Benefits and Requirements

Green-Schools’ offers your school:

• An opportunity to help develop students' decision-making skills;

• An opportunity to build students' confidence and sense of citizenship through participation;

• Curriculum materials and ideas for projects and events;

• Access to a network of support agencies;

• Links with other schools in Ireland and internationally;

• A prestigious and internationally recognised award;

• Opportunities for local and national publicity;

• Potential for financial savings;

• Reduction of waste and litter, reduced energy and water consumption levels;

• Improved school environment;

• Opportunity to involve the local community.

It requires:

• The support of the Principal and Board of Management;

• A willingness to involve children in decision-making and action at every stage;

• Active involvement of staff;

• A willingness to take action to instigate long-term change.