Kilkenny school's wellness project benefits local woman's refuge

Students at Loreto Secondary School in Kilkenny have presented handmade toiletry bags along with hygiene product donations to Amber Women’s Refuge.

“We had a lovely morning. The talk from Amber Women’s Refuge was fantastic, and the coffee and cake afterwards went down a treat! Everyone was really engaged, and the students were so proud of their contributions,” said Grace McDonald, teacher at Loreto Secondary School.

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Kilkenny Volunteer Centre supported the meaningful and creative community engagement project. Students reflected on how rewarding it was to learn a new practical skill while contributing to a cause that makes a tangible difference in the local community. Amber warmly welcomed the initiative.

The creative wellbeing initiative as part of the school's  wellness programme.

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Two volunteers from Kilkenny Volunteer Centre, Margaret Paterson and Brenda Murtagh, visited the school to teach the students basic sewing and embroidery skills. Over the course of several weeks, the students designed and hand-embroidered beautiful toiletry bags.

The project culminated in a donation drive in support of Amber Domestic Abuse CLG. On Thursday, February 26, Aurellia Glynn from Amber Services addressed the students, speaking about the vital work of the refuge in supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse.