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Gifts4Fones.ie is a new scheme enabling schools to receive free resources including Interactive Whiteboards, Laptops, AV Equipment and much more by simply collecting and donating old mobile phones.
Pupils at St Philip’s Junior National School have received four new laptop PCs from Gifts4Fones in return for collecting and donating old mobile phones. The pupils at the Northwest Dublin school were one of the first groups in the country to sign up to the new scheme following the nationwide launch of Gifts4Fones.ie in September.
The Gifts4Fones scheme works by awarding points for recycled mobile phones. These points can then be traded for a variety of gifts on the gifts4fones.ie website.
“We are thrilled with our new laptops,” commented Frances Cooke, principal of St. Philip’s. “With school funding on the decline, this is a perfect opportunity for us to acquire new resources while helping the environment so we are encouraging the children to continue collecting.”
As part of the Gifts4Fones scheme, a tree is also donated to participants who collect over 100 phones. The trees are supplied by The Gift Tree Company, a Kildare based company specialising in supplying Irish trees as unique and original living gifts.
“Gifts4Fones are helping the environment while also supporting local business at the same time.” commented Sharon Butler, managing director of The Gift Tree Company. “We are delighted to be part of this worthwhile initiative.”
“It is becoming increasingly difficult for schools to get funding or raise money,” commented Alan McCarthy from Gifts4Fones. “This is a fantastic way for schools to generate much needed resources as well as helping the environment.”
Schools interested in participating in the Gifts4Fones scheme can register online at www.gifts4fones.ie, by email info@gifts4fones.ie or by calling 01 427 9797.
