Progress Report

• Our target date to start this project was January. Poor weather has delayed our progress so we had been concentrating on choosing our mottos for each bench and colour schemes.

• We have a link with a past pupil who runs a paint supply business so we are getting new quotes for our paint materials and equipment.

• We have also composed some potential mottos for our benches (see below). We are also considering how to include our mottos on the benches. We are collaborating with the Technology and Art Department on potential ideas; little plaques or stensils etc.

• We have 36 benches in total to work with and plan to work with the four benches outside the Le Cheile Autism class first. The boys in our Autism class are very excited to be involved and along with some of their mainstream classmates will paint and design the benches outside their class.

• Nineteen benches are in fairly good condition for treating and painting and we will move on to these next.

• There are around 13 benches that need extensive sanding and treatment.

• We aim to have the 4 benches completed by the end of February.

• We aim to have at least 10 of the benches outside the canteen finished by Easter.

• We will provide a further update at the end of this term (end of February).

Potential Mottos for our Benches

Faith in the Presence of God

1. "Walk with faith, for God is near."

2. "In every step, feel His presence."

3. "Faith guides, even in silence."

Concern for the Poor and Social Justice

1. "Be the voice for those unheard."

2.  "Lift others as you rise."

3. "Justice begins with kindness."

Quality Education

1. "Knowledge transforms the world."

2. "Learn, grow, and serve."

3. "Education is a light that never dims."

Inclusive Community

1. "All are welcome, all belong."

2. "Together in diversity, we thrive."

3. "Community is the heart of unity."

Respect for All Persons

1.  "Dignity in every soul."

2. "Respect begins with understanding."

3. "Kindness is a universal language."