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IMPORTANT GREEN NEWS                                                                   March 2010

The Green Home project is at a very important stage at the moment. Having completed the Water theme, we are currently embarking on the Travel theme in our quest for the Greenhome Flag. As part of this, boys in 4^th and 5^th classes are being asked to read and fill in a themed booklet. Parents are requested to provide help where appropriate. The completed booklets should be returned to the class teacher before March 26^th.

The evaluation for the Greenhome flag will take place in three weeks. Naturally, this month’s W.O.W. competition is vital as we want it to highlight the progress we have made over the past three years. So with the great weather we’re having at the moment, let’s all get walking and cycling, not just on Wednesdays but every day!! Also, a reminder to switch off your lights and appliances on March 26^th as part of Earth Day.

GREEN COMMITTEE  2009 – ‘10  

  Stephen Grogan, Ruairí Hogan, Brian Fleming, Matthew Downey

  Gavin Coyle, Jacob Hudson, Max Ebbs, Tom Malone

  Fionn Cooke, Kyle Corrigan,  Daniel Grogan, Fionn McCormack

  Ben Flynn, Cian Coyle, Paul Cotter, Alex Kelly  

  Graeme Carroll, David O’Brien, Jonathan Carey, Macdara Curran

  Daniel Knocker, Ciarán Cahill, Eoghan Gleeson, Andrew Enright

November '09

The Greenhome theme this term is WATER. Between now and Christmas you are asked to visit the website, www.greenhome.ie,  and follow the online instructions. Together with your child you are required to complete the online surveys and practise the tips on water usage at home. If your child is in 5th or 6th class he has already been given a booklet which contains a topic for the next 5 weeks on the water theme. It is vital that this work is completed if we are to secure the 'Greenhome Flag' next year!!! Good luck to all.

Feb. 2009

This year the Green Committee will be focusing on home/school links. The 4 areas we have already covered (Energy, Waste, Water and Travel) are being brought together into one theme.

The Greenhome theme this term is energy-saving. You are asked to discuss this important topic with your child and to read and fill in the 8-page booklet  before the end of this term. On completion each participating household will be awarded an Energy-Saving Certificate. As part of art in school, boys are producing energy-saving slogans which will form a display on our Greenboards. Remember, saving energy doesn’t just make sense ... it also makes cents!!!