Poster designed by Limerick student wins national safety competition

GRACE Cussen, a sixth-class student at Scoil Mhuire Broadford, has won a competition aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the significance of having carbon monoxide alarms in homes.

Earlier this year, Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), called for entries to its carbon monoxide safety poster competition.

Students who completed the ‘Energize’ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) educational programme were eligible to enter.

The competition received entries from all over Ireland, but it was Grace’s poster which was deemed the overall winner. 

Her winning poster outlined the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of having a carbon monoxide alarm in your home.

Speaking as she presented Scoil Mhuire Broadford with an iPad for use in their school classroom, Gas Networks Ireland’s Social Sustainability Manager, Grainne O’Reilly said: "Science, technology, engineering and maths expertise is at the centre of our business, so we’re big supporters of STEAM education. Congratulations to Grace and indeed all in Scoil Mhuire Broadford for winning term three of the 2022/23 Energize poster competition. Particularly as art is such a wonderful medium to use when engaging with STEAM, so we are always excited to see so many creative entries.”

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Michael Boyce, sixth-class teacher at Scoil Mhuire, commented: "My class thoroughly enjoyed the Energize programme which brought science to life through fun and interactive sessions reflecting the curriculum. The programme enables pupils to understand career possibilities in STEAM areas and encourages them to continue with science in second-level education.

"We are delighted that Grace won this award. All of the class engaged in the poster competition and grasped the important safety messages related to carbon monoxide with wonderful creativity. Thanks to JAI, Mary Barrett from University of Limerick, and Gas Networks Ireland; who helped deliver the programme.”