School Initiatives
St. FARNAN’S N.S. – GREEN SCHOOL
In St Farnan’s we pride ourselves on being very environmentally aware. We received our first Green Schools Flag in 2016 for litter and Waste. In 2018 we received our second flag for Energy. We are planning to obtain the next Green Flag for Water in the coming year.
While it is a whole school effort, this effort is co-ordinated by our Green School Committee, made up of staff members, children and parents. Our G.S.C. meet regularly to report on progress regarding waste and energy management.
We also work closely with LEAP Tidy Towns group and are involved in National Spring Clean each year.
St. FARNAN’S N.S. – HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOL (HPS)
St. Farnan’s N.S. started work on the Health Promoting Schools initiative in September 2015. This programme is run in conjunction with the HSE and the Department of Education.
While it is a whole school effort, this effort is co-ordinated by our HPS Committee, made up of staff members, children and parents. Our HPSC . meet regularly to report on progress.
We received recognition/flag for our efforts in the area of Healthy eating.
Other:
- Music Generation – every second year
- Swimming lessons are provided to all pupils in the second term at Waterpoint, Enniscrone
- Visiting GAA Coaches – Football and Hurling/Camogie
- Outside Garda Vetted agencies are used at time for Gymnastics, Dance, Boxercise, Multi-Sports
- Heritage in Schools initiative
- Trips to the theatre, activity centres, museums and other attractions
- Visiting performers and artists to inspire and inform
- Maintaining the school vegetable garden
- National Spring Clean
