A Green Flag for Newtown Primary

PUPILS and teachers at Newtownmountkennedy celebrated receiving their Green Flag last week.

The Green Schools Committee worked hard with the entire student and staff body all year to earn the award.

The Green Schools programme is run by An Taisce.

They aim to improve the school environment and reduce litter and waste.

They learn how to reduce fuel bills and energy usage and reduce water consumption.

The Green Schools programme encourages car-free travel to school and generally aims to increase environmental awareness.

The scheme involves the local community and creates links with other schools. The boys and girls were very proud to have achieved the accolade this year.

Schools taking part aim to earn a flag each year for their work in a particular area.

Green-Schools is run by An Taisce in co-operation with Local Authorities throughout Ireland and is sponsored by Coca- Cola Bottlers Ireland Ltd. and The Wrigley Company Ltd. Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE and is referred to internationally as Eco-Schools.