Water

Water is one of the core themes of the Green-Schools programme. The Water theme looks at developing awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this important resource in our schools and at home. The Water theme is sponsored by Uisce Éireann.
Sustainable Development Goals

Together, Green-Schools Committees have run hundreds of awareness campaigns, clean-ups, walks for water and helped conserve millions of litres of water. What will YOU choose to do?

For links to the Water handbook and other resources, click on the button below.

What is the Water theme?

Getting started with the Water flag 

Applying for the Water flag 

On your 2nd year working on the water theme, you will be ready to apply for your Water flag. Make sure that: 

  • You’ve completed the 7-steps and have some documentation to support your application (water usage data, action plan, pictures, sample lesson plans…). 
  • You’ve booked a renewal visit with your Environmenal Awareness Officer (or Green-Schools) before the application deadline. 
  • You submit your application by the deadline (March 20th 2026). 

Water conservation tips

Whether at home or in school try to conserve water, but remember safety comes first, wash your hands and keep your personal hygiene standards high. Saying that we can still do lots. It all starts with understanding how much water is currently used and identifying the big culprit of water wasting: leaks! More on leak detection in the new Water handbook. (click the arrow to read more)

Also, Uisce Eireann has some great tips to reduce your water usage: 

Sponsorship by Uisce Eireann for the last 11 years has allowed thousands of schools to learn about the importance of conserving our most precious resource. 

Contact us & stay tuned 

Contact the Green-Schools Water team by email: water@greenschoolsireland.org 

To find out about our events and competitions, follow us on Instagram or sign up to the Green-Schools newsletter here. 

Resources

We have an extensive range of resources covering all themes.

Case Studies

We have an extensive range of resources covering all themes.
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Loreto Secondary School, Wicklow

Loreto Secondary School, Wicklow were named a Green-Schools Secondary Water School of the Year 2025 for their work on the Water theme.

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Mungret Community College, Limerick

Mungret Community College, Limerick were named Green-Schools Secondary Water School of the Year 2025 for their work on the Water theme.

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St. Kieran’s Special School for Traveller Children, Dublin

St. Kieran's Special School for Traveller Children, Dublin were named a Green-Schools Primary Water School of the Year 2025 for their work on the Water theme.

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Scoil Phádraig, Kilkenny

Scoil Phádraig, Kilkenny were named Green-Schools Primary Water School of the Year for their work on the Water theme. 

News

We have an extensive range of resources covering all themes.

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