Focus Ireland Visit
On 24th October 2024, our TY JPIC students, Ailbhe, Caoimhe and Ruby were able to meet with a representative from Focus Ireland and discuss how the non-profit organisation strives to combat homelessness in Ireland. October 4th, the TY year group did a School Sleepout in order to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. The students slept in our gym hall where temperatures dropped to 7 degrees celsius to understand how harsh the conditions are for people struggling to find shelter. The TYs raised a total of €12,651! That’s an amazing achievement and the money will go towards helping the underprivileged! Ailbhe, Caoimhe and Ruby asked many questions, including those which took mental health and children’s lives into consideration but also how Focus Ireland operates. It was a lovely opportunity to meet with the representative and we will all continue to raise awareness on the issues which Ireland is currently facing. Written by Nikola Bodrova
