05.06.2015
Here Comes the Sun – West Glendalough School Children Brighten up the Day
“Let’s be someone’s sunshine today” was the happy message from West Glendalough Children’s Choral Festival which was hosted by Donoughmore NS this morning (Friday June 5). The message worked on the weather resulting in clear skies where there had been torrential rain and enabling the annual sports day to take place after the service in Donoughmore Church.
The annual festival brings together pupils from Blessington No 1 School, Jonathan Swift NS in Dunlavin, Athy Model School and Donoughmore NS for a service and sports day. The pupils of Donoughmore led the service following an introduction by the Revd Leonard Ruddock, Rural Dean.
The address was given by Archbishop Michael Jackson. He observed that while rain had given way to sunshine, we need both rain and sun to survive. He added that the festival is a day of celebration and an opportunity for the children to celebrate through singing and sport.
The Archbishop pointed out that another cause for celebration was the drawing to a close of the school year with all the wonderful events and opportunities to learn that had taken place over since last September. He said they could thank God that they could enjoy life and for all the people who helped them throughout the year. He thanked everyone who helped put the service together.
During the service prayers were led by children from each school and Donoughmore NS presented a dance routine.
Photo caption – Children leading this morning’s service in Donoughmore Church.