Scoil Mhuire is very proud to be a part of Ireland’s Green School Programme.
Green-Schools is Ireland’s leading environmental management and education programme for schools. It promotes long-term, whole-school action for the environment. It is a student-led programme with involvement from the wider community. The programme is operated and co-ordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce (FEE member for Ireland). |
Green Schools is well under well way this year with our committee focusing on the theme of Travel.
Our committee comprises of children from 2nd to 6th Class. They regularly meet to help plan activities to promote the theme of travel along with revision of our four other themes. You can keep up to date with all of our activities here!
Our committee comprises of children from 2nd to 6th Class. They regularly meet to help plan activities to promote the theme of travel along with revision of our four other themes. You can keep up to date with all of our activities here!
So far our school has won flags for:
Litter and Waste
Litter & Waste is the first theme. It focuses on litter and waste issues, encouraging a sense of responsibility
Energy
Energy looks at the steps which can be taken at school to reduce energy consumption and raise awareness of climate change
Water
This theme develops awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this important resource in schools
Global Citizenship – Marine Environment
This theme focuses on raising awareness of marine eco-systems and the work being done to save them.
Our next goal is our Travel Flag. This theme aims to increase the number of students walking, cycling, scooting, using public transport or carpooling to school
Litter and Waste
Litter & Waste is the first theme. It focuses on litter and waste issues, encouraging a sense of responsibility
Energy
Energy looks at the steps which can be taken at school to reduce energy consumption and raise awareness of climate change
Water
This theme develops awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this important resource in schools
Global Citizenship – Marine Environment
This theme focuses on raising awareness of marine eco-systems and the work being done to save them.
Our next goal is our Travel Flag. This theme aims to increase the number of students walking, cycling, scooting, using public transport or carpooling to school