President Higgins pays tribute to school staff
by Róisín McKane
 
President Michael D Higgins said, “All of you have worked with great dedication to ensure our school gates could reopen in August and our young people could return to schools that would operate under the safest conditions possible."
President Michael D Higgins said, “All of you have worked with great dedication to ensure our school gates could reopen in August and our young people could return to schools that would operate under the safest conditions possible."

President Michael D Higgins last week marked “Go Raibh Maith Agaibh Day (GRMA day) by paying tribute to school staff and their communities as they continue to navigate and manage the Covid-19 pandemic. GRMA day acknowledges and celebrates the hard work of school communities maintaining a safe environment for children.

 

President Higgins, a longstanding advocate for inclusive education and independent thought, led tributes to school communities for their efforts to ensure students are kept safe during the pandemic.

 

“All of you have worked with great dedication to ensure our school gates could reopen in August and our young people could return to schools that would operate under the safest conditions possible,” he said.

 

The President acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices of all those involved in the education system, paying tribute to SNAs, school secretaries, caretakers, teachers and transport staff, and thanked them for their efforts to adapt to the Covid-19 crisis.

 

“May I thank you for all of the generous sacrifices made,” he said. “Your flexibility, compassion and professionalism has ensured that our young people have been enabled to resume their education, maintain and develop friendships, and continue to grow and learn alongside their peers in a positive and nurturing school environment.”

 

The day of celebration was organised by the advisory board of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals in collaboration with education partners and student leaders. It offers a moment for Ireland to pause and acknowledge the substantial effort involved in reopening and maintaining school services.

 

To watch President Higgins’ address in full click HERE

 

For more information on Go Raibh Maith Agaibh Day click HERE.

 

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