The Awarding of our First Green Flag: 25-3-10 - Clonroche School

Our Green Flag is Raised on 25th March 2010

On 25th March, 2010 the school celebrated the awarding of its first green flag. Our teacher, Mrs. Jean Goff, spearheaded the campaign that led to this great achievement. Under her watchful eye, pupils and teachers learnt how to make the school greener. Everyone associated with the school also made a huge effort to improve the school environment. The flag was raised by pupils Pierce Doyle and Shannon Hudson, members of the school's Green Committee, along with teacher Mrs. Goff. In attendance on the day were Cliona Connolly, Environment Awareness Officer, Wexford County Council, local representatives and parents. Following the raising of the flag, children recited a poem, danced, sang and played music in the hall. Buí Bolg performed a very entertaining puppet show in the afternoon. The children were treated to party food and drinks before going home.

The photograph below was taken at the green flag ceremony in Hotel Kilkenny on 2-2-10. The green flag was presented to members of our Green School Committee on that day. In the picture are from left to right:Anthony Purcell (acting Green-Schools Manager), Conor O'Dwyer (Wrigley Company), Cliona Connolly (Environment Awareness Officer, Wexford County Council), Malcom Noonan (Mayor of Kilkenny City), Jean Goff (teacher), Kathleen Ryan (REPAK Ltd), Yvonne Kelly (Green-Schools Travel Officer) and three pupils who are on the Green School Committee. Wrigley Company and REPAK ltd. are two large sponsors for the Green-Schools Programme.