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Eco Schools 2019/2020
Our topic this year are: litter, waste and healthy living.  We have lots of things planned to increase our knowledge of these areas!
We are delighted to receive our 5th Green Flag!!
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Our whole school clean up was a great success.  Despite the weather we got lots done and we all enjoyed getting out in the fresh air!
Our 'litter monitors' checking out the recycling bins!
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We presented mugs to the 'Ruth' Charity which will be used to help the homeless in Belfast.
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We collected 44 bags of Cash for Clobber.  We will use this money to purchase new flowers for our pots.
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Girls working hard preparing our notice board!
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We have elected our new eco-committee and talked about our planning for the year ahead! We are delighted to be working with a local charity and will be supporting them in collecting resources for homeless people in Northern Ireland. 
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Our School Eco Action Plan
Big Spring Clean
With the help of the PSNI we did a litter pick along the Derryhale Road.  We were shocked at the state of the road and couldn't believe the amount of litter we collected.  The local council came to collect the rubbish.
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Years 4-7 enjoyed taking part in a whole school clean up.  We worked as a team and got lots of work done!
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Gardening Club - November 2018

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ECO CLUB Spring Plant Sale

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Eco Code

ECO COMMITTEE 2017/18

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Butterfly Garden Planting 2017- Thanks to parents ( Gary Cairns - Hockley Yard and John Rankin- Rankin Landscaping) who kindly donated materials.

Butterfly Garden Planting 2017- Thanks to parents ( Gary Cairns - Hockley Yard and John Rankin- Rankin Landscaping) who kindly donated materials. 1
Butterfly Garden Planting 2017- Thanks to parents ( Gary Cairns - Hockley Yard and John Rankin- Rankin Landscaping) who kindly donated materials. 2
Butterfly Garden Planting 2017- Thanks to parents ( Gary Cairns - Hockley Yard and John Rankin- Rankin Landscaping) who kindly donated materials. 3
Butterfly Garden Planting 2017- Thanks to parents ( Gary Cairns - Hockley Yard and John Rankin- Rankin Landscaping) who kindly donated materials. 4
Butterfly Garden Planting 2017- Thanks to parents ( Gary Cairns - Hockley Yard and John Rankin- Rankin Landscaping) who kindly donated materials. 5

Butterfly Garden Preparation - May 2016

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Big Spring Clean 2016

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Eco Green Flag - 3rd green flag awarded 12 February 2016

Eco Green Flag - 3rd green flag awarded 12 February 2016 1
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Construction of Log Pile Bench - January 2016

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ECO Committee - Friday, 8 January 2016

 

 

The ECO Committee will be carrying out work within the School grounds along with representatives from Oxford Island on Friday, 8 January 2016 from 1.00  –  3.00 pm.   Please ensure children have coats, wellies and a change of trousers etc for this outdoor work.

 

Children should be collected from school at 3.15 pm on Friday.

 

Many thanks

 

 

 

Mrs J Wright, ECO Co-ordinator

 

Eco Programme Topics 2015/16 include Biodiversity, School Grounds & Waste

Cash for Clobber Challenge - November 2015

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Big School Clean Up - Friday 18 September 2015

Thanks to all pupils, staff, parents and grandparents who donated materials and helped out.

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Big Spring Clean 2015

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Opening of Secret Garden at Edenvilla - October 2014

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Derryhale Garden Train - April 2014

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Success at Environmental Youth Speak Competition 2014

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Derryhale Garden Train - April

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Congratulations to our Eco Committee on achieving our second Green Flag - February 2014

Congratulations to our Eco Committee on achieving our second Green Flag - February 2014 1
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Thanks for your donations for Cash for Clobber - We raised £175 for school funds!

Thanks for your donations for Cash for Clobber - We raised £175 for school funds! 1
Thanks for your donations for Cash for Clobber - We raised £175 for school funds! 2
Thanks for your donations for Cash for Clobber - We raised £175 for school funds! 3
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The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost.

The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 1
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 2
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 3
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 4
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The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 7
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 8
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 9
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 10
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 11
The Gardening Club planted bulbs and plants & collected leaves to make compost. 12

The Eco Committee purchased this garden train with a grant from HSBC and took assembly to raise awareness during Waste Reduction Week.

The Eco Committee purchased this garden train with a grant from HSBC and took assembly to raise awareness during Waste Reduction Week. 1 Eco Committee organised Waste Reduction Week .
The Eco Committee purchased this garden train with a grant from HSBC and took assembly to raise awareness during Waste Reduction Week. 2 Year 7 Pupils aboard the new Garden Train

Eco Committee 2013/14 had a meeting with Liz Drew from Armagh Council to discuss environmental issues.

Eco Committee 2013/14 had a meeting with Liz Drew from Armagh Council to discuss environmental issues. 1

Look at the potatoes we grew in our raised beds! 2013

Look at the potatoes we grew in our raised beds! 2013 1
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Environmental Youth Speak Competition - Winner 2013

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Opening of Sensory Garden - May 2013

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Sensory Garden Under Construction - January 2013

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Eco Committee 2012/13

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Eco Schools Green Flag awarded May 2012

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