Travel together is way better...!
The Green Schools committee have been working together behind the scenes with Mrs McGinn on our travel theme and have completed lots of activities working towards our flag. They worked tirelessly with our coordinator Dolores and have applied for another green schools flag, fingers crossed!!
Travel Theme
We are continuing with the theme of Travel this year. Our whole school community is working hard to achieve our new flag.
We have had a busy first term working together to promote and encourage sustainable travel while exploring the most eco friendly methods of travel to and from school.
Our senior class explored ariel maps to trace their route from home to school. Many thanks to our Green School coordinator, Dolores, for assisting!
We have had a busy first term working together to promote and encourage sustainable travel while exploring the most eco friendly methods of travel to and from school.
Our senior class explored ariel maps to trace their route from home to school. Many thanks to our Green School coordinator, Dolores, for assisting!
Cycle Bus
Well done to the boys and girls on our cycle bus. The cycle bus meets at the Mall park every Wednesday morning and the children cycle to school together. Many thanks to the parents/guardians for your support with this initiative and to the members of An Garda Síochána who lead the bus safely to school. We couldn't do it without you! The bus will take a break during the winter months but will be up and running again in the summer term.
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Tidy Towns
Our 4th and 5th class students from Ms Curran's room took part in a litter pick led by our Green School Coordinator, Dolores. Barry, from our local Tidy Towns group, came along too. The children were provided with gloves, bags, litter pickers and hi vis vests for the afternoon. Not a piece of litter was safe as the children competed to fill the bags.
On our way back to school, Barry explained the history of the Ballyhanna burial site. The children were fascinated to learn of the town's rich history. Many thanks to Dolores and Barry for a fantastic afternoon.
On our way back to school, Barry explained the history of the Ballyhanna burial site. The children were fascinated to learn of the town's rich history. Many thanks to Dolores and Barry for a fantastic afternoon.
Hallowe'en
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Some tips for sustainable Hallowe'en Fun!
Try to make you own decorations. Repurpose your pumpkin. Limit individually wrapped sweets and treats. Choose a pre loved costume. Swap or share. |
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Tips for a sustainable Christmas from our Green School Committee!
We are hoping to apply for our new Green School flag in March. It will be a fantastic achievement for the committee if we are successful. The children have worked so hard and deserve huge praise for all their efforts. Fingers crossed we will have a new flag to fly in 2026!
Food Miles
Dolores, our Green School officer came to visit 4th and 5th class for a hugely informative session on 'Food Miles'. The children examined a range of everyday food items to discover their country of origin, The children then traced the journey the food took to arrive in Ireland. We all learned about the importance of sustainable farming and supporting local food providers. Many thanks to Dolores for such an interesting and engaging class.
Dolores, our Green School officer came to visit 4th and 5th class for a hugely informative session on 'Food Miles'. The children examined a range of everyday food items to discover their country of origin, The children then traced the journey the food took to arrive in Ireland. We all learned about the importance of sustainable farming and supporting local food providers. Many thanks to Dolores for such an interesting and engaging class.
Big Spring Clean!
Gloves, bags and litter pickers at the ready! The children will be involved this year's Big Spring Clean. Weather permitting, the children will decide on a local area of interest to clean. Watch out for Hi Vis vests heading your way!
Returns bin
Our Parents' Association has organised a returns bin for the front of our school. Any money gathered will be used by the Parents' Association to support activities and events for the children.
Gloves, bags and litter pickers at the ready! The children will be involved this year's Big Spring Clean. Weather permitting, the children will decide on a local area of interest to clean. Watch out for Hi Vis vests heading your way!
Returns bin
Our Parents' Association has organised a returns bin for the front of our school. Any money gathered will be used by the Parents' Association to support activities and events for the children.
Cycle Bus
We look forward to getting our cycle bus up and running again when the weather is more settled. Please make sure bikes are in good working condition and helmets and Hi Vis vests are ready to go!
We look forward to getting our cycle bus up and running again when the weather is more settled. Please make sure bikes are in good working condition and helmets and Hi Vis vests are ready to go!
Scoot to school
Dolores hopes to return in the summer term to involve the children in a scoot to school initiative. The children will learn about safety on scooters, protective clothing and road safety. Many thanks to Dolores for all her support with our Green School projects!