Dear School Community,

This year we are working hard towards obtaining our fourth green flag. Our theme is based on Travel. We have worked hard in the past on the Green Schools themes of “Litter” and “Energy”  “Water” and we continue to maintain these themes.

We have a committee to represent all our hard work and to help think up ideas on how to travel to school in an eco-friendly manner.

We monitor our modes of transport to school and we are currently working on the Environmental Review and Action plan for the Travel theme. We hope to hold some Action Days in the future and we have lots of exciting activities planned. We realise Climate Change is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by all nations. We are willing to make a contribution within our school and community. As part of our Curriculum and Greenschools work, we have completed fieldwork with the help of Jillian Banahan and Caitriona our Green Schools Travel Coordinator. Recently, we went on a wonderful walkability audit and SESE walk in the locality to assess where we might locate our park and stride location for our WALK ON WEDNESDAY initiative.

There are seven steps to our Green Schools project:

1. Select a Green Schools Committee.
2. Environmental Review
3. Action Plan
4. Monitoring and Evaluation.
5. Curriculum Work
6. Informing and Involving.
7. Green Code.

Remember:

‘Walk, you’ll save fuel and you’ll feel cool!’

 

 

On Thursday, 6th October, the pupils of Ballagh NS took part in the Opening Ceremony Parade for the Taste of the Lakelands Festival in Lanesboro/Ballyleague.  All the children were dressed in wonderful costumes and brightly coloured clothes and they proudly marched through the streets of Lanesboro and Ballyleague displaying their wonderful artwork.  This was a wonderful evening and there were lots of exciting floats and characters to be seen.  As a thank you for taking part, the children were treated to an ice-cream party the following day at school, by the Festival Committee.

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Our Let’s Go Activity Day was a great success and full of fun and games.

Representatives from Coillte called to the school recently to give the children a workshop on wind turbines and electricity.  This was a really informative session, and as the photos show, the children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon

On 22nd April, pupils from 2nd to 6th class travelled to Dublin to experience some of the great facilities that are available as part of the 1916 Centenary Year.  The first stop was to the Natural History Museum where we were introduced to the events leading up to the Rising.   The Museum held many key documents and artefacts relating to the Rising, such as one of the original copies of the Proclamation.  We also took in a tour of Collins Barracks.  Next stop was to Merrion Square, where we boarded a Troop Carrier, and travelled through Dublin taking in the key locations of the battle as it unfolded in 1916.

We then travelled to Natural History Museum in Merrion Square to take in more sights and history.  Our day finished with a trip to Supermacs.   Everyone agreed, it was a great experience.