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Green Schools is an environmental education programme that promotes sustainable practices in schools. It is a student led programme with involvement from the wider community. Green-Schools’ mission is to protect planet Earth – our shared home to which we all belong.
Scoil Naomh Mhuire is dedicated to promoting the Green Schools programme run by An Taisce. So far we have been awarded 5 Green Flags:
Litter and Waste
Energy
Water
Travel
Biodiversity
By participating in the Green Schools Initiative, the pupils not only contribute positively to their immediate environment but also instil lifelong values of sustainability in students. This initiative fosters a culture of respect for nature and encourages proactive engagement with global environmental challenges.
Over the next two years we are aiming to achieve our 6th Green Flag- Global Citizenship (Litter and Waste).
Growing Greener: Claire Hanrahan of FDC Visits Our Biodiversity Project
We were delighted to welcome Claire Hanrahan, Regional Manager at FDC, to our school. Claire visited to see firsthand how our pupils have been engaging with the FDC-sponsored Biodiversity in Schools programme and to gather feedback on our progress.
This initiative wouldn't have been possible without our wonderful school community. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to:
Bernie Prendeville (Parent): For her initiative in nominating our school for this fantastic opportunity.
Ms. Dunworth: For her dedication in overseeing and coordinating the programme so successfully.
It is inspiring to see our pupils become stewards of the environment, and we look forward to seeing our biodiversity garden continue to flourish!
Spot the Species!
We are thrilled to announce that our new Biodiversity Trail is officially live! You can now find beautiful nature identification cards dotted all around the school grounds.
These cards will be a fantastic resource for our regular nature walks, helping pupils identify minibeasts in real-time. A massive thank you to Biodiversity in Schools for providing these wonderful resources—they are a stunning and educational addition to our school environment. Keep an eye out for them on your next stroll through the campus!
Sowing Seeds for the Future: 1st & 2nd Class Get Green Fingers!
There was great excitement in the air this afternoon as our 1st and 2nd Class students rolled up their sleeves to take part in a very special gardening project. As part of the Biodiversity in Schools programme, the children were tasked with planting native tree seeds, helping to teach them about the lifecycle of plants and the importance of caring for our environment.
It was wonderful to see the children engaging with nature, getting their hands a little dirty, and learning how a tiny seed can eventually grow into a mighty tree. This fantastic initiative was made possible thanks to the sponsorship of FDC, and we are grateful for their support in bringing biodiversity into our classroom.
A massive note of gratitude goes to Ms. Dunworth and our wonderful SNA Caroline. Their guidance, patience, and support ensured every child had a turn and understood the magic of planting. We can’t wait to watch these seeds—and our students' knowledge—grow over the coming months!
Biodiversity Webinar
Our junior pupils took part in an engaging Biodiversity Webinar today as part of the Biodiversity in Schools Programme. The children learned all about the plants, animals and habitats that make up our local environment, and they were full of curiosity and great questions throughout the session.
As part of the programme, we also received some lovely outdoor trail cards, which the children are looking forward to using during nature walks and outdoor learning activities.
It was a wonderful opportunity to deepen their understanding of the world around them and to inspire a love of nature and environmental care from an early age.
Well done to all the pupils for their enthusiasm and participation!
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