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Resources to help with your Green-Schools programme are sorted into three categories: the theme you are working on, whether your school is primary or secondary and whether you want an activity; lesson plan; presentation; fact sheet; template; survey or craft/DIY.

As with all school activities the Green-Schools programme should always be operated with Health & Safety considerations in mind. Schools should not undertake Green-Schools activities which contravene the school’s Health & Safety procedures and policy. If there is any doubt of an activity, doing so it should be firstly checked with the person responsible for the school’s Health & Safety policy and procedu

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Green Skills Series: Your Green-Schools Committee

Join Rob and Hans as they talk you through the key points of setting up your Green-Schools Committee.

Green Skills Series: Facilitation Skills

Join Aiden and Lukasz as they give you tips and tricks for facilitating meetings.

Suirbhé ar Naisc Dhomhanda /Global Connections

This activity will show you how you are connected to many different people and countries across the globe.

Global Connections Survey – English

This activity will show you how you are connected to many different people and countries across the globe.

Cycling Survey Templates – Teimpléid Suirbhé Rothaíochta

Templates to support schools wishing to monitor bicycle parking, survey cycling safety awareness and promote bicycle safety checks are available in Irish and English. These will help you identify actions […]

Scores on the Doors – Scóranna Ar Na Doirse

Scores on the doors is a great way to monitor your travel theme. Students names are entered into the sheet which is then placed on the classroom door. Students note […]

Travel Surveys – Suirbhé Taistil

Travel surveys are an integral part of the travel themes. These are used to establish your starting point and guide your travel action plan. To support schools in the implementation […]

Travel Action Plan – Pleanáil Gníomhartha Taisteal

 The Action Plan should be put together early in your Green-Schools Travel programme, and it is one of your most important steps; it is the blueprint for the work you are going […]

Park and Stride

Park and Stride is a great way to walk part of your journey to school! Improves air quality and safety at the school gate, and promotes healthy walking habits.

Lunch Waste – Packaging

Use this handy reference to identify types of lunch packaging and how to dispose of it properly!

Let’s Fix Fashion and the SDG’s

Learn how the Let’s Fix Fashion campaign address SDG’s 12, 14, 15; 13; 6; and 1, 3, 4, 8 Learn more about the Let’s Fix Fashion campaign here

Let’s Talk About Rubbish! (English & Irish)

We give you the best tips and tricks to conduct a waste audit in your school! This resource is in English and Irish and is suitable for all school levels.

Build a Bird’s Nest

Ever wondered how birds are able to build their own nests just using their beaks and feet? See how difficult it is for you with your hands! Can you build […]

Cooking for our Tastebuds

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Tasting Workshop

Students explore a variety of fresh foods using all of their senses in this interactive lesson.

Wild Things at School 

An illustrated book for Primary School Teachers on nature around the school.

Biodiversity in your School

Biodiversity around your school, prepared by Cork County Council Heritage.

The Wee Green Book

An introduction to creating Wildlife Projects within school grounds for Nursery & Primary age children.

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