The Model school recently had a visit from the Down To Earth Theatre Company who put on a show called the R actor. Inspired by TV panel/game shows the R FACTOR communicated environmental messages in a fun and interactive way. It used performance, puppetry, comedy, music and audience participation as tools to engage the children, encouraging them to think seriously about key environmental issues and the importance of being environmentally and socially aware.
Athy Model School is a primary school under the patronage of the Department of Education, with a Church of Ireland ethos. We endeavour to enable each child to acquire a set of moral values based on the ethos of the school.
We encourage parents and children to involve themselves in the activities of both the Church of Ireland community and the wider community. However, we have due recognition of all other beliefs and cultures and we respect cultural and religious diversity.