Photo Gallery: 'Buddy Benches' to help stop bullying unveiled in Kildare school

Robertstown National School today unveiled two 'buddy benches' where isolated kids can sit and be befriended at break times.

Teachers and hundreds of pupils came together to listen to a special rap performance promoting inclusion.

The school's student council and anti-bullying ambassadors came together to fundraise for the initiative.

The school held a Pyjama Day and raised €232 which was presented to the Andy Morgan Foundation which works for the prevention of suicide and awareness of mental health.

Resource Teacher Claire Poole said: "The Buddy Benches provide an opportunity for lonely or isolated children to be included at break times.

"A lonely child sits on the bench and others come along and include them!"

The local Men's Shed constructed the benches.

Robertstown National School is also being considered for the Diana Anti Bullying Award named after Princess Diana.