Category "Green Schools"

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Aoife and Damien who work with the Acres Scheme (The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme). The Acres scheme aims to help farmers improve biodiversity, air and water quality, and climate resilience while also providing income support to up to 50,000 farm families. Aoife and Damien did a very interesting presentation about boglands in Ireland.   We then had an opportunity to explore a local bogland beside the school. The children were very engaged and we all really enjoyed the trip. Thanks to Aoife and Damien for visiting us. #greenschool

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Congratulations to Keeva on winning an award with the Galway Co. Council for her beautiful art under the theme ‘Keep Co. Galway Litter Free’. She travelled to Galway to The Galway Co. Buildings to receive her award. Well done to all who participated in the competition. #greenschool #keeping Co. Galway litter free

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Yesterday the senior room travelled to The Clifden Town Hall to participate in The Whalen Foundation Science Fair. This year the theme of the progam was a ‘Marine Theme’ which fitted in well with out Marine Theme Green Schools work. The children decided to do their project on Spongebob marine characters. They did a great job and had an enjoyable day out. It is always lovely to have the opportunity to meet all the children in other schools too. Special thanks to Declan Holmes for all of the fantastic work he did, thanks to Marie Bourke for coordinating the whole program in 14 schools and a huge word of thanks to The Whalen Family in America who generously fund this science program every year. #greenschools

Yesterday, we made the most of the beautiful day and did a fantastic walk on Omey Island. We walked over 10KM, we saw lots of interesting things and we took time to listen to the waves.

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Yesterday, the senior room did their annual Spring Clean from the school to Omey Strand. They did a great job and gathered 12 big bags of litter. They even found two black bags just dumped behind the wall at Omey. Bringing awareness to keeping the beautiful space we live in is very important to our school. Well done everyone! #greenschool