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Second annual SNA Appreciation Day

Three SNA members standing in a school hallway holding a sign which reads "Fórsa, SNA appreciation day." The members are all women and the hallway is painted various shades of bright green.

On Thursday 25th September, schools across the country will celebrate the invaluable work done by Special Needs Assistants in schools every day.

After last year’s successful launch, SNA Appreciation Day returns this year along with the SNA and schools competitions.

Thanks to the generous donations of sponsors Cornmarket and Dubco there are eight 1,000 euro prizes up for grabs.

Prizes will go to one lucky school and one lucky SNA in each of Fórsa’s four SNA branch regions: Connaught/Ulster, Munster, North Dublin/North Leinster and South Dublin/South Leinster.

All schools are eligible for nomination, and anyone, school staff, parents, and SNAs themselves are encouraged to nominate their school.

Only SNAs who are Fórsa members are eligible to win in the SNA draws, and the competition is open to new members, so if you know anyone who wants to join, they should do so now, so they can be in with a chance to win.

Packs have been sent to schools, with recruitment materials, posters explaining the competitions, and application forms so members can encourage their colleagues to join the union.

Additionally, there are resources available to download for print and/or digital distribution:

The competition is now open and will close on 19th September. Click here to enter!

Join a trade union that wins. Join Fórsa.