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FUNDRAISING

Concern

As part of Transition Year, all students were very
fortunate in having the opportunity of a volunteer
from Concern coming in and spreading an awareness
of the harsh and inequitable conditions people have
to endure worldwide. Commendation goes out to
all volunteers and people who contribute to the
development of education, governance and places
of shelter for those in need who are faced with the
deprivation of basic human rights.
In order to promote and support the prodigious
work that Concern do with less developed
countries, a group of TY students, Jodie Olujitan,
Laura Tilson, Favour Ajogbe and Lordina Asare
embarked on a decision to host a bake sale. It was
overall a splendid success. Along with the bake Show Racism The RED CARD
sale and fast for 24 hours, in which a lot of students
from all years participated in, students went down Another great fundraiser was Red Card Day. This day provides students
town carol singing in aid of Concern. with an opportunity to raise money for the UN anti-racist charity. This
charity promotes education and understanding of racism and how it is
A whopping €656 was raised altogether, eulogies a prominent issue in Ireland today. Students discarded their uniforms
go out to everyone who took part and contributed for one day and wore red clothing to send out the message “Give
their hard efforts in any way. Racism the Red Card.” It is certainly an eye catching and refreshingly
Not only did students get to realise how problematic unique way of raising awareness of this very significant issue, raising
conditions are in some countries, but they got to money for the organisation and Amnesty International. 1st and 2nd
help contribute to the further development of year students attended an anti-racism workshop.
these dissonant conditions.
Special thanks are given to the four TY students
who really reflected dedication and determination
in their work.

Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser and
the Royal School is proud to support this great cause. Each year,
millions of euro is raised and this goes towards supporting cancer
patients and their loved ones by providing free advice and support
and also funding life-saving cancer research. This year students
and teachers came together and raised €156 for this great cause.

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