Spooky Stroll to School 2020
Green Day walk to school 2019
On March 14th 2019, many children faced the harsh irish weather and walked to school, for our annual Green Schools Walk.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who made the effort to walk to school on this wet morning and encourage their children to do so on on an ongoing basis.
Now that the weather is improving, please remember to make a special effort to walk to school whenever possible, especially on our WOW days (walk on Wednesday).
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who made the effort to walk to school on this wet morning and encourage their children to do so on on an ongoing basis.
Now that the weather is improving, please remember to make a special effort to walk to school whenever possible, especially on our WOW days (walk on Wednesday).
Spooky stroll October 2018
On Thursday 25th October 2018, over 500 of our children made a huge effort to walk to school for our annual Spooky Stroll.
Dressed in their Halloween costumes, they not only had fun and got some exercise but also made an effort do do their part for the environment. The car park has never been so quiet!
Well done to all who took part in this spooky stroll for the Green Schools walk to schools campaign.
Dressed in their Halloween costumes, they not only had fun and got some exercise but also made an effort do do their part for the environment. The car park has never been so quiet!
Well done to all who took part in this spooky stroll for the Green Schools walk to schools campaign.
Green Walk to School 2018
Thank you to all the children and parents who took part in the Green School walk to school today. Many green bodies were seen walking in the sunshine today to celebrate our Green Day. Such a great atmosphere around the school!
St Patrick's day will come and go but hopefully we will all remember the benefits of walking to school on a regular basis.
St Patrick's day will come and go but hopefully we will all remember the benefits of walking to school on a regular basis.
Spooky Stroll 2017
We held our annual Spooky Stroll to school on 27th October 2017. Children turned out in their hundreds all dressed up and ready to spook, many of which walked to school to continue working on our travel theme. Thank you to all pupils and parents who made such an effort.
Fifth Green Flag - Biodiversity
Congratulations to all the children in our school who were awarded their fifth green flag, this one for Biodiversity. The award ceremony took place in the Radisson Hotel, Little Island on Thursday,11th May. We would especially like to thank Mrs. Twomey and all of the boys and girls on the Green School Committee for their commitment, dedication and hard work over the past year.
Species of the month January Creepy Crawlies
The very word insects conjures up images of creepy crawlies that hide in dark places and jump at you when you least expect it. People are actually terrified of them and they are always viewed as a nuisance.
Yet in terms of diversity, abundance and biomass, insects are the largest groups of animals in the world. Entomologists estimate that there are likely over 8 million different insect species on Earth.
Insects perform a vast number of important functions in our ecosystem such as aerating the soil, pollinating blossoms, and controlling insect and plant pests; they also decompose dead materials, thereby reintroducing nutrients into the soil. Without them, we may die as our food chain and ecosystem will collapse.
Burrowing bugs such as ants and beetles dig tunnels that provide channels for water, benefiting plants. Bees play a major role in pollinating fruit trees and flower blossoms. Bugs and praying mantis control the size of certain insect populations, such as aphids and caterpillars, which feed on new plant growth. Finally, all insects fertilise the soil with the nutrients from their droppings.
They also benefit men in many ways. They include those that are edible, provide us with honey, wax, silk and various pharmaceutical compounds. Some insects such as dragonflies, function as a good indicator of the health of an ecosystem.
Unfortunately their importance is not recognised by many of us. The thought that all insects should be killed is why many ended up squashed on the ground upon their encounter with humans. Farmers and smallholders also see it that way and start using pesticides. Their valuable role is often misunderstood.
Yet in terms of diversity, abundance and biomass, insects are the largest groups of animals in the world. Entomologists estimate that there are likely over 8 million different insect species on Earth.
Insects perform a vast number of important functions in our ecosystem such as aerating the soil, pollinating blossoms, and controlling insect and plant pests; they also decompose dead materials, thereby reintroducing nutrients into the soil. Without them, we may die as our food chain and ecosystem will collapse.
