Archive for Green School
Busy Bees 
Second class have had a very busy couple of weeks! We have built houses from recycled materials, planted wildflowers for Biodiversity, started dancing with Lisa, and enjoyed classes in the sunshine 
Red Panda Adoption
First class adopted a red panda from Dublin Zoo – which we named Dearg. When the zoo appealed for support to help the animals, the girls were dying to help. So after much debate we decided to adopt a red panda. We have learned all about them and received the most amazing adoption pack from […]
Buzzing to be back
First class are a buzz of excitement to be back at school. We’ve been having so much fun together in our first few days back. We’ve been looking for signs of spring, painting, reading and writing and playing with our friends. We love being back at school so much. 
Donating to SVP
As part of our Advent activity calendar Millie in 5th class suggested a very selfless gesture that we make a donation to our local SVP. Huge thank you to everyone who kindly added to our donation today #supportlocal 
Archaeology Talk in the Banbh Market
A group of girls went down to the Banbh Market in Castle Street to meet Denis from the Irish Archaeology Filed School. He had a group of students from Indiana State University with him. The girls spent a very interesting and informative time with them and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Thabks to Rebekah Keaveny for organising […]
Green Flag Raising
We were delighted to raise our 4th Green Flag on the theme of Travel Huge thanks to the Green Schools’ Committee, Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald who did a brilliant job of coordinating the committee, Mieke Scholte from An Taisce who helped us greatly and Ger Roberts, our caretaker who is always there when we need […]
Green Schools’ Quiz!
Many thanks to Mieke for coming along on our sponsored walk today to mark all the work we have been doing towards achieving our 4th green flag! We had great fun in the afternoon participating in Mieke’s green schools’ quiz! Well done to all the girls for taking part so sportingly!
Park and Stride Launch
Some of the Green School’s Committee attended the launch of Birr Active Travel Park and Stride initiative.
Birr Active Travel Launch
On Wednesday 18th May some of our Green School Committee attended the launch of the Birr Active Travel plan. The girls enjoyed themselves.
Discover Science and Maths Awards
Mrs. Fitzgerald has worked very hard to get together our entry for the Discover Science and Maths Awards. All classes and teachers took part in experiments and trips to help us get the application together. Well done to all and we look forward to receiving the award. Below are some photos from the Log […]