Gaisce - our national 'President's Award' is a programme of self-development for young people between 15-25. So far, more than 300,000 people have taken part in this programme, including many students from St Dominic's.
Gaisce's four core values are:
Empowerment
Making a difference, effecting change and enabling young people to shape their own path to self-discovery.
Inclusion & Equality
Every person has the opportunity to grow their potential through equality of access, participation and outcomes.
Respect
Valuing people equally, recognising diversity, and ensuring everyone is treated with dignity.
Excellence
Making an impact through pursuing the highest standards, operating with integrity and in a transparent manner.
Taken from 'About Gaisce' on www.gaisce.ie
For more background information about Gaisce and to register for the Gaisce programme, go to www.gaisce.ie.