Christmas Decoration Competition 2017

Biodiversity Photography Competition Winners

The winner of the parents category was Sara and Elena O' Sullivan's dad John O' Sullivan.

The over all winner of the whole school was Natalia Klimoszewska in Ms. O' Brien/ Mr Foleys 3rd class.Amazing Work !!!!

Winners:

5th +6th class(  Ms. Nic Gearailt ) Kumagal Mustafa,

3rd + 4th ( Mr. Walsh) Zara Ghori

1st + 2nd ( Mr. Kirby ) Adam Browne

Junior + Senior Infants ( Ms. Downing ) Jude Mc Carthy

Runner Ups :

Junior Infants ( Mr. Moylan's Class) Muhammad Ibrahim Naseer

1st class ( Ms. Walsh ) Seán Tupper

3rd class ( Ms. Nesdale ) Emilis Matijofius

5th Class ( Ms. Casey) Tara Swanton

Congratulations to all the deserving winners .

Ms. Downing 

                       

Winners and Runner-Ups!

Biodiversity means all plant and animal life!

You are welcome to view the entries in the main building outside rooms 6 and 8 downstairs.

Winners won trophies and runner ups won a set of Pentel colouring pencils!

Green School Quiz 1/3/13

Green School Quiz

There  was a monster Green School Quiz in the halla . There were 30 teams made up of pupils from 1st to 6th class. Congratulations to the winners, we were very impressed with their extensive environmental knowledge. For the past two years the school has focused on saving water. There were plenty of questions on our local water ways and water pollution.Pupils were asked if they could recall our water slogan " Water is precious it keeps us alive, if we dont get enough we may not survive". It was very close between the teams. We even had to have tie breaker questions !

Quiz winners  received a special plaque to celebrate their achievement.

Green School Projects

5th class artwork

water cycle project by 4th class



Senior Infant did water experiments






Water workshop



Green School Committee members enjoying a water workshop given by Sandy Groarty from an Taisce



Water Saving Tips

       Water Saving Tips

Our Motto: ‘Water is precious. It keeps us alive. If you don’t get enough, you may not survive. ‘

We can learn how to Conserve Water and Use it Effectively.

1. Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or cleaning.

2. Turn off the taps when brushing your teeth. A bathroom tap uses 6 gallons per minute. Wet your brush, turn off the water, brush, then turn on to rinse.

3. It takes about 36 gallons of water to fill a bathtub, so showers are generally the more water-efficient way to bathe.Bathe your young children together.

4. Fill the bath tub half full. A full bath tub uses 36 gallons of water.

5. Cut your shower time by two minutes.

6. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues, insects and other such waste in the bin rather than the toilet.

7. Dishwasher: Wash only full loads and reduce by one load per week. A dishwasher uses 15 gallons per load.

8. Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

9. Insulate your water pipes. You'll get hot water faster plus avoid wasting water while it heats up.

10. Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water

and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colours.

11. Listen for dripping taps and running toilets. Fixing a leak can save 300 gallons a month or more.

12. If you accidentally drop ice cubes when filling your glass from the freezer, don't throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.

13. Invest in a water barrel to harvest water. Use this to water plants and wash your car and patio.

Outdoors & Landscaping

1. Don't leave the hose running while washing your car. Use a nozzle with an automatic shut off and a sponge and bucket of soapy water.

2. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and walkways.

3. Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. This holds moisture in so you do not have to water as often.

4. Water only when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.

5. Set a kitchen timer when watering your lawn or garden to remind you when to stop. A running hose can discharge up to 10 gallons a minute.

6. Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.

7. Watering Time: The best time of the day to water is close to sunrise or close on sunset in order to minimize levels of water evaporation.

Ciarán Kenny, Green Schools Committee

Winners of the Christmas Tree Competition 2012

A big congratulations to all the winners of the Christmas Tree Decoration Competition. It was so difficult to chose only one from each class. The following is a list of our very creative and talented winners.

