This series, created in partnership with EATV, explores inspiring stories from Shared Education, featuring educators, pupils, and coordinators who champion pupil voice, inclusion, and meaningful participation. Building on the themes from season one, this series now includes enhanced pupil voice across our partnership episodes and interviews with education experts.
Our latest episode features Aideen Bruen, Cliffoney National School, and Paul Gallagher, Four Masters National School. This episode showcases the impact PEACEPLUS ASPIRE has on pupil confidence and highlights how pupils are learning to become active citizens in their communities by using their voices through the friendship squad and student council initiative. Along with Aideen and Paul, you will hear directly from the pupils themselves about their experiences and the various friendships they've made.
Speaking about her experience, one pupil shared how being part of the programme has helped her form new friendships through the pen pal initiative:
We talk everyday and we hang out sometimes. We have a lot in common and we are best friends now.
This reflects the core aims of shared education and PEACEPLUS ASPIRE in action, bringing young people together to build meaningful, lasting connections. Watch and listen to the full episode on our website here.
To learn more about PEACEPLUS ASPIRE, check out our website here.