Visit to Barntown NS

Last week the South East Education Team visited Barntown NS in Co. Wexford.  Deirdre and her dogs Sadhbh and Cónán spent two days delivering workshops to Junior Infants through to 6^th class.  The pupils told Deirdre all about their dogs and the different things that dogs need every day to be healthy and happy.  The children heard the story of a very special dog called Patch and how he arrived at Dogs Trust to find a lovely new home.  They also learned how to safely approach a dog once they have the owner’s permission – the children got to practice their new skills by safely meeting Sadhbh and Cónán!

 

The staff and students of Barntown NS listened very attentively to Deirdre and her dogs and the children all received certificates to show they had learned all about Responsible Dog Ownership.  Thanks to teacher Miss. Mernagh for the photographs – you can check out her award-winning educational blog at www.missmernagh.com.