The B!G Idea Swag Bags have officially landed in schools across Ireland. Over the past month, our team organised, packed and delivered more than 2,000 student swag bags and 91 teacher boxes to 42 participating schools nationwide.
Although the process required serious planning and logistics, it also brought plenty of laughter, teamwork and — naturally — an impressive amount of sweets.
Coordinating deliveries on this scale required precision and teamwork. Materials arrived from every corner of the world and the team sorted, counted and organised everything carefully before packing began.
After organising supplies, we assembled each student bag by hand. We filled pencil cases, matched T-shirt sizes and mixed colours so that every bag felt exciting and personal.
This year’s pencil cases are practical and durable. Students will be able to use them right through to Leaving Certificate. Each one includes:
Inclusivity sits at the heart of The B!G Idea programme. For that reason, we ensure every student receives the same high-quality materials regardless of location or school resources.
The B!G Idea Swag Bags give students equal access to tools and resources. Meanwhile, teacher boxes make delivery of the programme simple and consistent across Ireland.
Each teacher pack included:
Thanks to these packs, teachers can deliver lessons confidently in both rural and urban schools.
Packing more than 2,000 bags demanded energy and collaboration. Support came from dedicated helpers, including enthusiastic parents and even a teenager on a day off school.
Once packing was finished, we carefully allocated boxes to each school. Every shipment included the correct sizes and quantities. Couriers then collected the deliveries and transported them to schools across 21 counties.
The work was intense but incredibly rewarding. Teachers shared wonderful feedback as soon as deliveries arrived.
Seeing students receive their materials made every late evening worthwhile. Most importantly, these resources now support creative learning for thousands of young people across Ireland.
