Fifth class students, Ava Sweeney and Maebh McShane from Mullaghbuoy National School, have won a nationwide poster competition aimed at raising awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes.
Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), invited entries to a carbon monoxide safety poster competition from students who had recently completed the ‘Energize’ programme. The Energize programme introduces primary school students across Ireland to science through practical and engaging lessons, helping to foster an interest in the subject so students continue with it to second level education. Carbon monoxide awareness is an important element of the programme.
The programme is delivered to schools with volunteers from companies across Ireland, with Aleksandra Bylinko from Louth County Council volunteering her time to fifth class students in St Patrick’s Girls National School, Ringsend.
Commenting as she presented Mullaghbuoy National School with an iPad for their classroom, Gas Networks Ireland’s Sustainability intern Meadhbh Killian said: “We’re thrilled to recognise Ava and Maebh’s poster submission for using creativity to promote an important safety message. Raising awareness about carbon monoxide safety can make a real difference, and this poster does exactly that!”.
Fifth class teacher at Mullaghbuoy National School, Kevin Short said:
“We’re incredibly proud of Ava and Maebh. Programmes like Energize show how learning can be both fun and meaningful, helping students engage with real life topics like carbon monoxide safety in a creative way.”
Elaine O’Brien Lynch, Junior Achievement Ireland’s Training and Programme Coordinator, said: “We are delighted to partner with companies like Gas Networks Ireland to make programmes like ‘Energize’ accessible to schools right across the country. Energize explores the world of science, energy and safety in a fun and exciting way.”
To have Energize delivered in your school, please contact JAI at info@jai.ie.
