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Rainbows

Rainbows is a non-profit making International Organisation for grieving children, adolescents and adults experiencing death, divorce or other painful transition in their families. In our school, Rainbows is offered to children who fall into any of the above categories. It is run over a 14 week period. Rainbows takes place out of school hours. In Loreto, the programme is co-ordinated by Ms. Hogan and facilitated by Lorraine (SNA), Ms. Jermyn and Ms. Brennan. It allows children to discuss how they are feeling and it is conducted in a safe, structured environment in which the children feel accepted and valued.

Here are some comments from our pupils about Rainbows:

"If you feel sad, rainbows will help!"

"Tell your story, people will listen!"

"Don't be ashamed, no one will tell"

"Express your feelings"

"Don't be sad or lonely - go to Rainbows and they will help"

"Colours, colours, go to Rainbows"

"Let it out at Rainbows!"

"Colourful colours makes you happy"

"Don't blush, rainbows is great!"

"Rainbows is fun"

"Come on in, have some fun, the rainbow is beside the sun"

"It really helps you get over things"