By Rachael & Alan Elliott

Every parent experiences anxietyParents of any child have a natural anxiety about

leaving their children in other peoples careNow amplify the situation

Children on medicationWith special feeding requirementsWith complex medical needsEmotional / attachment problems

We have complete confidence in the Summer School

All our children’s needs are met and more.

In the beginningThree Years ago.....Our first week at The Lighthouse SchoolLack of knowledge re. Conductive EducationBest thing ever or no merit at all

DAY 3 – Tears at MillisleDAY 5 – Tears at Bangor

The benefitsBetter postureBetter, sitting, standing and walkingLess pain from stiff jointsLess medical/ surgical interventionIncreased independenceIncreased confidence and self esteemHappier childrenBetter singers

Why it’s so specialNot available to us in the UK through the NHSOr throughout Ireland’s Health SystemOn average our children get:

1 -2 hours per week of hands on intervention from Physiotherapists

Even if they attend schools where mobility is an issueThis is a lifeline to all of us

Recreating the ServiceJoan asked us to think if there was anything from

our experience at Peto that could improve the Summer School

After thinking long and hard......NOThe Peto Institute is the centre of excellenceThe Lighthouse Summer School is a centre of

excellence

Recreating the ServiceNo mean feat to recreate an excellent summer

school for 8 weeks a yearJoan and the Trustees work so hardThe Conductors are so experienced and

unconditionally caringNot only support our childrenMums and dads too

The AssistantsUnbelievably hard workersDedicated, kind young adults

Donaghadee and the LighthouseSuch a special place

It has become special to everyone who is connected with the school

The people who live here, are so good to us allSpecial Mention - Bob is a magnificent man

His smiles and hugs are very special He brighten up our sons day

We came home from Budapest to attend...

Its in the NameDonaghadee Lighthouse

A path of safety, the right path to takePeace of mind for sailors

The Lighthouse Summer SchoolA path of safetyThe right path for our children to takePeace of mind for parents......

Why its so importantDiscovery of the Lighthouse

Struggling in very stormy seasRonan’s conditionCouldn’t do, wouldn’t be able to do, struggle withWhat this meant to us as a familyNo one approach that we could findMeeting all his needs seemed impossibleNow there is hope, can do attitude...lets try...IndependenceSense of achievement

Thank you so muchThe ParishJoanThe TrusteesThe ConductorsThe HelpersThe RotaryAnd More....But most Important of all...

You

Because we’re happy.....