They're trying tor raise money for and awareness of homelessness.
11 Westmeath teachers are planning to spend the night sleeping in the grounds of their school to raise money for a homeless charity.
The group from Mullingar Community College are taking part in Focus Ireland's annual Shine A Light Sleep Out campaign on October 16th.
92 adults in the midlands were homeless in August.
Art Teacher, Joe Rayfus, says they aiming to raise over €8,000:
You donate to the cause here.
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