Green-Schools have begun our race around Ireland! To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we are putting together a time capsule of hopes and wishes for the next 25 years. We have chosen 25 schools around the country for their dedication to the Green-Schools programme, as well as for time served, and have asked them, 'What [...]
Welcome to Marine Week! Each year we celebrate our wonderful oceans, coasts and marine environments through a week of interactive, online learning and fun. This year Marine Week will run from Monday 24th – Friday 28th April. Every day we will be releasing brand new videos and resources right here on this page, including [...]
We are looking forward to a really interesting week for Food and Biodiversity Week! Monday: Welcome! Tuesday, April 18th – “Fairtrade Ireland” Webinar (with Aidan from Fairtrade Ireland) Webinar: We are delighted to have Aidan Ring, Community Outreach Officer from Fairtrade Ireland join us for this exciting webinar. Aidan takes us [...]
We were delighted to receive a letter of congratulations from President Michael D. Higgins on Green-Schools 25th Anniversary year. In his letter, the President commends the work of the Green-Schools programme for working “tirelessly” to promote sustainability and environmental awareness in young people over the past 25 years. Reflecting on the past 25 years, President Higgins [...]
Green-Schools would like to invite you to participate in National Scoot to School Week which will run from Monday, March 27th to Friday, March 31st, 2023. National SOW Day (Scoot on Wednesdays/Weekdays) will be held on Wednesday 29th March. By participating in National Scoot to School Week and National SOW Day you will be [...]
We are celebrating National Tree Week during the week of 20 - 24 March. We will have lots of great activities to engage with throughout the week, with something to Learn and Get out and do each day. Monday Learn: Do you know the native trees of Ireland? Learn about them through [...]
Happy World Book Day! We at Green-Schools love our books, and our staff wanted to share a few of their favourites with a Green Theme for you to enjoy. With something for readers of all ages to enjoy... 1. Are you familiar with our Global Goals Book Club? There are great resources here for [...]
Green-Schools welcome Wicklow 30km/h School Speed Limits Wicklow Schools set for a ‘lovely’ return to school at the end of Summer 2023 Students from Kilcoole National School hosted a ‘Slow Down Campaign Day’ outside their school on Valentine’s Day 2022: a year to the day Wicklow County Council passed 30km/h limits for the vicinities [...]
Monday: Introduction to Global Goals (Ireland) Global Goals Week kicked off on the right foot with the dynamic duo of Jessica Gill and David Giles, the United National Youth delegates from Ireland! These inspiring leaders shared their unique perspectives on the Global Goals, as well as their exciting journey as delegates at the United [...]
13 Green-Schools completed Primary Climate Ambassador training in December with Gráinne and Monica. These schools have been awarded all ten Green Flags and are now exploring project-based climate actions themed around waste, energy, water, transport and biodiversity. Watch their carbon credits increase as they complete challenges in class, moving up the leaderboard. A [...]
