Moate TY Students making a difference in their community

A fresh group of Moate TY students have taken up the development and maintenance of the Sensory Garden in Dún Na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park. They meet with the young adults from St Hilda’s Services Moate each Friday morning. Depending on the weather, they either work in the garden or do activities in St Hilda’s Center in Tuar Árd. The garden requires continuous weeding, pruning and planting which the students have been enjoying. As part of their community involved in this project, the students helped out with ‘The Halloween Spooktacular’ as Zombies adding to the ghoulish atmosphere in Dún Na Sí. The development of the Sensory Garden is co-ordinated by Margaret Mandal (MCS).

The main focus this year is the design and construction of a Sensory Path. The students are investigating materials they can use along the path, considering colours, patterns, shapes, textures and sounds which will stimulate the senses. They hope this path will be particularly beneficial to people who have impaired senses or sensory processing disorders. The students are being supported by the staff and volunteers of the park in the construction of this path.