Green Schools

Green Schools Ireland, co-ordinated by An Taisce and operating in over 90% of Irish Schools, is an environmental programme in which pupils work together and alongside management to encourage and maintain environmentally-friendly habits whilst promoting positive whole-school practice. This programme is of increasing importance in raising awareness of a wide range of environmental issues.

When a Green-Schools committee is formed it begins to investigate how a school is addressing environmental issues within a specific theme before implementing actions and reviewing progress throughout the year.

The Green-Schools committee also highlights links with the curriculum and works to inform and involve the wider school community in change initiatives wherever possible. Notable recent initiatives include recycling projects, looking at the energy efficiency of the school, informing pupils about sustainable fashion, and reducing single-use plastic in school.

This year, we have received our 8th Green Flag which is for Global Citizenship Marine Environment.

Go For Green Board Game

5th class have created a board game called Go 4 Green that deals with sustainability and helping the environement. Players collect or lose Green Points as they move around the board. There is risk involved and it is possible to invest in Green projects along the way. We have really enjoyed playing it.

Walkability Audit

Recently the Green Schools Committee conduscted a walkability audit in the surrounding areas of the school. Edwina from An Taisce helped us compile a report which will be sent to the Council with our obesrvations and suggestions to make walking to school safer.

You Me & Our Future Seas

We had a super response to the recent art competition around the theme of You Me and Future Seas. Have a look at the entries here. In total 12 entries were sent to the national finals.