Pupils branch out for planet
STUDENTS at Monaseed National School were the first primary school in Ireland to receive trees from the Plant and Grow For Tomorrow programme.
On the day the entire school community were commended for their commitment to active participation in climate change.
Principal Seamus O’Brien said that planting a tree empowers children into realising that they can make a difference and all staff admired the students’ can do attitude towards the programme.
‘These young environmentalists were fully aware of the impact their good work was making on the planet. They were all looking forward to receiving their Planet Hero Certificate,’ said a spokesperson for the school.
The trees were distributed by Laurence Kinsella from PlantandGrowforTomorrow and Don McGuinness representing Monaseed Community Development Group.
The team supplied an information link to the school with advice on planting and caring for trees.
‘Students are now very busy taking photos of their planted trees and sending the photos on to us.
‘More and more schools are joining us in this movement towards making a change through positive action. Together we can make a difference’ said Laurence.
He said that as local communities face increasing pressure to address environmental concerns, partnerships like these are one avenue for improving environmental conditions and sustainability planning.
If you would like further information for your community, email info@plantandgrowfortomorrow.com.