Deborah Fakeye, 6th year student at Moate CS, was recently elected Junior Mayor by her peers on the student council. Deborah will now work with Frankie Keena, Mayor of Athlone Municipal District, to highlight concerns students have in school and in their local communities. On November 20th Mayor Frankie Keena visited the school to meet with the student council. Deborah was presented with her Junior Mayor sash. The students took part in a workshop where they learned about the work of local government and also raised important matters on behalf of their fellow students. Deborah and her teacher Ms. Olivia Norris attended a reception in Athlone Civic Offices on Friday 7th December where Deborah was presented with a scroll in recognition of her new role.

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