On Thursday 25th September the second ever SNA Appreciation Day will take place in schools around the country. 

Last year over 3,750 schools took part in the day, taking the opportunity to pay tribute to the essential work done by Special Needs Assistants in schools every day. 

An important part of the day is the SNA Appreciation Day competition. Thanks to sponsors Cornmarket and Dubco there are eight 1,000 euro prizes up for grabs. 

Prizes will go to one lucky school and one lucky SNA in each of Fórsa’s four SNA branch regions: Connaught/Ulster, Munster, North Dublin/North Leinster and South Dublin/South Leinster. 

All schools are eligible for nomination, and anyone, school staff, parents, and SNAs themselves are encouraged to nominate their school.  

Only SNAs who are Fórsa members are eligible to win in the SNA draws, and the competition is open to new members, so if you know anyone who wants to join, they should do so now, so they can be in with a chance to win.

Packs have been sent to schools, with recruitment materials, posters explaining the competitions, and application forms so members can encourage their colleagues to join the union. 

The competition is now open and will close on 19th September. Click here to enter! 

Fórsa official Noreen O’Mahony said: “We have four active SNA branches nationally, and 15,000 members who are SNAs. Paying tribute to the vital role they play in supporting students with additional needs and the school communities in which they work is really important. It was a brilliant day last year and we’re looking forward to this year’s celebrations.” 

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