Burrowing bugs such as ants and beetles dig tunnels that provide channels for water, benefiting plants. Bees play a major role in pollinating fruit trees and flower blossoms. Bugs and praying mantis control the size of certain insect populations, such as aphids and caterpillars, which feed on new plant growth. Finally, all insects fertilise the soil with the nutrients from their droppings.
They also benefit men in many ways. They include those that are edible, provide us with honey, wax, silk and various pharmaceutical compounds. Some insects such as dragonflies, function as a good indicator of the health of an ecosystem.
Unfortunately their importance is not recognised by many of us. The thought that all insects should be killed is why many ended up squashed on the ground upon their encounter with humans. Farmers and smallholders also see it that way and start using pesticides. Their valuable role is often misunderstood.
Biodiversity Action Day
With the help of the green schools committee, 5th and 6th classes showcased a wonderful display of projects in the school hall on Feb 3rd for all to visit and learn from. They had projects ranging from what biodiversity is to why it is important to us. Also what effects biodiversity and what we can do to help.
They presented their projects in a very professional manner to all.age groups.
Everyone learned how to play an easy diy game of insect tic tac toe and saw how easy it was to make their own bird feeders using just milk cartons.
They informed us of a competition to be held in the school to create a school biodiversity slogan. The winner will receive an insect magnifying jar. The winner will be announced before the mid term break. Good luck to all!
They presented their projects in a very professional manner to all.age groups.
Everyone learned how to play an easy diy game of insect tic tac toe and saw how easy it was to make their own bird feeders using just milk cartons.
They informed us of a competition to be held in the school to create a school biodiversity slogan. The winner will receive an insect magnifying jar. The winner will be announced before the mid term break. Good luck to all!
December Species of the Month
We studied hedgehogs during the month of December.
Both Miss O 'Connor's 4th and Mrs Murray's 5th won the hedgehog quiz just before Christmas, getting all answers correct! Well done!
Both Miss O 'Connor's 4th and Mrs Murray's 5th won the hedgehog quiz just before Christmas, getting all answers correct! Well done!
November Species of the Month
During the month of November we studied and observed birds. Our noticeboard was full of information about birds, bird jokes and the many proverbs associated with them.
We admired a swallows nest which had 2 eggs still in it and were in awe at many more nests we found and admired how well they were constructed.
We held a bird quiz where we had to identify various types of birds and the winning class(Miss Mc Auliffe's 5th) won a bird feeder for outside their room. They now have the responsibility of filling the feeder with nuts on a regular basis and take note of any winged visitors to our school.
Bird houses will be erected soon around the school to help the birds through the cold winter months. These not only help to make our school more bird friendly but also help our mission to conserve the biodiversity around our school,therefore killing two birds with the one stone!!!
We admired a swallows nest which had 2 eggs still in it and were in awe at many more nests we found and admired how well they were constructed.
We held a bird quiz where we had to identify various types of birds and the winning class(Miss Mc Auliffe's 5th) won a bird feeder for outside their room. They now have the responsibility of filling the feeder with nuts on a regular basis and take note of any winged visitors to our school.
Bird houses will be erected soon around the school to help the birds through the cold winter months. These not only help to make our school more bird friendly but also help our mission to conserve the biodiversity around our school,therefore killing two birds with the one stone!!!
Biodiversity Green Flag Initiative
Pupils in Cloghroe N.S. are very busy working towards our fifth Green Flag, which is based on the theme of biodiversity. Each month pupils will explore a new topic which links into our theme of biodiversity.
Spooky Stroll to School
Pupils participated in a “spooky stroll to school”. We are currently revising one of our previous Green Flags which was based on the theme of travel. The spooky stroll was a huge success with over 500 pupils walking to school in Halloween costumes! Stay tuned for more photos....
October Species of the Month
Our topic of the month in October is trees. Cloghroe N.S. celebrated National Tree Day on October 6th by planting a tree.
September Species of the Month
In September, the boys and girls in Cloghroe N.S. were fluttering about while learning about butterflies. Pupils actively engaged in a buttterfly hunt around the school. Many classes also explored the life cycle and metamorphosis of the butterfly.