An Taisce Green Schools Project

An Taisce Green Schools Project

St. Joseph’s NS was one of 25 schools chosen by An Taisce to take part in a Green Schools Project in 2023.This project involved our thoughts and hopes for what our environment will look like in 25 years. Each school was asked to express their hopes and vision in...
5th & 6th Classes plant spring bulbs

5th & 6th Classes plant spring bulbs

Our Fifth and Sixth classes were spotted out and about in the school garden planting spring bulbs, we can’t wait to see the new bulbs budding in Springtime! OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL...
Cluain na nร“g Garden

Cluain na nร“g Garden

Mrs. Cooke had some help from her class to finish the planting of a new garden at Cluain na nร“g. They used plants, logs and fairy doors made from recycled materials.
Wildflower Garden & Bug Hotel

Wildflower Garden & Bug Hotel

St. Joseph’s Wildflower Garden is in full beautiful bloom this month. Also Mr. Doyle and some students built a Bug Hotel and aptly named it ‘Bugginham Palace’. This will attract bugs, insects and butterflies and we are delighted to be doing our bit...
Pedal Energy Event

Pedal Energy Event

Our Fifth and Sixth classes took part in an Action Energy Day held in the school by Gavin Harte. The Pedal Energy Day was a great way to highlight all the work our Green School team have done towards gaining our Energy Flag. The presentation was impressive and...
Green Schools – Renewal Visit

Green Schools – Renewal Visit

As part of our renewal process to apply for our 9th Green Schools Flag, Jim Callery (Environmental Awareness Officer with Wicklow County Council) made a visit to our school.  He was shown around the school by our fantastic Green School Committee.