Tipperary school hold 80s-themed dance in aid of Ursuline missions

It was back to the 80’s for the students of the Ursuline Convent Thurles on Thursday, September 26 for the annual Mission Day organised by the Leaving Certs.

Mission Day is a riot of colour and fun aimed at raising vital funds for Ursuline sister schools in Kenya.

The schools in Kitui and Turkana were founded by Thurles nun Sr Clare Ursula and provide education and training to young women and girls who would not otherwise have access to such life-enhancing opportunities.

This year the Sixth Years and their Year Head, Ms Frend, chose to resurrect the decade of the 1980’s.

Everyone eagerly embraced in the spirit of era with legwarmers, scrunchies, ra-ra skirts, boom boxes, clashing neon colour schemes, shoulder pads, double denim, plastic beads, shell tracksuits, Jane Fonda workout leotards and big hair crimped and backcombed to 80’s perfection.

Lots of competitions and activities were on offer to keep the school entertained throughout the morning.

Each year group was treated to an 80’s themed dance workout that included Rock the Boat. Baked goods and sweets could be purchased in the food hall.

A haunted house with hideous characters and horror scenes wasa real scare and the face painting, 80’s style, was very popular.

There was a sing-a-long of much-loved classics from the decade interspersed with party games which was hugely entertaining.

Everyone had a great time, thanks to the huge effort made by the Sixth Years and best of all over €5000 was raised for the worthy cause of the Ursuline Missions.