City to host major schools conference

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over 400 students and teachers will attend a school conference in the city tomorrow. (24/4) The 5th annual World Wise Global Schools Conference will give secondary school students a platform to speak out on critical global issues such as climate change, reducing inequality and ethical production. The conference will also feature the presentation of Global Passport Awards to a number of Galway schools in recognition of their work in developmental education. 300 students and their teachers from over 70 schools will descend on Galway tomorrow for a day of exhibitions, interactive workshops and debates at the Galmont Hotel.