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St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush
Europe's first CFES School of Distinction

Green Schools Award Ceremony 2025

Congratulations to the four TY students whose ‘Water is Life’ video won the Runner-Up Award.
15-May-25
Green Schools Award Ceremony 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our talented students—Triana Liste Conde, Nicole Farrell, Holly McCarthy, and Chloe Savage—have been recognized as runners-up in the prestigious Green-Schools Ireland Water Video Competition 2025. Their creative and impactful video entry highlighted the importance of water conservation, aligning with this year's theme, "Water is Life".

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About Green-Schools Ireland

Green-Schools, operated by An Taisce, is Ireland's leading environmental management and education programme for schools. It promotes long-term, whole-school action for the environment and is student-led, involving the wider community. The programme encompasses various themes, including Litter and Waste, Energy, Water, Travel, Biodiversity, and Global Citizenship.

The Green-Schools Water Video Competition is an annual event open to secondary schools participating in the Water Theme. Students are invited to create a 1-to-3 minute video around the theme "Water is Life," aiming to inspire awareness and action on water conservation. Winners are invited to a prize-giving ceremony in Dublin.This award ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 15th, at the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Dublin. The event celebrated the efforts of students participating in various Green-Schools programmes throughout the year. Notable attendees includedJeffry Burke from Uisce Éireann and Joanne Scott, who leads the Water Theme for Green-Schools Ireland.

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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Triana, Nicole, Holly, and Chloe for their outstanding work, creativity, and commitment to environmental awareness.

Thanks to Mr Delahunty Ms Lowe and the Greens School committee and members for their continuing support. This achievement reflects the spirit of innovation and responsibility that defines our school community. Thanks to all those students who submitted Posters and videos to this year's competition. Watch out for next years' .This could be you.

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