A group of Transition Year students from St. Patrick’s Classical School in Navan have shown exceptional community spirit and dedication by completing the Boyne Valley Camino to raise funds for the Meath Women’s Refuge. Their efforts have resulted in an impressive €17,500 being raised to support vital services for women and children affected by domestic abuse.
The nine-week programme, integrated into the school’s Transition Year curriculum, gave students insight into the complex realities of domestic violence. Through workshops, discussions, and project work, the students learned about the emotional, physical, and psychological impacts of abuse, as well as the crucial role that refuge services play in offering safety and support.
Fiona Sherlock, Fundraising Manager for the Meath Women’s Refuge, expressed her deep gratitude for the students’ efforts: “It’s incredibly heartening to see young people so engaged and proactive about an issue that affects thousands of families across Ireland. The funds they have raised will make a real and tangible difference to the lives of women and children seeking refuge.”
Principal Harry McGarry along with teachers Enda Monaghan, Geraldine Smith and Mark Donnelly posed for a picture with Meath Women’s Refuge representatives Frances Haworth & Claudia Hegarty at the ceremony today.