"Climate Change and the effect it is having globally and the role we can play".
RTÉ ran a weeklong series of programmes on Climate Change, in conjunction with Science Week.
The theme for the week was "Climate Change and the effect it is having globally and the role we can play". As a school we also adopted this theme.
Quizzes were held in classrooms, experiments carried out and debates held.
Our very exciting new initiative has begun.
As you are aware, The Green Schools Committee were
concerned about all the one-off plastic bottles in the school lunches. The Committee and Management discussed this with John Mooney from Glanmore Foods.
It was decided that every boy would get a reusable hydro flask bottle. Large water dispensers are now installed in each classroom, which the bottles can be filled from. The school is delighted with this new greener system. The hydro flasks will carry with the boys into adulthood!
It was also National Clean Air week. We can all play a part in protecting our air and they are huge benefits i.e. Environment, Health, Money and Safety. All people are encouraged to stop 'Engine Idling'. Hopefully you can all cut the idling and reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and make all school areas safer and healthier!
National Winners!
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May 21st was a very significant date for the C.B.S. Green Schools Committee and the entire school community as it was was awarded it’s sixth green flag, Global Citizenship- Litter and Waste. The school takes a lot of pride in its history of involvement and success in the Green Schools Programme. The initiatives and programmes implemented by the various committees have made a real impact over the years.
This year however surpassed all expectations, the school was delighted to learn that it was the Southern Winner, covering the Munster and South Leinster Regions. A super recognition for C.B.S. Primary Mitchelstown and a first for our area. Green Schools is very relevant at the moment due to the focus internationally on Climate Change and mans impact on the world around us.
Cian English, Simon Whelan, Ms. Keane and Mr. O’Regan were invited to The Helix Theatre, DCU in Dublin for the Prize-giving Ceremony. As well as being awarded the Green Flag, C.B.S. also received a pendant and a trophy. Mr. O’Regan spoke that ‘this award was a real celebration for the school and was achieved through the hard work and commitment from the whole school community’. The exciting initiatives implemented by the C.B.S. were a major highlight for the organisers; ‘An Taisce’. The C.B.S. Green Schools committee would like to express their thanks to Ms. O’Callaghan and all the school community for their support. Cian and Simon spoke about ‘how delighted they were to accept the prize on behalf of the school and especially thanked Ms. Keane and Mr. O’Regan for all their hard work’.
Hopefully C.B.S. will continue with all their great work for a number of years and they can always call on their helpers- Captain Clean, Eco Eric, Wally Water, Sgt. Strider, Enviro-man and Padraig Planet. This years Green Schools Committee includes; Simon Whelan, Cian English, Dieudonne Kabundi, Seán Keane, Aaron Walsh, Leon Saich, Thomas Whelan, Darragh Burke and Larry Brophy.
This year however surpassed all expectations, the school was delighted to learn that it was the Southern Winner, covering the Munster and South Leinster Regions. A super recognition for C.B.S. Primary Mitchelstown and a first for our area. Green Schools is very relevant at the moment due to the focus internationally on Climate Change and mans impact on the world around us.
Cian English, Simon Whelan, Ms. Keane and Mr. O’Regan were invited to The Helix Theatre, DCU in Dublin for the Prize-giving Ceremony. As well as being awarded the Green Flag, C.B.S. also received a pendant and a trophy. Mr. O’Regan spoke that ‘this award was a real celebration for the school and was achieved through the hard work and commitment from the whole school community’. The exciting initiatives implemented by the C.B.S. were a major highlight for the organisers; ‘An Taisce’. The C.B.S. Green Schools committee would like to express their thanks to Ms. O’Callaghan and all the school community for their support. Cian and Simon spoke about ‘how delighted they were to accept the prize on behalf of the school and especially thanked Ms. Keane and Mr. O’Regan for all their hard work’.
Hopefully C.B.S. will continue with all their great work for a number of years and they can always call on their helpers- Captain Clean, Eco Eric, Wally Water, Sgt. Strider, Enviro-man and Padraig Planet. This years Green Schools Committee includes; Simon Whelan, Cian English, Dieudonne Kabundi, Seán Keane, Aaron Walsh, Leon Saich, Thomas Whelan, Darragh Burke and Larry Brophy.
Global Poems
written by 5th class
Pádraig Planet
Say hello to our newest Green Schools mascot Pádraig Planet.
Pádraig Planet says "Fairtrade is FairplaY". Congratulations to Darragh O' Sullivan on creating this wonderful mascot. We look forward to having him on our Green Schools team for many years to come.
Pádraig Planet says "Fairtrade is FairplaY". Congratulations to Darragh O' Sullivan on creating this wonderful mascot. We look forward to having him on our Green Schools team for many years to come.
Tallest Smallest Circus
On Friday the 29th of March we were visited by the Tallest Smallest Circus which consisted of two men (one tall and one small) named Aaron and Ali. The Tallest Smallest Circus looked at Global goals through the medium of drama, with a special focus on Global Citizenship. Ali, who was originally from Kenya, spoke about his life in Kenya and compared it to his life now in Europe. Aaron and Ali performed a role play of what life would be like for a young child in Kenya. Some boys were brought out to take on characters and also to perform tricks. This role play really highlighted the difference in education and poverty between Ireland and Kenya. Aaron and Ali also spoke to the Green Schools Committee about ideas for each classroom. The boys really enjoyed the Tallest Smallest Circus and we’re looking forward to seeing their ideas put into action by the Green School Committee.
Spring Clean 2019
Well done to all the boys and staff who participated in the National Spring Clean!. A Special thanks to Brendan who keeps our school so tidy all year round.
Green Schools Committee 2018-2019
Cork County Council Environmental Awareness Officer visit, November 2018
On Tuesday, November 13th, Julie Crowley, Cork County Council's Environmental Awareness Officer visited our school. She spoke to 3rd, 4th, and Sixth Classes about the Circular Oceans Project, a Cork initiative to remove the plastic, especially fishing nets from our sea's and ocean's and to recycle it into useful products such as clothing, bags and other items. Ms. Crowley also met with our Green Schools Committee and encouraged them in their plan to seriously reduce the amount of single use plastics in the school by filtering the schools water supply and providing everyone with reusable water bottles. A very worthwhile visit in our fight to make our school and community a green, environmentally friendly place.
Climate Action Week Activities 2018
Our Visit to the Green schools Expo 25th |February 2016
Another fantastic year for the Green Schools Committee
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Another really successful year was had by the Green Schools Committee. The highlight being the awarding of the fourth green flag for Travel.
This was the second year of the two year programme on Travel. Our other Green Flags are for Litter & Waste, Energy and Water. As a committee we were quite busy during the year as we had to make our application. This is a really large document highlighting the work we are doing and how successful we have been. We organised competitions throughout the year. We had a “My Journey to school” art competition and some boys also made digital presentations. Fourth Class made a video. We also made a Golden Boot, which was awarded on a monthly basis to the class that had the highest numbers travelling to school in a sustainable way. Hans from An Taisce was great to work with. He gave us lots of tips and advice. We received our fourth green flag in the Silver Springs at the end of May. Paddy, Aaron, Mr. O’ Regan & Ms Keane travelled up to get the flag. I would like to thank all the committee for their hard work, to the teachers and also to Brendan. Remember our Mottos: · Bin it, Don’t Fling it. · Save Power, Every Hour. · Stop the Drop. · Stride, Don’t Drive. |
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