Schools - Local school scoops National Pet Month’s ‘Teacher’s Pet’ Competition
Kirkinriola Primary School in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, is the proud winners of the National Pet Month competition (formerly National Pet Week) aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership amongst primary school children.
To participate in a fun and educational event children where encouraged to enter the Teacher’s Pet Competition by producing a scrap book filled with poems, stories and pictures celebrating the bond between people and pets. Importantly, the children were also asked to focus on National Pet Month’s top 10 tips for responsible pet ownership.
The prize giving ceremony took place at Kirkinriola school and the National Pet Month team included Michael Bellingham, Vice Chairman of the charity, local vet Des Thompson, Senior Partner at Earlswood Veterinary Hospital, and Ballymena Dogs’ Trust representative, Ronnie Milslop with his 3 year old cross terrier, Molly.
According to vet Des Thompson “As a founding member of the National Pet Month charity and a locally based vet, I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to Kirkinriola school to present the prize.
Pet ownership can be incredibly beneficial for people of all ages and children can learn important life skills through caring for their pets.”
Valerie Beatty, teacher of winning entrants states “The children have thoroughly enjoyed being involved in this worthwhile project. They loved talking about their pets and how to care for them properly. We now look forward to getting involved in National Pet Month 2007”.
