Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realise we cannot eat money.

Native American Proverb

Green-Schools

   

 

 

As a proud and long established 'Green-School', we have made significant strides in promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness. With five flags already under our belt, including Litter and Waste 2010/2011, Energy 2012/2013, Water 2014/2015, Travel 2016/2017, and Biodiversity 2018/2019, we are now diligently working towards achieving our sixth flag: Global Citizenship - Litter and Waste.

This next flag will represents our dedication to fostering a sense of global responsibility among our pupils and inspiring them to be environmentally conscious citizens of the world. 

Through engaging educational programmes, interactive workshops, and community initiatives, we aim to educate our pupils about the impact of litter and waste on the environment and human health. We wish to empower them to take action by promoting sustainable waste management practices, encouraging recycling and up-cycling, and minimising single-use items.

The bear, the deer, the great eagle, these are our brothers. 

  Native American Proverb 

By looking at global citizenship, we can nurture a sense of empathy and responsibility towards our planet and all its inhabitants. We encourage our pupils to think globally and act locally, understanding that their choices and actions can have a ripple effect on a larger scale.

You must give to the river the kindness you would give to any brother.

 Native American Proverb 

In aspiring to achieve the flag for Global Citizenship - Litter and Waste, we aim to continue to create a generation of environmentally conscious leaders who will drive positive change, not just within our school, but also in their communities and beyond.

Our aim is to look at our school population and celebrate all the different nationalities we have represented within our school community, to develop awareness of all environmental issues and to learn about possible solutions.

Together, we can make a difference and contribute to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for all.

What befalls the earth, befalls all the sons and daughters of the earth.

 Native American Proverb

 

 

Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Projects

 

 

 

 

Litter Pickers

Litter Pickers keep school grounds clean and tidy! 

 

 

 

Eco Milliners Project with Junk Artist Aisling Slattery Fanning (Sponsored by Monaghan Tidy Towns)


 

 

Climate Action Workshop.

We hosted a Climate Action Workshop with Susan Adams from Social Enterprise, Education for Sustainability. The pupils learned about the causes and consequences of Plastic Pollution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        National Spring Clean

Some of our staff, present pupils and past pupils(some ex Green-School committee members) took part in Monaghan Tidy Town's National Spring Clean organised by Monaghan Harps Hurling Club.

Working together to help keep our community clean. 

 

 

Pollinator Kits

 

 Monaghan Tidy Towns kindly sponsored a pollinator kit to the school to help to encourage the pupils to grow flowers for the bees this summer. Some 4th class boys had great fun planting the seeds! 

Monaghan Tidy Towns kindly sponsored a pollinator kit to the school to help to encourage the pupils to grow flowers for the bees this summer. Some 4th class boys had great fun planting the seeds! 

 

 

 

National Walk to School Week     2/10/23 - 6/10/23