Walking to School and Raising the Green Flag in Clonakilty
June 5, 2012
Daltaí na Gaelscoile Chloch na gCoillte (Clonakilty Gaelscoil pupils) came out in force recently on Lá Náisiúnta Siúil ar Scoil to partake in the Green Schools’ National Walk to School Day, joining school children from all over Ireland. The Green Schools’ initiative aimed to have more than 20,000 children walking to school on the day, known as Walk on Wednesday (WOW), which is held annually. Children from Gaelscoil Chloch na gCoillte were joined by some of their tuismitheoirí (parents) and múinteoirí (teachers), making up the grand total of 214 walkers!
The Bus Siúlóide (Walking Bus), was in celebratory mode as it made its way from outside the Bank of Ireland to the school building at the Waterfront. Méara an Bhaile (Town Mayor), Cllr. John Loughnan, joined in and on arrival at the school did the honours of hoisting the school’s second Green Flag at An Gaelscoil, which had been presented formally the previous day. Daltaí na Gaelscoile (the pupils) were delighted to receive their second Brat Glas, which was in recognition of their efforts to save energy ar scoil and also raise awareness of the importance of energy saving le dhá bhliain anuas (over the last two years).
Cionnaith Ó Súilleabhain,
Rúnaí Scoile,
Gaelscoil Chloch na gCoillte,
Cois Uisce,
Cloch na gCoillte,
Iarthair Chorcaí.