From Junior Infants our winners are:

Leah Barrett from Ms. Ruane's class

Fionn Swanton from Ms. O'Donovan's class

Liam Kelleher from Ms. Walsh's class

Matilda Bin from Ms. Creedon's class

From Senior Infants our winners are:

Hugh McGinn from Ms. Hennessy's class

Seán Coakley from Ms. Beechinor's class

Scott Keenan from Ms. Peare's class

Felix O'Sullivan from Ms. Kelleher's class

From First Class our winners are:

Rebecca Downey  from Ms. Chawlke's class

Laura Sheehan from Ms. Walsh's class

Jakob Orlowski from Ms. Ivers' class

Eoghan O'Connor  from Ms. Roche's class

From Second Class our winners are:

Molly McCarthy from Ms. Kelleher's class

Cian O'Connor from Ms. Bradley's class

Nicole Szewezuk from Ms. O'Keeffe's class

From Third Class our winners are:

Niamh Geaney from Mr. Flynn's class

Jules McCarthy from Ms. Quigley's class

Juliet O' Keeffe from Mr. Connell's class

Sophie Supplisson from Ms. O'Callaghan's class

From Fourth Class our winners are:

Kate Rohan from Ms. O'Brien's class

Jack Anthony from Ms. Donnelly's class

Kevin Moran from Ms. Walsh's class

From Fifth Class our winners are:

Oran Gallagher from Ms. Galvin's class

Diego Hurlihy from Ms. Guilfoyle's class

Heather Santry from Ms. O'Sullivan's class

Caitlin O'Neil from Mr. Moynihan's class

From Sixth Class our winners are:

Mark Leahy from Ms. Casey's class

Laura Harrington from Mr. Walsh's class

Amy McCarthy from Ms. Horgan's class

Slogan Competition Winners

Congratulations to the two winners of the Green Schools Slogan Competition!
This year we were looking for the best Save Water Slogans.

In first place was Adam Coleman from 6th class with the excellent slogan:
"Water is precious, it keeps us alive, if you don't get enough you may not survive."

Also a huge congratulations to Rachel Conway in 4th class with her slogan:
"Water is a precious thing, treat it like a bit of bling"

 Enjoy your prizes!

Alternative Christnas Tree

Thanks to all the children who worked so hard putting together Scoil Niocláis' Alternative Christmas Tree. Our tree is adorned with beautiful decorations made by the children of our school using recycled materials. Well done on such great creativity!

Special congratulations to all the winners of the Alternative Decoration Competition.

Saving Energy

Green School Committee 2011

Pupil Representatives:
Junior Infants: Daniel Griffin
Senior Infants : Ben Warren Flynn
1st class:Callum Murphy
2nd class: Ciarán Kenny & Tadhg Kennelly
3rd class: Nicole Maher
4th class: Cillian Dunlea
5th class: David Scott
6th class: Seán Grace,Daniel Cullinane,Rebecca O’ Brien.

Parent Representative: Irene Warren
Teacher Representatives: Ms.Sinéad Downing, Ms. Eileen Chawke, Ms. Annette Raher.

Christmas Tree Competition 2010

The Christmas Tree Decoration Competition was a great success this year. Thank you to all the creative children who made a decoration from recyclable material. The winning entry in each class received a certificate and a selection box.

Junior Infants
Ms. O’ Connor’s Class : Ellie Brennan
Ms. Currane’s Class : Daniel Griffin
Ms. Bradley’s Class: Jacob Lane

Senior Infants
Ms. Downing’s Class: Sarah Mc Ginn
Ms Beechinor’s Class : Cian O’Connor
Ms Raher’s Class : Amy O’ Callaghan
Ms. Kelleher’s Class: Diarmaid O’ Regan

1st Class
Ms. Ivors’s Class: Juliet O’ Keefe
Ms Nyan’s Class : Alyssa
Kevin O’ Connell’s Class: Sarah Lucey
Ms. Deasy’s Class:Marco Herlihy

2nd Class
Mr. Mc Donald’s Class: Jamie Fogarty Finn
Ms. Mary Walsh’s Class: Niamh Barry
Ms. Horgan’s Class : Zach O’ Keefe
Ms. O’ Sullivan’s Class: Ciarán Kenny.

