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Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Pupils go green at Kerry school with new water system
Installed as part of a wider initiative to support children's health and wellbeing as well as maintaining a Sustainable School Community, the new system ensures high-quality; filtered water is readily available throughout the school day for all the boys and girls. The new system eliminates the need for the children to purchase bottled water and eliminating the hassle of storing and disposing of empty bottles. This will also prove cost saving in the long run where there will be no need to purchase bottled water for the school and making us more sustainable. "As a school we recognise the importance of clean water and want to ensure that all children and staff will have access to filtered water reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses, promoting better overall health and protecting the environment,' said principal Catherine O'Shea As part of our Science, SPHE and Well-Being curriculum this will promote sustainable practices in our school, teaching students about the importance of using water filters and reducing plastic waste promotes sustainable and responsible behaviour from an early age. A grant was provided through Education for Sustainable \development (ESD). Staff and students further celebrated the initiative by launching their very own Ballyfinane NS re-usable bottles and new school yard games this week. These bottles sport the school's trademark blue and white along with the school logo. With the glorious weather at the moment and the new playground games Ballyfinane N.S. is committed to enhancing our schools sustainable footprint. The school is to host an Open Day on Saturday, May 17 where prospective new students for September 2025-2028 are invited to enjoy a 'Teddy Bear's Picnic', view the school and our new upgraded yard facilities as well.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Children at Sunderland nursery thrilled by surprise visit from Pudsey Bear
Children at a nursery in Sunderland were thrilled by a surprise visit from Pudsey Bear. Busy Bees at Sunderland Ryhope Village welcomed the nation's favourite bear on Friday, April 11, to help the children and nursery team celebrate their recent fundraising achievements. The nursery, as part of a charity partnership launched last year, has been helping BBC Children in Need in their mission to help every child in the UK thrive. The Sunderland Ryhope nursery contributed to this nationwide effort by participating in The Big Trike Ride, where children collectively triked, biked, or scooted 874 miles - the distance from Land's End to John O'Groats. The nursery raised more than £1,200 in the process. READ MORE: New Italian restaurant 'coming very soon' to high street as new front installed Recruitment process to find new Cleveland Police chief constable set to begin Centre director at Busy Bees Sunderland Ryhope Village, Katrina Miller, said: "We are so proud of our nursery team and families that supported us to raise over £1,200 – it was a true community effort. "Seeing the children's faces light up when Pudsey arrived was priceless. "It was such a rewarding way to mark this special moment." The children enjoyed a Teddy Bear's Picnic and participated in a variety of activities with Pudsey, including ring-themed activities and classic songs such as Ring o' Roses. Ms Miller added: "We know the funds raised will help so many children across the UK, and we can't thank everyone enough for their amazing support."
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
21 photos showing life in North Walsham from the 1940s to 2000
North Walsham has always been a lively town. There is always plenty going on and this newspaper's archive is filled with photos that show us how it has transformed over the years. Here is a gallery of 21 photos of North Walsham from the 1940s to the year 2000. READ MORE: The top of Market Place in 1988 (Image: Newsquest Library) A group photo of the staff at North Walsham Steam Laundry (Image: Newsquest Library) Millfield Playgroup's Easter egg hunt - April 1, 1998 (Image: Newsquest Library) A look back at the town in October 1962 (Image: Newsquest Library) People milling around outside the shops in 1993 (Image: Newsquest Library) The town clock in the late 1940s-early 1950s (Image: Newsquest Library) North Walsham's Dickensian Fair, December 1982 (Image: Newsquest Library) Staff checking baked beans at the HP Foods factory in May 1987 (Image: Newsquest Library) Locals exploring their new shopping precinct in March 1976 (Image: Newsquest Library) The 1983 Christmas tree (Image: Newsquest Library) Rackstraws of North Walsham in 1950. Mr Jack Laws, who ran the fine foods shop for many years, is pictured first on the left (Image: Newsquest Library) The town's 'It's a Knockout' competition in September 1981 (Image: Newsquest Library) Children at the Teddy Bear's Picnic on August 31, 1985 (Image: Newsquest Library) Mike Ward (left) and Spencer Shaw (right) in 14th century peasant's costume at North Walsham Stump Cross, May 1990 (Image: Newsquest Library) Cars parked in the town centre in 1989 (Image: Newsquest Library) An undated shot (Image: Newsquest Library) Two ladies having a natter and looking at the market's Christmas trees on December 19, 1985 (Image: Newsquest Library) The Fine Fare supermarket, dated January 1983 (Image: Newsquest Library) Battle of Britain Week parade in North Walsham, 1954 (Image: Newsquest Library) Novomec Controls Ltd in North Walsham - June 24, 1991 (Image: Newsquest Library) The Cubitt and Walker Flour Mill in April 1962 (Image: Newsquest Library)
