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Water is one of the core themes of the Green-Schools programme. The Water theme looks at developing awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this important resource in our schools and at home. The Water theme is sponsored by Uisce Éireann.

Sustainable Development Goals

Together, Green-Schools Committees have run hundreds of awareness campaigns, clean-ups, walks for water and helped conserve millions of litres of water. What will YOU choose to do?

For links to the Water handbook and other resources, click on the button below.

Find Out More about Water 2024-25

What is the Water theme?

Water is essential to all life. By establishing the Water theme, you will find out where your water is coming from, be mindful of how it’s used and take steps to protect our most precious resource.  

Getting started with the Water flag 

It’s your first year working on the Water theme. Your first step is to establish your Green-Schools Committee and get familiar with the Water theme. To train your Green-Schools Committee, check out the pre-recorded PowerPoint presentations below: 
Primary GS Committee in English (click here) 
Primary GS Committee in Irish (click here) 
Secondary GS Committee in English (click here) 
Once trained, you will assess your school’s water usage and survey the school community about water. This information will help you figure out what actions to take.  
For details on the Green-Schools 7 steps, make sure to check out the Water handbook.

Applying for the Water flag 

On your 2nd year working on the water theme, you will be ready to apply for your Water flag. Make sure that: 

You’ve completed the 7-steps and have some documentation to support your application (water usage data, action plan, pictures, sample lesson plans…).

You’ve booked a renewal visit with your Environmenal Awareness Officer (or Green-Schools) before the application deadline.

You submit your application by the deadline (March 28th 2025).

Water conservation tips

Whether at home or in school try to conserve water, but remember safety comes first, wash your hands and keep your personal hygiene standards high. Saying that we can still do lots. It all starts with understanding how much water is currently used and identifying the big culprit of water wasting: leaks! More on leak detection in the new Water handbook. (click the arrow to read more)

Also, Uisce Eireann has some great tips to reduce your water usage: 
For businesses (these largely apply to schools) 
At home 
Sponsorship by Uisce Eireann for the last 11 years has allowed thousands of schools to learn about the importance of conserving our most precious resource.

Contact us & stay tuned 

Contact the Green-Schools Water team by email: water@greenschoolsireland.org 

To find out about our events and competitions, follow us on Instagram or sign up to the Green-Schools newsletter here. 

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Theme: Biodiversity, Water
7 Steps: Fact sheet

Theme: Global Citizenship - Litter & Waste, Global Citizenship - Marine Environment, Litter and Waste, Water
7 Steps: Fact sheet

Theme: Energy, Global Citizenship - Litter & Waste, Global Citizenship - Marine Environment, Litter and Waste, Water
7 Steps: Activities, Lesson plan

Theme: Energy, Global Citizenship - Litter & Waste, Global Citizenship - Marine Environment, Litter and Waste, Water
7 Steps: Activities, Lesson plan

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Green Flag Awards 2025

June 25, 2025

Congratulations to the 733 schools that received their Green Flag in May! These schools came from each county in Ireland and received Green Flags at ceremonies all over the […]

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Urlingford N.S. SeaKeepers explore the rocky shore at Tramore Beach

June 24, 2025

Out of the ninety classes who took part in the SeaKeepers Project this year, 2nd class at Urlingford N.S., Co. Kilkenny, were the lucky winners of this year’s SeaKeepers Beach …

Water Awards 2025

June 18, 2025

Congratulations to all our amazing Water Schools Green-Schools, with sponsorship from Uisce Eireann, had the pleasure to recognize the outstanding work by Green-Schools Committees at the Primary and Secondary School …

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Together, Green-Schools Committees have run hundreds of awareness campaigns, clean-ups, walks for water and helped conserve millions of litres of water. What will YOU choose to do?

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Getting started with the Water flag

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Water conservation tips

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Green Flag Awards 2025

Urlingford N.S. SeaKeepers explore the rocky shore at Tramore Beach

Water Awards 2025

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