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20/06/2014
L'Derry Constituency First To Achieve 100% Eco Schools
The constituency of East Londonderry is the first in Northern Ireland to achieve full uptake of schools in the Eco-Schools Programme.
The Department of the Environment initiative encourages environmental action by schools to improve attitudes and behaviours towards the environment.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said he wrote to schools in September to encourage those still not registered with the Programme to do so. The DOE says 96% of schools across Northern Ireland are now part of the International Programme.
Speaking to pupils on the Eco Committee of Faughanvale Primary School, Greysteel during a visit with Gregory Campbell, Mark H Durkan said: "It is great to see the energy and enthusiasm you have in helping to improve the environment. Taking the opportunity to put into practice what you learn about the environment in class, involving the whole school and engaging the wider community is making a real difference towards a better environment and stronger economy.
"Schools across the North are involved in environmental action that can save money and improve the environment in which children learn. Two schools have achieved zero waste to landfill and in other instances school grounds are being developed as outdoor classrooms."
Locally, the programme is operated by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, an environmental charity. There are now 1,157 Eco-Schools in Northern Ireland representing 96% of all schools.
(IT/CD)
The Department of the Environment initiative encourages environmental action by schools to improve attitudes and behaviours towards the environment.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said he wrote to schools in September to encourage those still not registered with the Programme to do so. The DOE says 96% of schools across Northern Ireland are now part of the International Programme.
Speaking to pupils on the Eco Committee of Faughanvale Primary School, Greysteel during a visit with Gregory Campbell, Mark H Durkan said: "It is great to see the energy and enthusiasm you have in helping to improve the environment. Taking the opportunity to put into practice what you learn about the environment in class, involving the whole school and engaging the wider community is making a real difference towards a better environment and stronger economy.
"Schools across the North are involved in environmental action that can save money and improve the environment in which children learn. Two schools have achieved zero waste to landfill and in other instances school grounds are being developed as outdoor classrooms."
Locally, the programme is operated by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, an environmental charity. There are now 1,157 Eco-Schools in Northern Ireland representing 96% of all schools.
(IT/CD)
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