Senator Lisa Chambers and Robert Troy TD pictured with Principal Ailish McManus, Chairman of the Board of Management Philip Gillen and some of the staff management team.

Second Active Flag raised at Athlone's St Mary's school

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St Mary’s Primary School in Athlone welcomed Senator Lisa Chambers and local Deputy Robert Troy to the school on Thursday May 30 to raise its second Active Flag.

The aim of the Active Flag initiative is for schools to be more active more often, while promoting health and wellbeing within the school community.

During the ceremony, the student mayor and other pupils of the active school committee read speeches and recited a poem for the special guests.

Senator Chambers is currently the Leader of Seanad Éireann and is a Fianna Fáil candidate for the upcoming European Elections. She spoke to the pupils about the Active Schools initiative, the importance of being active, 6th Class playground leaders helping Junior classes, active baskets and much more.

There was great excitement and cheer as Senators Chambers raised the active flag. The whole school completed an active dance to finish off the ceremony.

The staff and pupils of St Mary's Primary School wish to sincerely thank and acknowledge Senator Lisa Chambers and Deputy Troy for attending the ceremony and making the event so special and memorable for the pupils and staff of the school.

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