Congratulations to all forty one entries to this year's competition. As usual the standard was excellent. Six winning entries were selected to go forward for entry to the SDCC competition. Congratulations to Neveah, Chelsea, Rehanna, Seán, Ryan, Katie and Tyson on their winning entries. Their decorations can be viewed below.

All other entries can be viewed below.

The first Green School Committee meeting of the school year was held on Friday 27th of November. Due to current restrictions the meeting was held socially distanced and outdoors. Here are some notes from the meeting:

• ​The annual Recycled Christmas Decoration competition is back but with a twist. Decorations must be made from household recyclables and waste. It is open to all students in the school. The closing date for entries is Wednesday the 9th of December.
• New members were welcomed to the committee and new officers were elected.
• Reminder that we are working towards our 7th Green Flag.
• Third classes will be participating in an energy workshop in December. 

The next meeting will be held on Friday 11th on December .

Returning to school brought great news for two sixth class pupils and one of our past pupils. Their entries in the poster competition in S.D.C.C. were prizewinners. Ms. FitzGerald presented their prizes to them on Friday last. Congratulations!

Have a look at the booklet below to help you investigate your garden

Well done to all the children who entered the 'Design a poster' competition to mark European Action Against Racism Week. All entries were sent to South Dublin County Council for judging.  Below are some entries that received a highly commended award at school level.

The Clean and Green team are continuing to meet every Tuesday after school to carry out their gardening work and keep the school grounds litter free.

St. Ronan's Green School Committee have rolled out new eco friendly aluminium water bottles since returning to school in January. These bottles were sponsored by Glanmore foods and will replace the plastic beakers that were in use. 

The highly anticipated Recycled Christmas Decoration competition was held last week. Once again there was huge interest and a great amount of entries. The standard was extremely high and all the wonderful decorations were on display for everyone to see. Congratulations to Grace, Lukas, Veste, Augustina, Dion, Scott, Jessica, Alexander and Michael on their winning entries. Their entries have been sent on to represent the school in the SDCC competition where entries are displayed in Tallaght library.