​Green Schools Committee
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Radharc na Mara has been part of the Green-Schools programme for over 15 years. We have a very active Green-Schools Committee who work hard every year informing pupils, staff and parents of our actions. We do regular community litter picks, take part in workshops, run poster competitions, gardening and lots more. We are always learning, informing and involving. 

About Green Schools

The Green Schools programme covers many different aspects of the environment.  We learn about lots of different themes, such as litter and waste, energy, water and travel.  
There are 10 themes in the programme and we are proud to announce that we achieved our 10th Green Flag  in May 2025 on the theme of Global Citizenship Food and Biodiversity.  

The Food and Biodiversity theme focused on:
  • Local actions - what can we do at school and at home.
  • Learn about growing food - different classes get involved in growing potatoes, carrots, peas, lettuces, strawberries etc.
  • Use organic methods and be wildlife friendly.
  • Learn about the biodiversity on our school grounds.
  • Create a wildlife area on the school grounds to encourage biodiversity.
  • Learn about global food production, food miles and food waste.​
Ms Power, Laurie, Evan & Patrick accepting our 10th Green Flag at the Green-Schools Award Ceremony. 
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The Hare's Corner & Burrenbeo Trust Initiative


​The RSA and 123.ie visited our school to check on the woodlands and mini-orchard they kindly sponsored through the Hare's Corner Initiative.  Our 18 native trees and 3 apple trees are well established and flourishing, growing alongside our children at an impressive pace.  Thank you to The Hare's Corner and Burrenbeo Trust for their valued support in developing our school grounds.

Our Green-Schools committee, Des, Laurie and Ms. Power were extremely busy throughout the year landscaping and enhancing our school campus.

Make sure you walk around the school grounds and explore this beautiful space where the children engage in hands-on learning in leafy surroundings that support their well-being.