Challenge to Change

Challenge to Change

The Challenge to Change project, was held at the Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny on

the 10th of April, hosted by the presentation sisters. Ten children, five from

Ms. Supple's 2nd class and five from Mrs. Nugent's 3rd class, participated in

the initiative, focusing on celebrating linguistic diversity and promoting

environmental sustainability.. The project was deeply rooted in the global

goals as it aimed to increase awareness around the languages spoken within

the classroom and within children's homes, while also addressing

environmental concerns through sustainable practices. In one class alone,

students spoke ten different languages, including Polish, Nigerian, Croatian,

Italian, Mandarin, Romanian, Moldovan, Indian, Spanish, and Portuguese. To

celebrate this diversity, the children surveyed their families, compiled the data

into a bar chart, and designed inclusive board games and flags representing

each language. They also explored the concept of "Say No to Plastic" by

researching alternatives to plastic, highlighting the eco-friendly practices in

these various countries. Through this, the project not only fostered inclusivity

but also encouraged a global perspective on both language and sustainability.