We are incredibly proud of our commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness here at Liscarroll National School! Achieving and maintaining our Green Flag award is a community effort, and we are constantly striving to make our school and our planet a better place.

Meet Our New Green Schools Committee!

We are delighted to introduce our enthusiastic new Green Schools Committee, lead by Mrs O ‘Flynn, composed of dedicated pupils who are eager to drive positive change. This year, our focus is sharper than ever on reducing our waste and cutting down on energy wastage across the school.

Our Key Initiatives:

• Waste Reduction and Recycling:

  • We encourage all staff and pupils to make full use of the recycling bins provided in every classroom and the staff kitchen. Every item recycled counts!

  • Recycling for Funds: We actively participate in the Deposit Return Scheme. We encourage pupils not to use single-use plastics, but if needs must, pupils ensure empty bottles are placed in the big yellow bin on the front yard. This initiative not only benefits the environment but also helps us raise valuable funds for our school!

• Energy Awareness:

  • We have a fantastic team of Energy Monitors who diligently monitor the use of lights and electrical items throughout the school day. These pupils use peer learning to help everyone become more aware of their energy consumption habits.

  • We recently had a highly informative visit from a member of SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland), who explained all about energy and conservation to our pupils.

• WEE Recycling:

  • To promote responsible disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, we encourage pupils and staff to make use of our WEE battery recycling bins (the blue boxes) located near the front door.

Exciting Projects Underway:

• Repair, Don't Replace: Mrs. O'Flynn is currently leading an exciting new initiative focused on repairing items rather than simply throwing them away. This project aims to teach valuable skills and promote a circular economy mindset. 

• Teagasc Visit: Our school was thrilled to host a Teagasc advisor for an engaging presentation on modern Irish farming and food production. Interactive Learning: Students asked questions and explored how high-quality food is produced right here in Ireland. Science & Nature: The session connected classroom concepts to real-world agricultural science and environmental care. Inspiring Future Career Paths: Children were encouraged to look ahead to potential career opportunities in the vibrant agri-food sector.

• Making a Difference with Picker Pals! Mrs O ‘Flynn and her committee is excited to take part in Picker Pals, an engaging environmental programme designed to empower young learners to care for our planet! Through fun stories, educational activities, and hands-on action, the Picker Pals initiative equips our pupils with their very own litter-picking kit to take home. Children take turns leading local "litter-picking adventures" with their families, turning environmental stewardship into a shared community effort. By building positive habits early, our students are learning that small actions can make a huge impact on keeping our neighborhoods clean, green, and vibrant.

Together, we’re raising a generation of eco-heroes—one litter-pick at a time!

We also plan to apply for and ESD grant in October 2026 to purchase and set up a polytunnel for our school.  It will be called the 'Liscarroll National School Polytunnel Project'.  We are very excited about this.

We have worked so hard to achieve our Green Flag award! Please continue to help us maintain our high standards of green awareness and contribute to a healthier environment for all.