This September you can celebrate the vital role SNAs play in schools in your community.  

Last year, Fórsa launched the first-ever SNA Appreciation Day. Over 3,750 schools took part and social media was flooded with photos of events from all across the country. This year the special event will take place on Thursday 25th September. 

In advance of the day itself, we are running an SNA Appreciation Day competition. By entering you could win up to €1,000 for your school to spend on: 

• School sports kit 
• Sensory equipment 
• Sports equipment 

Any school staff member, parent, grandparent or anyone at all can enter – and the more entries from your school the better chance you have of winning!  

Prizes will go to one lucky school 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.  

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

Fórsa represents 14,000 Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) who play a vital role in supporting students with additional needs and the school communities in which they work. With four active SNA branches nationally, Fórsa is committed to advocating for SNAs to be recognised as essential members of the school community.  

Join a union that wins. Join Fórsa.