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.

Read More…

During 2019/2020 Green-Schools students saved 592 million litres of water. That’s enough to fill 20 olympic sized swimming pools, or make 2.3 billion cups of tea!

Case studies

Green-Schools is at the heart of everyday life in our school. We found the addition of the Water theme very relevant and applicable to home and school. There was tremendous scope for integration with the water theme and lesson ideas are endless.
Ballagh National School, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon

Related News

Tree Week 2024

The Green-Schools Biodiversity Team is delighted to join together with LEAF Ireland to celebrate Tree Week with [...]

Videos

1. 7 Steps in Action!

The Green Schools 7 Steps in Action explainer video outlines the steps involved in getting your water flag.

2. Our Water from Cloud to Glass

The Green-Schools Our Water from Cloud to Glass explainer video outlines the journey water goes on to get to our taps and points out many important uses of water.

Contact us

Ruth Gaj McKeever
Ruth Gaj McKeeverSenior Green-Schools Coordinator, Water
Caoimhe O'Brien Moran
Caoimhe O'Brien MoranSenior Green-Schools Officer