For participating schools there are 4 stages to the Green-Schools programme.
These stages are:
1. Registration 2. Implementation
3. Applying for the Award 4. Renewal of the Award
However, before you register your school for the programme you would need to ensure they have sufficient support from the Principal, Board of Management and other staff. We suggest that one or more core members of staff read the handbook and present an outline of the ‘Green-Schools’ programme to colleagues and the school’s Board of Management. Also make sure that as with any school activity proposed Green-Schools activites do not contravene any Health and Saftey procedures and policies. Click here for more.
The following links are intended to help you get whole school backing for your involvement in the Green-Schools programme.
1. For a useful synopsis of the Green-Schools programme click here. This is intended to give a quick overview of the programme. The full Green-Schools handbook is also available click here.
2. For the benefits & requirements of the programme click here.
3. For a short powerpoint presentation outlining the Green-Schools programme click here. This is useful for making the inital presentation to other staff members, students and the Board of Managment.
If your school is interested in registering for Green-Schools you can do it in any of the following ways:
(a) Register by clicking here for a registration form. Print out the last page, fill in your schools details and get it signed by the school principal. You can then either post or fax it to us at the Green-Schools Office at the following address:
Green-Schools Office, Environmental Education Unit, An Taisce, Unit 5a, Swift's Alley, Francis Street, Dublin 8. Fax: 01-4002285 Telephone: 01-4002222
Email: greenschools@antaisce.org
(b) You can contact the Green-Schools office by telephone, fax, email or post at any stage and ask for a registration form & handbook. We will be delighted to answer any of your queries regarding the programme. Contact details are as above.
Registering your school will confirm a school’s participation in the programme and their intention to apply for the Green-Flag award in the future. On receipt of a completed registration form a school will be sent a full registration pack by the Green-Schools Office, An Taisce. A school can register for the programme at any stage during the year.
Implementing the programme is based on the 'Seven Steps'. For further information click here
For information on applying for the Green-Flag click here
For information on renewing your Green-Flag click here