We are currently working towards our third Green Flag.

This flag is the Water Flag!

On Thursday some of our comittee members will travel to a Water Forum in Dublin City Centre with Ms. T. Kelly.

Mad Hatters Competition

The Mad Hatters competition was a great success. Well done to all the girls who entered. They all received a lovely certificate and a Happy strawberry. We picked two winners from each class who recieved an extra prize.

    

  

    Check out the Mad Hatters photo album to see more Photographs.

 

Congratulations to Ms Kinsella's class in room 2  who won the litter Bin Competition. They had the correct waste in the correct bins all the time. It makes Paddy's job a lot easier, so thanks girls!!!

Here are our Energy Savers!!!

Well done to all the girls who returned their meter readings to the green schools Committee!!

 

Environmental Awareness and Care

We were awarded our first green flag for litter and recycling in 2010. The girls are taught about the importance of recycling in a very practical way. We have begun work towards achieving our second Green Flag for Energy

 

                                        

Green Schools

Energy workshop

15/05/2013 11:11
On Wednesday last 8th May Natasha from Dublin City Council came to the school and gave an energy workshop to all classes. Natasha spoke about the importance of the 3 R's; reduce, reuse and recycle. She showed us many items that had been made using recycled materials, many of which she bought...

Green Schools Energy Challenge

19/11/2012 13:57
  The Green Schools Energy Committee is busy trying to help us reduce energy consumption in our school.  Our bills have more than doubled since last year, maybe yours have too?  You can help reduce energy at home and help us achieve our Green Energy Flag by participating...

Poll

Has your electricity bill increased in the past year?

Yes, it has increased (39)
81%

No, it has stayed the same (7)
15%

No, it has decreased (2)
4%

Total votes: 48

Tips to reduce energy consumption

My Energy Saving Tips!

Date: 19/11/2012 | By: Helen

I remember my dad saying "Turn off the lights when you leave the room and not make the ESB rich!" So I always do!

Reply

Standby

Date: 19/11/2012 | By: Ms. Fitzgerald

I always make sure the TV is not left on standby when I'm not watching it.

Reply

Heating

Date: 19/11/2012 | By: Ms. Clarke

I turn off some radiators when it's not too cold to help reduce our bill and I try not to open the windows when the heating is on.

Reply

Light Bulbs

Date: 19/11/2012 | By: Ms. Feery

I use energy saving light bulbs at home because they last so long!

Reply
<< 1 | 2

New comment