Scoil Ghlas/Green Schools

Transport is the fourth theme of the Green Schools programme. The ultimate aim of the theme is to increase the number of students walking, cycling, scooting, using public transport or carpooling on the way to school. We aim to promote sustainable travel. We took part in various activities over the past two years including: 

• a road safety audit of the surroundinf area

• surveyed families on their main mode of transport to school 

• a Scoot at School workshop based on safe scooter usage (Infant Classes)

• a Cycle Right programme based on safe bike usage (4th-6th classes)

• an environmental workshop based on the effects of vechicles on the environment

• an Action Day where the children walked to our local beach and created posters promoting alternative modes of transport using materials they found on the beach.

As part of the Green Schools programme,  4th - 6th classes took part in a 6-week cycling course that focused on safe cycling and practices in our locality. For their final session, the children out their skills to the test with a cycle around our local village of Cloyne.

'If it's not far, don't use the car'

2019 – Ballycroneen N.S. awarded a Green Schools flag for Water

Water is the third theme that schools undertake. This theme looks at the steps which can be taken to conserve water and how to manage this resource in our schools and homes

2017 – Ballycroneen N.S. awarded a Green Schools flag for Energy 

Energy is the second theme that schools undertake. This theme looks at the steps which can be taken to reduce energy consumption and raise awareness of climate change issues. 

2015 – Ballycroneen N.S. awarded a Green Schools flag for Litter & Waste

Litter & Waste is the first theme of the Green-Schools programme. The theme is a great starting point for encouraging a sense of personal pride and responsibility in tackling two visible issues in schools and communities.