Eco-Schools Planner 2015/16

Below is a list of projects and events happening in this school year – some are happening right now so don’t miss out!!

Please put a ‘yes’ in the register box if you would like to sign up for and receive more information on any of the projects. All of these projects are optional and designed to complement your Eco-Schools work please only select those which are of use to you or you think it would be fun to participate in.

Name and postcode of School:

Project/Event / Topic Links / Dates / Register
Trócaire Poster Competition
A Primary pupilposter competition focusing on the global impact of climate change. Win a unique sculpture, created at the Eco-Schools 20th Anniversary Event, for your school. Teaching resources available. / Global Perspective / Sept 2015 –
16th October 2015
Translink Travel Challenge – A two week travel challenge promoting sustainable travel for all schools. Running all year until 23rd Mayin any two weeks which suits your school. Resources and prizes available. / Transport / Sept 2015 – May 2016
Wrigley’s Litter Less Project – An international Eco-Schools campaign focusing on litter and waste reduction. Seed funding available to implement your project which you must create a short report on. Simple application process required to shortlistparticipating schools. / Litter and Waste / October 2015 – April 2016
Live Here Love Here – Eco-Schools World Days of Action - Take action and clean-up, green-up or spruce-up a grot spot in your school or community with an event during the international Eco-Schools World Days of Action. Resources and prizes available. / Litter / 2nd – 6th November 2015
Cash for Clobber Competition
Recycle clothing and textiles with Cookstown Textile Recyclers – the only BSI accredited clothing recycling company which Eco-Schools NI recommend. Great prizes each year for schools that recycle the most. / Waste / Sept 2015 – May 2016 / Sign up by calling Cookstown Textile Recyclers directly on
028 9447 8880
Young Reporters for the Environment – An international reporting competition for Post-Primary pupils - submit an investigative report on an environmental issue through written, photographic or video journalism. / Environmental issue of your choice / April 2016 Deadline
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