SustainabilityinSelskarCollege

March2023-Studentswerebusy prepping beds, planting bulbs andenhancingthebiodiversityof the community! The seedlings were looking vibrant as they prepare to head out to their community as part of the 'Edible Towns project' with Wexford EnvironmentalNetwork

As part of #take1week226thyearStudentsengagedwith SDG 15 (life on land) and SDG 11 (sustainable communities) Students surveyed the school grounds and chose locations to increase Biodiversity by planting springbulbs

The Selskar College school community is always looking for opportunities to get involved with the wider community in positive ways Fifth Year Art students began work on a creative arts project in Whites Hotel, where they hope to raise awareness and promotebiodiversity

ForEnergyAwarenessDay2022, students,staff,theSelskarCollege GreenSchoolscommitteeand variousclassgroupsparticipated intalkson:EnergyUseinthe Home,LightingDisplay,Insulation (Walls,Attic), Handouts/Temperature cards/GuideandGrant information

Students from 3 Connacht homemade card and some Irish grown plants as a thank you to Monica for presenting the Climate Literacy course This programme was funded by WexfordLocalDevelopment

In January 2023, third year class Connacht hosted a Water Awareness week As part of week they hosted a Poster competition Leo, Vanessa and Sophie created these three fantastic posters to raisedawarenessacrosstheschoolcollege