3rd Class
Mr Moynihan’s Class: Heather Santry
Ms. Donnelly’s Class: Niamh Costello
Ms. Ruane’s Class: Adam Nolan
Mr. Foley’s Class: Melaine Grace

4th Class
Mr . Walsh’s Class: Amy Mc Carthy
Ms. O’ Mahony’s Class: Seanadh O’ Sullivan
Ms. O’ Brien’s Class: Daniel Ghori

5th Class
Ms. O’ Brien’s Class : Sinéad Brady
Mrs. Kenny’s Class: Alice Gough
Ms. O’ Callaghan’s Class: Jennifer Collins

6th Class

Ms. Walsh’s Class: Lauren Seery & Ruth O’ Hallahan

Christmas Tree Art Competition

The Walking Bus

Walking School Bus

What is a walking bus?

A walking bus consists of a minimum of two adult escorts (parents or guardians) – a ‘driver’ at the front and a ‘conductor’ at the rear. Parents take it in turns to escort each others children to and from school. The bus has a set route each morning, with an agreed pick up point and a drop off point in the school halla. The bus is punctual and like a regular bus must leave on time. The pupils hold onto a rope to help them stay together.

Parents share the responsibility of the walking bus once it is set up. They will exchange phone numbers and organise a substitute if required. This initiative is successfully in operation in several schools in Cork city and as a measure of success, in some schools there are waiting lists to get on the walking bus. A Walkability Audit of each route has taken place to ascertain how long it takes to walk to school and to identify the most suitable route. Cork County Council are working in close liaison with Scoil Niocláis to improve the routes for pedestrians. The teachers will teach their pupils specific lessons on road safety in June. A trial week for the walking bus scheme will take place the 14th to 18th of June. This will be called the Scoil Niocláis Walk to School Week. There will be stickers for all pupils that walk to school and a certificate for those that travel to school on a walking bus. The Golden Boot Award will be awarded to the class with most walkers. An Art Competition, a quiz and bicycle workshops are among the fun activities planned for the week.

Why choose the walking bus?

The walking bus is an attractive option as it has many benefits. It reduces traffic congestion and carbon dioxide emissions. It promotes exercise and an essential pattern of exercise can be established at an early age. Research has proven that walking to school improves concentration levels. It promotes pedestrian skills and an improved awareness of road safety - a necessary life skill. It promotes social interaction and independence. It is convenient for parents as they do not have to accompany their children to school daily as it is run on a rota basis.

What if you wish to volunteer to become a parent on a walking bus ?

You will receive training from Cork County Council’s Road Safety and Travel Awareness Team. There is a training session on Tuesday the 8th of June at 8.00pm in the school halla.
At least 2 parents will supervise a walking bus. The ratio of supervision is 1:6 ( 1 adult to 6 children). You will be responsible for contacting a replacement volunteer if you are unable to take your turn. A contact with phone numbers of substitutes will be provided.
If a child does not arrive on time the bus must carry on. It is the parents responsibility to get them to the bus on time. The local gardaí will help to get the buses established and accompany buses on the initial week.The walking bus meets at a designated area .e.g. Dunvale Esatate. Once the bus reaches Scoil Niocláis it’s end stop is the school halla. Pupils are dispersed to class from here.

Let’s put our best foot forward for Walk to School Week the 14th to 18th of June. Scoil Niocláis is currently seeking our second Green Flag which is the energy flag. Thank you for your continued support for our Green School Programme.

Ms. Sinéad Downing
The Green School Co-ordinator

Walking Bus pick up Points
(Please refer to the map to view routes)

1. Dunvale also serving Alderbrook & Curragh Woods
2. The Maples also serving Frankfield Estate & Seven Oaks.
3. Parkgate
4. Ardfield also serving Carraigaline.

First Class