Hannah: we love saving energy !!!
Kate : saving energy rocks you should do it
We are currently working towards our third Green Flag.
This flag is the Water Flag!
On Thursday some of our comittee members will travel to a Water Forum in Dublin City Centre with Ms. T. Kelly.
Mad Hatters Competition
The Mad Hatters competition was a great success. Well done to all the girls who entered. They all received a lovely certificate and a Happy strawberry. We picked two winners from each class who recieved an extra prize.
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Check out the Mad Hatters photo album to see more Photographs.
Congratulations to Ms Kinsella's class in room 2 who won the litter Bin Competition. They had the correct waste in the correct bins all the time. It makes Paddy's job a lot easier, so thanks girls!!!
Here are our Energy Savers!!!
Well done to all the girls who returned their meter readings to the green schools Committee!!
Environmental Awareness and Care
We were awarded our first green flag for litter and recycling in 2010. The girls are taught about the importance of recycling in a very practical way. We have begun work towards achieving our second Green Flag for Energy
Green Schools
Energy workshop
15/05/2013 11:11
On Wednesday last 8th May Natasha from Dublin City Council came to the school and gave an energy workshop to all classes. Natasha spoke about the importance of the 3 R's; reduce, reuse and recycle. She showed us many items that had been made using recycled materials, many of which she bought...
Green Schools Energy Challenge
19/11/2012 13:57
The Green Schools Energy Committee is busy trying to help us reduce energy consumption in our school.
Our bills have more than doubled since last year, maybe yours have too?
You can help reduce energy at home and help us achieve our Green Energy Flag by participating...
Poll
Has your electricity bill increased in the past year?
No, it has stayed the same (7)
Total votes: 48
Tips to reduce energy consumption
fun saving energy
Date: 24/02/2016 | By: Hannah and Kate
Energy workshop
Date: 05/12/2015 | By: Hannah O' Loughlin
What a great idea I had so much fun.
Use less gas
Date: 29/11/2015 | By: Hannah O' Loughlin
Get your house insulated to keep more heat in the house.
You can then turn the heating off after a little while because the house is warmer. Use less gas is my tip
electricity
Date: 29/07/2015 | By: sophie duffy
I have noticed a huge change in saving elecity
Microwave
Date: 22/02/2013 | By: Taylor
I switch the microwave off after I use it! Everyone in my house does it too to save electricity!
Thermostat
Date: 22/11/2012 | By: Mr. Crawford
I turn the thermostat down a few degrees when it's not too cold outside to save the heating oil.
saving energy
Date: 19/11/2012 | By: Ms Kelly (& household)
We always turn off lights and close doors when we are not in the room. We also make sure the cooker switch is turned off at the wall when we're not using it.
Unplug electrical items
Date: 19/11/2012 | By: Trish Farrell
I always unplug t.v.'s, kettles and other electrical items when they are not in use.
