Green Schools Project
At Rehins School, we are proud to begin our journey with the Green Schools project, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and creating
a greener future for our students and community. 🌿

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1. What are Green Schools?
Green Schools is an international environmental education program promoting sustainability in schools. It is run by An Taisce in Ireland as part of the global Eco-Schools initiative.

2. Key Objectives:
● Increase environmental awareness among students.
● Promote sustainable practices in schools.
● Encourage active student participation in environmental projects.

3. The Seven-Step Process:
1. Form a Green Schools Committee – Involve students, teachers, and staff.
2. Conduct an Environmental Review – Assess current practices and identify areas for
improvement.
3. Develop an Action Plan – Set clear and achievable sustainability goals.
4. Monitor and Evaluate Progress – Track improvements and adjust actions as needed.
5. Curriculum Links – Integrate environmental topics into lessons.
6. Inform and Involve the Community – Engage parents and the local community.
7. Create a Green Code – Develop a school-wide commitment to sustainability.

4. Key Themes (Each With Its Own Green Flag Award):
● Litter & Waste
● Energy
● Water
● Travel
● Biodiversity
● Global Citizenship (Litter & Waste, Energy, Marine Environment, etc.)

5. Benefits of Green Schools:
● Encourages responsibility and teamwork.
● Reduces the school’s environmental footprint.
● Saves energy and resources.
● Provides hands-on learning experiences.

Here’s a simple Action Plan to get your school started with the Litter & Waste theme for Green Schools.

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Green Schools - Litter & Waste Action Plan

Step 1: Form a Green Schools Committee
✅ Include students, teachers, and staff.
✅ Assign roles (e.g., Chairperson, Secretary, Communication Officer).
✅ Hold regular meetings to discuss progress.

Step 2: Conduct an Environmental Review
✅ Check how much waste the school produces daily/weekly.
✅ Identify common types of waste (paper, plastic, food waste, etc.).
✅ Assess the effectiveness of current recycling bins.

Step 3: Set Goals & Develop an Action Plan
✅ Reduce overall waste in the school by at least 20% over the year.
✅ Increase recycling efforts and ensure all bins are labeled correctly.
✅ Implement a “Waste-Free Lunch” initiative (encourage reusable containers).
✅ Introduce composting for food waste.

Step 4: Raise Awareness & Educate Students
✅ Hold an assembly to introduce Green Schools and explain the goals.
✅ Run classroom activities about waste management (sorting games, posters, etc.).
✅ Organize a schoolwide competition (e.g., “Best Waste-Free Lunch” challenge).

Step 5: Monitor & Evaluate Progress
✅ Conduct regular bin checks and waste audits.
✅ Keep a record of improvements (photos, charts, student reports).
✅ Get feedback from students and staff on what’s working.

Step 6: Engage the School & Wider Community

✅ Involve parents by sharing tips in school newsletters.
✅ Organize a community clean-up event.
✅ Work with local businesses to promote sustainability.

Step 7: Create a Green Code
✅ Have students come up with a short, catchy slogan to remind everyone of the school’s green commitment (e.g., “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Our School, Our Future!”).
✅ Display the Green Code around the school.