Rebecca, who teaches third class, says the production, called Straw and Order, reflects the challenges of life of which the school population is all too aware. "We've spent a lot of time in class preparing for this and it's relevant to us and what we experience in school. At Lecarrow Community National School (CNS) in Roscommon, the school's 10-strong pupil population has been working hard on exploring the themes of Christmas around the world. As principal, he's encouraging the children to explore themes of sustainability in preparation for the season. The school performance is not based around the nativity or any religion; rather, it's a showcase of the children's talents, the principal explains.

Source: Irish Independent December 18, 2019 02:26 UTC