THE last week of term was a busy one for Shimna College students and staff as they partnered with Newcastle Lions Club in a great environment project.
Students from Year 8 to Year 11 marked World Environment Day with three days of volunteering work as they engaged in beach and park cleans, ensuring that Donard Park, Castle Park and the foreshore were cleaned for summer visitors.
In addition, one group helped to clean and prepare spectacles for dispatch to France, where they are inspected and graded before being sent to other countries in need.
“The students really engaged with great enthusiasm and have made a real difference to our local community and beyond,” said a spokesperson for Newcastle Lions Club.
“Ben Ryan from ‘Keep NI Beautiful’ helped by providing some equipment and our yellow high vis jackets adorned with the tag line ‘Live Here Love Here’ were very popular.
“Newcastle Lions would like to thank all the students and staff who took part for their fantastic support and we look forward to developing this partnership further with Shimna College.”
