Longford national school fundraising for playground and sensory area
Principal Órla Egan : 'We want to create a playground that grows with the community'
St Joseph’s national school has started a crowdfunding campaign to develop a playground and sensory area.
The school hope to raise €100,000 in order to develop these facilities.
The Longford town school has over 500 pupils and 70 staff, making it the largest in the county.
The school will open its fifth autism class this coming September.
Speaking to the Leader, school principal Órla Egan said that, “unfortunately for us as an Urban Deis Band 1 school, we are finding fundraising extremely difficult.”
“Our playground is not just a place but a sanctuary of shared experiences, where friendships bloom and the echoes of laughter resonate forever. We aim that our playground becomes a hub of joy, laughter and learning,” she stated.
“We want to create a playground that grows with the community, fostering friendships and unforgettable memories for generations to come,” Órla added.
Órla is in her 10th year as Principal and she is a member of staff since 2001.
“It is very busy but I honestly love my job. We’re so lucky here with an excellent, hard working, dedicated, hard working staff,” she recently told Humans of Longford.
“It’s all about the pupils though, they’re the reason why we’re here, to meet the needs of the school community,” she added.
The school has approximately 26 languages.
Any donation, big or small, will be appreciated.
Bank details: Permanent TSB 27-28 Main St Longford. BIC:IPBSIE2D IBAN: IE90IPBS99073152461321
Cash or cheque: St Joseph’s NS, Dublin Road, Longford. N39 DY23
Or visit the school: Reception opened 9am - 4.30pm Monday-Friday.