Primary school pupils from two schools in Coleraine have been given a special Good Relations Award' for their song about bullying.
Pupils from Killowen and St John's primary schools came together with local musician Ian Hannah to perform the song, titled 'These are our Streets'.
The schools were presented with their award by Mayor of the Causeway Coast and Glens, councillor Ivor Wallace.
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The idea for the song came from the two Co Derry schools' participation in a good relations programme focused on mental well-being, from Radius Housing.
Helen McDonnell, Principal of St. John’s said: “It was a delight to accept this award on behalf of everyone within our school communities for their whole-hearted contribution to the good relations work that we do. Thank you to Radius Housing who have got behind all the community-based projects we have undertaken over the last couple of years.”
Arlene Moon, Principal of Killowen PS said: “It was amazing to experience how the heartfelt messages portrayed by the children in song were received by the local community.
"Both schools are proud of how all the children work and learn together to ensure they help build a once very divided community into a much more united one. It’s great that they have had their efforts recognised with this award!"
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