Green Schools

We are working hard on our 8th Green flag. The theme for this flag is Global Citizenship and Marine Environment. Every class Is involved in this programme and we are learning what it means to be a global citizen and how our actions impact lives in different parts of the world. Our committee are also working hard on raising awareness about protecting the marine environment so keep an eye on the school website.

Everyone can do their part when it comes to protecting the Marine Environment. We encourage everyone in our school community to do a 2 minute beach clean every time you visit a beach. We are also continuing to work on all of the other themes. This is an important part of the
programme as we are still focussing on litter and waste, energy, water, travel and biodiversity.

Waste
In relation to litter and waste, we are working towards waste free lunches and a litter free school. We encourage children to use reusable drink bottles and to use tubs for lunches instead of tin foil. Tin foil takes between 200-500 years to break down when it is placed in landfill. Children will bring home their waste in their lunch boxes and the junior classes are working hard to keep our school litter free.

WOW Days
We have WOW (Walk on Wednesdays) every Wednesday . Wow days are a great way for children to get some fresh air before school and it helps to improve the air around our school. On Wednesdays we encourage all children to come to school in a green way by doing any one of the
following;

> Park and walk-park in the old school and children walk down. Please do not drive down to the school with your child’s bag as this is not part of WOW
> Come to school on the bus
> Walk/cycle/scoot to school if it is safe to do so
> Carpool with a neighbour or another family

> Drive to school in an electric car

Please follow usual safety rules about helmets and wearing high vis jackets where needed. We appreciate your support,

The Green-Schools Committee

Green Schools Committee 2024/25

2nd Class:

Harry Moore, Megan Walsh
Billy Kelly, Kara Lynskey

3rd Class:

Mikie Collins, Freya Whelan
Cillian Murphy, Ellie Costello

4th Class:

Aoibheann Doyle, Ryan Freimanis

Kai O’Neill, Ellie Nolan

5th Class: