Our Eco-Schools programme aims to promote environmental awareness of the entire school. An awareness of the environment and a pride in our school and community is an important part of our school ethos.
In Ashgrove Primary our Eco Committee is led by Mrs McGivern. The Eco Committee is made up of a number of children from P4-7.
Following our assessment, we have become a Green Flag Eco School. A summary of our main actions are:
Developing a Global Perspective
Participate in Walk to School Week
Take part in World Fairtrade Day
Take part in Energy Power Down Day
Development of our Outdoor Play Facilities
Work towards becoming a Fair Trade School
Cash for Clobber
Sustrans
Ashgrove Primary is taking part in the Active School Travel Programme, Sustains which is funded by the Department of Infrastructure and the Public Health Agency. The aim of the programme is to increase the number of children who regularly walk, cycle or scoot to school. Benefits of more active travel include:
increased physical activity levels resulting in improved health and well-being
reduced congestion and pollution around schools
improved academic performance and attendance rates
increased road safety awareness
increased confidence, self-esteem and independence for young people
