BeeKind: Youghal pupils promote kindness — and raise funds for Cork Penny Dinners

The boys of Bunscoil Mhuire's Síolta Beaga class seek to spread the message of kindness, with the help of their mascot Benny Bee — making cards and badges, with a percentage of proceeds going to the Cork City charity

Some of the children launching Bunscoil Mhuire Síolta Beaga’s 'BEE Kind' event which will be held in Youghal on Wednesday, February 15, as part of the Junior Entrepreneur Programme for the Síolta Beaga class. Picture: John Hennessy

As we head into the spring, and life gets back underway in earnest after a quiet January, it can be important to be mindful of the things that matter — and for the Síolta Beaga autism class at Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, comprised of young people from ages 10-12, that means talking about kindness.

BEE Kind is the community initiative that they've developed for their Junior Entrepreneurs project, alongside class teacher Ms Susan Conway, to raise awareness of sharing random acts of kindness.