St Patrick’s Primary School, Wigan, were delighted to achieve CAFOD’s LiveSimply Award.

Over the previous academic year, the school worked tirelessly to become a community that lived sustainably, simply, and in solidarity with the poor on both a local and international level.

As part of the assessment, the school had a film produced by former pupil Lauren O’Bern, which celebrated their actions (including an afternoon tea for sick and housebound parishioners and petitioning the local MP to support CAFOD’S Fair Deal Campaign) and also featured interviews with Headteacher Lisa Hobden, LiveSimply coordinator Josh Marshall, Parish Priest Father Ian O’Shea, members of the Governing Body and the Local Councillor. 

Siobhan Farnell, CAFOD LiveSimply School Coordinator, was delighted to confirm the school had achieved the Award. She said, “St Patrick’s has truly embraced living simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the world’s poorest communities.

"Their actions have inspired, and will continue to inspire, others and will make a real difference to the lives of those in their school, local community, and our global community”. 

Josh Marshall, the school’s coordinator for the award, commented: “We are proud that the dedicated efforts of our entire St Patrick’s family have been recognised and celebrated by CAFOD.

"Our pupils have proven to be excellent ambassadors for Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’ to become communities that care for God’s Creation and show concern for our neighbours throughout the world”.

To view the school’s highly commended LiveSimply video, please visit their website at www.saintpatricks.wigan.sch.uk

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