his Gaisce Bronze award. Many students made a Christmas wreath over the weeks. Each wreath is different and individually wrapped. The project was supported by Head Teacher Michael Roddy and Governor Harris. Lucan Community Garda Noreen Barrett came to collect the donation on Friday 11th December and they delivered the donation over the next few days.
Pictured: Teachers Noelle O’Neill and Caitríona McGrath, Governor Tony Harris, Lucan Community Gardaí, Chief Officer Dave Mulligan and School Officer Ian Durnin.
