In preparation for the celebrations of First Communion on 6 May and Confirmation on 26 May, we need everyone to join us for a Green-Schools’ Evening of Action (6.30pm to 9.30pm approx.) on Wednesday next, 3rd May. On this date, it is hoped to complete a general clean-up of the schoolyard & carpark and to … Read more
Have a look at some of the things that we have been doing on our Green Schools’ Global Citizenship-Litter and Waste theme over the last few months. Senior Infants drew anti – litter pictures 2nd Class took part in An Taisce’s “Ireland 2040” poster competition 3rd Class studied the Global Goals and air miles associated … Read more
For the last two years, the children have been working on the Green Schools’ theme of “Global Citizenship-Litter and Waste.” All the children were asked to write individual Green Codes showing how this theme has been integrated into school life. A shortlist of possible codes was created and following voting, one code has been selected … Read more
The children in 5th Class planted cress, bean and carrot seeds in the classroom before mid-term. They used biodegradable plots that may be placed into garden soil. Their seeds are growing very tall.
Well done to all the children who made beautiful Christmas Tree decorations out of recycled materials. The standard was very high and the judges faced a difficult task in selecting the two entries to represent us all at the Wicklow Co. Council final. Our winning decorations this year were made by Amelia (2nd) and Evan … Read more
Well done to the children in 3rd Class who win the Golden Boot for the Autumn term. An amazing 90% of them have participated in our Walk on Wednesday programme over the last nine weeks. 75% of all the children in the school used ‘green’ modes of travel this term: 9% walked to school; 48% … Read more
Well done to all the children who made beautiful Christmas Tree decorations out of recycled materials. The standard was very high and the judges faced a difficult task in selecting the two entries to represent us all at the Wicklow Co. Council final. Our winning decorations this year were made by Ella and Olivia in … Read more
On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November, Emlyn Cullen from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland ran workshops for all classes from Senior Infants to 5th Class on energy conservation. Younger children were introduced to Guzzler (the puppet) who loves to waste energy. Through a series of games and activities they learned about where our energy … Read more
On Tuesday, 30th June in glorious sunshine and to great applause from the children and their parents, Marie Farren raised our Green Flag for Biodiversity for us. This is our sixth Green Flag and it reflects our support for and commitment to environmental awareness and care. We would like to thank everyone who offered assistance … Read more
On 21 May, Mia Conlon and Tommy O’ Connor travelled to The Helix in DCU to accept our 6th Green Flag Award on behalf of the whole school community at An Taisce’s National Green Flag Award Ceremony. The school was one of only twelve on the day which received Green Flags for Biodiversity. When the … Read more