We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in being awarded our Eco-Schools Green Flag. This is the 6th Green Flag we have been awarded by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.  The Eco-School’s team were very impressed with our school’s work.

They conveyed their congratulations in writing to all concerned - staff and pupils alike, and not forgetting the caretaker and many parents who helped our school achieve its environmental targets.  We will hold the flag for two years and will be reapplying in March 2026.

The assessors made the following comments about the strengths of our school evident in the assessment visit:

• The implementation of different waste initiatives throughout the school has seen a considerable reduction in the use of SUPs with more pupils using refillable bottles, and more recycling bins have been placed in key locations around the school.
• Following the successful Hallowe’en costume and Christmas jumper swap, the uniform swap was a fantastic way of not only reducing textile waste but also helping with the current cost of living crisis. Cash for Clobber is yet another way of ensuring unwanted clothes don’t end up in landfill while offering a financial incentive.
• Excellent use of the outdoor spaces to grow your own produce with every class having their own particular area. The introduction of the after schools Forest Schools club is a further way to improve pupils’ experience of learning outdoors.

We look forward to attending the Awards Ceremony in Belfast for the presentation of our Green Flag on Wednesday 19th June.