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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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Marine Environment Wordsearch _ Cuardach Focail Muirí

3 Marine word searches in English agus i nGaeilge

Origami Bees

Celebrate bees with Green-Schools by making origami buzzing bees and and learn some cool facts about our flying pals. This video is a step-by-step guide to make an Origami Bee […]

Marine Crossword_ Crosfhocal Muirí

Two different Marine crosswords one in English and one in Irish.

Seed Workshop

To familiarise students with plant life-cycles, and to raise awareness about the role and importance of biodiversity in plant life-cycles and in food production generally.

The Story of Our Food Lesson Plan

To improve food literacy, to raise awareness about the origins of various food items, and to increase participants’ awareness of the impacts of their food choices on the environment.

Take the 5-Minute Shower Showdown (bilingual)

Explore this resource to discover why the challenge is important, see how students are saving water, and find out how your school can get involved.

Recycling Workshop Resource

Looking to share more information around your school about recycling and bin management? Use these slides to help you and your committee confidently present useful tips to your classmates. Don’t […]

From my home to my world Lesson Plan Juniors and Seniors

Through this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Recognise that they belong to different groups and communities (home, county, country, continent, planet). 2. Identify the names of their county, […]

Me, the Land and the Sea – Junior Worksheet (bilingual)

Marine worksheet in English agus i nGaeilge

World Recycling Day quiz

Get involved with World Recycling Day by taking our quiz! Looking to share more information around your school about recycling and bin management? Use these slides to help you and […]

Green Skills Series: Your Green-Schools Committee | Sraith Scileanna Glasa: An Coiste Glas

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 / Dramhaíl Lóin – Pacáistiú

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

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