Green Schools

February 10, 2021Green Schoolsby Ms McColgan

Bird Watching

On these chilly days, it’s great to think about looking after the wildlife in our gardens and locality. Some of the children in our school have been watching the birds in their gardens and learning all about them. There are so many great resources here https://birdwatchireland.ie/ This poster from https://birdwatchcork.com/ might help you to identify some of the birds you …

November 25, 2020Action Day, Active School Flag, Energy Savingby Ms McColgan

Action Day: Live Like our Grandparents Energy Saving Day

We had an action day that was called ‘Live Like our Grandparents Energy Saving Day’. We encouraged the children to walk and cycle to school. Staff carpooled. The children and staff dressed up like the olden days. We put the children into rows in the classrooms. We used no lights, heating, computers or interactive whiteboards for the day. We played …

November 25, 2020Green Schools, Projectsby Ms McColgan

The Story of Oisín in Tír na nÓg by 2nd class (2003) Our Mural

This mural is painted in the shelter in our school yard. It was created in 2003 by the children and local artists. A long time ago in ancient Ireland there lived a man called Oisín. He was one of the Fianna and his father was Fionn MacCumhail. One day Oisín fell in love with a beautiful princess called Niamh. She …

February 25, 2020Active School Flag, Active Week, Green Schools, Projectsby Ms McColgan

Glenasmole School Garden Project

A fantastic new outdoor classroom is taking shape at the school, thanks to the great efforts of lots of willing volunteers. A willow house was constructed with the assistance of Finnian Ward from SDCC Parks Dept. The willow will grow and the house will become a living dome during the coming year. The insects of Glenasmole are living in style …

July 25, 2019Green Schools, Projects, Wind Farm Visitby Ms McColgan

Mount Lucas Bord Na Mona Wind Farm Visit

The Green School Committee travelled down to Mount Lucas Bord Na Mona Wind Farm. We had a great day out. We got to visit the education centre. We were given a presentation on Wind Farms and how the wind turbines are built and all the information about them and how they are a form of renewable energy. We took a …

Glenasmole National School

Glenasmole National School

Bird Watching

Action Day: Live Like our Grandparents Energy Saving Day

The Story of Oisín in Tír na nÓg by 2nd class (2003) Our Mural

Glenasmole School Garden Project

Mount Lucas Bord Na Mona Wind Farm Visit

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