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WEEE Pledge is a FREE battery recycling programme designed for schools. By engaging in fun learning activities and taking charge of battery recycling, students (and their families) learn about the importance of being responsible for the environment and how to make a difference in each community.
A big thank you to teachers and students who have incorporated waste battery recycling into their school recycling activities by joining the WEEEPledge programme. An impressive 26,105 KG of waste batteries were recycled through WEEEPledge in 2016.
By recycling waste batteries, your school will also help raise vital funds for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. EVERY single battery you collect contributes to a monetary donation to LauraLynn. This year, thanks to the Irish people and schools around the country who contributed significantly, WEEE Ireland have surpassed their donation target for charity partner LauraLynn. WEEE Ireland delivered a donation of €50,000 to LauraLynn recently, bringing the overall donation to date up to €285,000, surpassing their target of €250,000.
WEEE are asking you to go on a hunt for batteries around your home and collect as many waste batteries as possible. You can get your friends, family members and neighbours involved too! Collect your waste batteries at home, bring them to school and place them in the blue WEEE Ireland boxes. The programme also rewards schools with a chance to win fantastic spot prizes too.
For further information about the WEEE Pledge programme or to sign your school up log on to
www.weeepledge.ie.
Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust is Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity. Last year they rehomed 2,957 Irish dogs. As part of their commitment to reduce the number of stray and unwanted dogs in Ireland, they have a dedicated team of Education and Community Officers who deliver Educational Workshops to primary schools completely FREE of charge. All workshops are fun, engaging and interactive. The focus is to deliver a message of Responsible Dog Ownership whilst educating children on how to stay safe around dogs. A variety of themes and curriculum links means that they can deliver a different workshop and range of activities every time they visit.
Last year the Dogs Trust expanded to 6 Education and Community Officers, covering 95% of the Republic of Ireland so there has never been a better time to request a visit.
To request a workshop email
education@dogstrust.ie or log on to
www.learnwithdogstrust.ie where you can also find more information, free learning resources and fun & games!
Hippotherapy Working Group
Sensational Kids are very excited to let you know that they are planning a Hippotherapy service for children. Hippotherapy is used to describe the movement of the horse as part of the treatment strategy. Language, physical mobility, stability, strength, visual control, motor planning, self-esteem, and attention are just a few of the many advantages of using a horse as a tool of treatment. Would you like to help? They are looking for people to help get this project off the ground. If you are interested in this area and have the skills to work on projects from planning to delivery so .....
If you would like to volunteer to join the Hippotherapy Working Group or can offer help please email
Karen@sensationalkids.ie
4 Primary Times SPRING ISSUE Horse Racing Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland has held 28 ‘Go Racing Kid’s Club’ Education Days since the initiative was first launched in September 2010. The next “Go Racing Kid’s Club” at Naas racecourse will take place on Tuesday April 4th at Fairyhouse on Thursday April 6th and The Curragh on Wednesday 3rd of May 2017. The aim of the day is to educate the younger generation on horse racing and show them what happens behind the scenes at the races as well as making them feel part of their local racecourse. The racecourses and HRI will provide lunch for all the children and buses to and from the school to the venue.
Some of the highlights of the day include :
• Meet a Trainer: a trainer brings a racehorse to the racecourse and describes how to train a race horse and tells how their yard gets ready for a big race day.
•Meet a Jockey: a jockey takes the pupils into the weigh room. R.A.C.E (Racing Academy & Centre of Education) provide information about their Trainee Jockey course and give demonstrations on the racehorse simulator!
If there are any Meath or Kildare schools who have not been contacted who are interested in taking part they are urged to contact Claire Rushe email
crushe@hri.ie.
Protect against head lice with Hedrin
HEDRIN TREAT & GO promises a fuss free solution that’s great for children that just want to get out and play. A water based treatment which rinses out of hair easily, without any greasy residue and when dry, remains on the child’s hair while they play, go to school or sleep. Requiring just two applications (eight hours or overnight) seven days apart, Hedrin Treat & Go is available in spray or mousse. HEDRIN ONCE is clinically proven to kill head lice and eggs in one 15 minute treatment HEDRIN PROTECT & GO promises protection from head lice that is simple and easy to use - apply after every hair wash or at least twice a week. Gentle with a mild detangling formula, it protects and conditions with a fruity, orange and mango fragrance leaving hair smelling fresh. Hedrin is fast with a simple spray on and leave in action, clinically proven to protect when the threat of head lice appears, and designed for regular long term use.
Both Hedrin Treat & Go, Hedrin Once and Hedrin Protect & Go are available nationwide in all good pharmacies.
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