In March, as part of the school’s work on Global Citizenship Travel, the children in 4th Class will undertake the GLOBE Air Quality Campaign, a citizen science project to assess traffic-related air pollution at schools. This project is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EEU of An Taisce, the GLOBE programme and the … Read more
The school took part in the Big Travel Challenge between 1 February 2022 and 14 February 2022 and promoted “Park & Stride” as its chosen mode of sustainable transport in which an increase in participation could be expected. Before the challenge began, 26% of the children indicated that they normally parked and strode to school. … Read more
Congratulations to all the children who took part in Wicklow Co. Council’s annual Recyclable Christmas Tree Decorations Competition. The decorations were made out of recycled materials and had to be weather-proof this year. Our Christmas tree looks absolutely wonderful with its many attractive decorations. The children took great care and spent much time designing their … Read more
Well done to the children in 2nd Class who win the Golden Boot again this term. An amazing 81% of them used green modes of travel on their journey to school this term! Overall, 56% of the children took part in Walk on Wednesday this term – 11% walked to school; 38% parked and strode; … Read more
Some of the beautiful entries made by the children for Wicklow Co. Council’s Recyclable Christmas Tree Decorations…
On Friday 8 October, St Mary’s and St. Gerard’s NS was awarded its 8th Green Flag for Global Citizenship Marine Environment at a virtual Green Flag Award Ceremony hosted by An Taisce. On Friday last, 26th November, we gathered in a socially distanced manner as a school to raise our latest green flag and to celebrate … Read more
Congratulations to the children in 3rd Class who win the Golden Boot this term. An amazing 79% of them used green modes of travel on their journey to school this term! Overall, 61% of the children took part in Walk on Wednesday this term – 11% walked to school; 48% parked and strode; 2% carpooled … Read more
St. Mary’s and St. Gerard’s NS is delighted to announce that its application for a Green Flag for Global Citizenship Marine Environment has been approved. Well done to everyone! “I am delighted to inform you that your application for your Green Flag has been successful. Your assessor and the team at Green-Schools were very impressed … Read more
On Thursday, 22 April the children in 1st Class learned about Earth Day and brought home some environmentally friendly messages.
Click below to read their winning stories and poems Koa the Spinner Dolphin by Caoimhe Under the Waves by Caragh Deep by Amelia