The children, parents and staff of St. Joseph’s Primary were delighted to see their Green Flag finally erected this week. A very enthusiastic Eco Group were very pleased as they are very committed in their mission to make all things ‘Eco-Friendly’ at St Joseph’s. Each year the Eco Committee encourage all children and staff to audit the school for ‘green’ capacity and from this audit produce their own ‘Eco Plan’ for the school.

This year we are looking to reduce litter, waste minimisation, biodiversity and, in addition, will be spearheading a community litter pick this session. As ever, the children and staff were ably supported by parents in this venture with two of our parents, Mrs Morris and Mrs Shields, purchasing the flagpole for the school. These ladies’ father, Mr Kerr, made it a family affair by helping to install our flagpole in the school grounds. It’s onwards and upwards for St. Joseph’s and their Eco Committee as we head towards another term and more ‘Eco’ opportunities to develop in the school.