Water

The Water theme empowers schools to understand, conserve, and protect our most precious resource through practical learning and everyday action. The Water theme is sponsored by Uisce Éireann.
Sustainable Development Goals

Get Started with the Water Theme

Water is essential to all life. By establishing the Water theme, you will learn where your water comes from, how to use it wisely, and ways to protect this vital resource.

The Water Handbook is your Green-Schools team’s guide to exploring the Water theme, implementing the 7 Steps, and working towards your Green Flag.

Enter the password to access the Water handbook.

What Schools Have Done

Get inspired by schools across Ireland that have brought the Water theme to life through creative campaigns, water-saving initiatives, and community action. Explore their stories and spark ideas for your own Green-Schools journey.

What Will You Do?

Ready to take action? Discover lessons, activities, and planning tools to help your Green-Schools team learn about water, develop an action plan, and make a real impact.

What's On

Explore the calendar to discover important dates and opportunities to get involved.

September

Teacher and secondary school student seminars

October

School workshops and trainings

November

Daily Swaps Challenge

January

Water Poster and Video Competition
5-Minute Shower Showdown

March

Green Flag Renewal Applications

April

Walks for Water

May

Water Awards

Water Ambassador Programme

Calling all secondary schools! Take your impact even further by joining the Water Ambassador programme. This exciting opportunity empowers secondary school students to lead water conservation campaigns, build leadership skills, connect with like-minded students from across Ireland, and inspire positive change in their schools and communities.

The deadline to register for 2026–2027 is the 30th of September.

Contact Us & Stay Tuned

Contact the Green-Schools Water team by email:

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

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