Vivaldi's Gloria

with the
Ballyroan Church Choir

Soloists
Ruth Cahill, Soprano
Sarah Byrne, Mezzo Soprano
and the
Dublin Baroque Players

Guest performances
from the choirs of
Church of the Annunciation
and
Church of Ireland, Rathfarnham

and Christmas Carols for all


Sunday 9th December at 8.00pm

 Tickets 10euro from the Parish Office
and from choir members
Children free

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to The Saplings School, Rathfarnham. The Saplings School for Children with Autism was first establshed by parents and professionals in 2001. There are three sites currently - Kill, Co. Kildare, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny and St. Mary's Convent convent in the grounds of Sancta Maria College, Rathfarnham
.

The Sapling's model of education utilises the principles of Behaviour Anaylsis, a psychological discipline, which simply stated is the scientific study of behaviour. Applied Behaviour Analysis, or ABA, is the application of these principles to help solve human problems. In order to change behaviour one must be able to predict and control the variables that influence it and behaviour analysis offers the tools to accomplish this. It has been learned through careful study that behaviour is influenced by its consequences, that is, we will do more of the behaviours that have pleasant consequences and hence, ABA focuses strongly on the principle of positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behaviours and motivate children to learn new skills. ABA is recognised as the most comprehensive and most effective approach to improving the lives of persons with autism and their families