CPC students get national award for autism initiative

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An award for their work in the area of inclusion and Cineáltas (Kindness) was made to students of Cross and Passion College at an event held in Croke Park during the week, writes Brian Byrne. CPC was one of only five post-primary schools in the country to receive the award, as part of the first ever Cineáltas Showcase.

The CPC award was in the category of Innovative Initiative, in recognition of the Buddy Club introduced at the college during the 2023-2024 year, which involved the 27 prefects in Transition Year spending time with students of the Autism classes at social times. They also organised events during the year, notably at Halloween, Christmas, Easter and a summer party.

The award was presented by Olympian Aifric Keogh in the presence of Education Minister Norma Foley TD and the Secretary General of the Department of Education, Bernie McNally.

CPC was represented by Ms Terri Reade, who came up with the idea for the Buddy Club, and TY prefects from last year Rhys and Evey along with Joe who was a member of the inaugural Buddy Club. CPC Principal Joe Leonard also attended.

Newstalk Radio interviewed the group at the event.

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