News from ECO school committees

Recently the ECO committee in three schools emailled me to share what they had done to gain an ECO Green Flag.
1. Killylea Primary School who have just been awarded their third Green Flag focused on the area of sustainable transport and their campaign successfully changed the views of parents and children about travelling to school. This school is also celebrating being one of the finalists in the Sustainable Ireland Awards.
2. Drumadonnell Primary School's committee led campaigns against litter and energy waste and encouraged healthy eating.
3. The ECO Warriors of St Joseph's Primary School, Bessbrook reminded everyone to switch of lights and save energy.

Congratulations to all three schools.

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ECO-UNESCO's Young Environmentalist Awards 2010

Take part in Ireland's all island awards programme for young people between the ages of 12 and 18, by carrying out an environmental project in your local area.
Registration Deadline 27th November 2009
Contact ECO-UNESCO for more details
email info@ecounesco.ie or visit the website http://www.ecounesco.ie

ECO-UNESCO National Youth Forum

The ECO UNESCO National Youth Forum for 15-18 year olds in taking place in Dublin on Wednesday 25th November 2009. Contact ECO-UNESCO for more details
email info@ecounesco.ie or visit the website http://www.wcounesco.ie
This is an opportunity for young people to voice their views, meet the experts and learn about how they can take action on Climate Change.

Tree Day on 10th November

All existing and newly registered Breathing Places schools are encouraged to get involved in TREE DAY on the 10th November. All registered schools will be offered a free native rowan tree sapling for planting at school. Visit the Breathing Places for Schools site to find out more.

Schools may also be approached to participate in the record breaking tree planting event on 5th December. http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/treeoclock/pledgeform.shtml

One World Week and World Food Day

There are two world wide events coming up in October. One World Week begins on the 18th October and World Food Day is the previous Wednesday 16th October. You can find out about both events and other Global themes relevant to ESD and Citizenship on the Global Dimensions website. http://www.globaldimension.org.uk Find out what other schools are doing and use the free online library to support global, intercultural and environmental learning.