​In March 2021, we were proud to receive our first Green Flag for Litter and Waste.
In the 2025/2026 academic year, we were awarded our second Green Flag, this time for the Water theme. This initiative focuses on water conservation and highlights the importance of managing our school’s water resources responsibly.
We are now looking forward to working on the Energy theme in the coming years. This theme encourages schools to take practical steps to reduce energy consumption and to raise awareness about climate change.
In 2019, the school was awarded its first Curious Minds Gold award (Then called the 'Discover Science and Maths Award') from the Science Foundation of Ireland. This year, we have achieved our fourth 'Curious Minds Gold Award'. This award celebrates our learning engagement in STEM education. It involves science, technology, maths, engineering and STEM show and tell.
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This year we took part in Maths Week. The 5th class created maths trails for the other classes to complete. We also took part in Science Week, where each class had great fun doing science experiments from learning about the digestive system to making rafts, volcanoes and magic potions!
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In April of this year, we will be taking part in the Food Dudes initiative again. This has been a great success in previous years and we have no doubt that it will be the same this year.
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As part of the Food Dudes initiative the children will be trialing and tasting some fruit and vegetables to promote healthy eating!
In 2018, we were delighted to be presented with our first Active School Flag (ASF) in recognition of our ongoing efforts to keep students active every day at school.
In June 2025, we proudly received our second Active School Flag, acknowledging our continued commitment to promoting physical activity among our students. This initiative, supported by Healthy Ireland, is part of a Department of Education and Skills programme.
The ASF recognises schools that strive to create a physically educated and physically active school community.
The ASF process involves self-evaluation across three key areas:
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Physical Education
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Physical Activity
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Partnerships
It also includes the celebration of Active School Week, an essential part of the initiative.
Following the self-evaluation, schools are required to plan and implement improvements that positively impact their school community and meet the ASF Success Criteria.
The Pieta Amber Flag Initiative recognises schools that work to create healthy, inclusive environments that support everyone’s well-being.
This year, with the help of our wonderful Amber Flag Committee, students enjoyed a special Wellbeing Week. During the week, homework focused only on wellbeing activities, giving students a chance to relax and enjoy some quiet time at home.
Students took part in a range of fun and calming activities, including Yoga, Meditation, Mindful Colouring, and more. A school-wide gratitude chain was also created, with each student adding something they are thankful for—spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school.
The committee also organised a wellbeing survey to hear what students think and how we can continue to make our school a happy and supportive place for everyone.