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Green-Schools Green-Schools Water Theme

Green-Schools Water Theme • Introduction to Water Theme • Review of 7 Steps • Case Studies and Important Updates

An Taisce EEU

Green-Schools International Environmental Programme Award Scheme Long Term Programme Holistic Ethos Whole-School Action

Schools Sponsors Industry Partnership Local An Taisce Authorities

Irish Water & Green-Schools Water is the third theme of the Green- Schools programme and is sponsored by Irish Water . Poster Competition ‘Be Water Smart’ deadline Friday 12 th of February The Irish Water Green-Schools of the Year Award will recognise innovation and creativity among schools that are applying for the An Taisce Green Flag for Water in the 2015/2016 academic year. For more information visit www.water.ie and keep an eye on www.greenschoolsireland.org for upcoming events and competitions.

GREEN-SCHOOLS IN IRELAND 3,881 schools registered Over 94% of all schools in Ireland 66,957 teachers 3,139 schools awarded 829,485 pupils

Remember... The situation will vary from school to school Green-Schools is a STRUCTURED but FLEXIBLE programme

Does Green-Schools Make a Difference? Savings made by participating Green- Schools during the 2014/2015 academic year

Does Green-Schools Make a Difference? Raising awareness is KEY! 100 80 60 40 20 0 Year 1 Year 2

Green-Schools Themes 1:Litter and Waste 7: Global Citizenship 2: Energy Energy Green- Schools Themes 3: Water 6: Global Citizenship Litter and Waste 4: Travel 5: Biodiversity

Why care about water?  A very important resource?  Essential to all forms of life  Water shortages and contaminated supply is not just confined to Third World Countries  It is projected that by 2025 almost 50% of the world population will struggle to meet their basic needs. (UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, Holland )  Water costs money to treat

WATER IN THE WORLD Salt water % Fresh Water %

Rain Cloud Did you know? A dripping tap at rate of one drip per second can waste 10,000 litres of water a year!! The journey of a water drop

Where is H2O used in Your School • Toilets ~ 60% • Sinks • Dishwasher • Cleaning • Gardens • Laboratories • Taps • Kitchens/staffrooms • Radiators • Home Econ/ W’work • Showers • Washing • Swimming Pool

The 7 Steps!!!

Implementing the Programme – The 7 Steps! 7. Green 3. Action Plan 2. Environmental Review Code 4. Monitoring and Evaluation 1. Green-Schools Committee 6. Informing and Involving 5. Curriculum Work

Step 1: Committee Step 2: Environmental Review Step 2: Essential Actions Step 1: Committee 1. Water Usage • Sub committees Review: water meter/bills/estimates (2 main reviews) • Water wardens/ Water detectives 2. Water Audit Examine: Number of taps, sinks, toilets, radiators , kettles etc. 3. Leak Tests (Small and Big) Drips/leaks survey, checking taps, toilets, radiators, pipes underground (How)etc

Sample Review of Water Usage

Reading a meter Locate and read the Read black school’s water meter numbers for Red numbers cubic meters indicate litres (100’s and 10’s) Irish meter readings are in cubic meters (x 1000 for litres) Record the water usage on a daily/weekly basis and plot on a graph Reading the meter when there is no water usage indicates a leak

TEST BLACK DIGITS are Afternoon 0 0 1 3 9 8 8 Metres Cubed Morning 0 0 1 2 7 2 5 RED DIGITS Water Use (-) are Litres (sometimes Water metres include a third Red digit , this is the ones and sometimes this is a dial) NB: Also there may be a dial for millilitres.

TEST Afternoon 0 0 1 3 9 8 8 Morning 0 0 1 2 7 2 5 12 metres Cubed Water Use (-) 1 2 6 3 and 630 Litres OR WELL DONE! 12,630L

Sample Water Audit Dispatch your crew!

Recommended Actions  Water Use Survey in school  Behavioural Survey (at home) – general water usage, tooth brush/detergent surveys etc .  Investigate the Lifecycle of Water in the School  Use of detergent and cleaners`- hazardous?  Local water amenities (rivers, streams, lakes, beaches)  Rainwater collection and usage

Step 3: Action Plan Action Person/Group Responsible Time Frame Carry out a Biodiversity Awareness Survey to Green-Schools Committee Early to mid September Two overall objectives examine the level of awareness among students and staff Habitat Map the school grounds and do up a list of Green-Schools Committee Early to mid September the biodiversity in our school 1) Increase levels of awareness 2) Practical improvements

Step 3. Action Plan Start with no cost/low cost  Turn it off campaign  ‘hippos’ in cisterns (see Resources on Green-Schools Website)  adopt a local beach/river/lake (Clean Coasts),  collect rainwater for gardens etc.  Switch to environmentally – friendly cleaning products Higher costs •  Install water-saving taps, toilets, urinals  Rainwater harvesting  School build (sensor urinals, Smaller cisterns or dual flush)

Sample Action Plan

Activities from Water Resource Interactive Water Resource for Primary and Secondary Schools • The resource looks at: • - The Water Cycle - Journey of a Water Drop - Water Conservation - Climate Change - Water People There are lesson plans for each topic. The resource can be found on our website • http://www.greenschoolsireland.org/resources/water.215.html

Step 4. Monitoring & Evaluating • Water Usage - Water Wardens • Leaks - Leak Detectives • Water Audit (if changed) • Follow-up Survey • Water Savings/Pledges Recorded with Drops • Monitor Progress • Check and Revise Action Plan • Keep all Records for Application (Record Book/Water Diary ) • Update Notice Board

Sample Monitoring Chart

Step 5. Curriculum links Mind Map Activity Geography Science Maths Water Curriculum Links Languages Art NB: Print Q9 on the application form and put up in each class in order to keep track of the curriculum links (see handout for further details/handbook/water resource)

Step 6. Informing and Involving  Day of Action UN World Water Day 22 nd March Blue Days • • Visits to: treatment plant, hydro Clean Up a Water Course Day • power station, reservoir, lakes/rivers or Beach Clean Up (involve • Speakers – Environmental experts, coast care group) Water Foot Print Day local Businesses .. • Low Water Lunch •

Step 6. Informing and Involving Debates • Fundraising Day e.g. Cake sale • Poster competitions • Themed fancy dress • Water Forums • PRIZES

Step 6. Informing and Involving: Walk for Water: Download our info graphic which has some tips on how to host an • event - in pdf and in image form, from www.greenschoolsireland.org/water/walking-for-water Visit the UN World Water Day 2015 materials section for • downloadable resources, focused on the theme of Water & Sustainable Development. www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/ Download lesson materials for your class from the Walking for Water • website www.walkingforwater.eu/ View Green-Schools' own water resources page •

1 st Green-Schools Ambassador Programme Engineers Week 28 th of February - 5 th of March 2016 - The programme is free and will focus on the water theme - 4 will be held nationwide (Galway, Cork, Dublin, Limerick) - Successful second level students will attend a one day workshop that will include: - speakers in the field of engineering - talks from Green-Schools and Clean Coasts Programmes - water related activities - field trip - Ambassadors will then share what they learn with their schools and community. - Upon receipt of ambassador reports 4 students will be chosen as Green-Schools regional ambassadors and will be awarded at a prestigious ceremony on May the 5th. Why take part? - Will provide career guidance in the field of engineering - Background in the Green-Schools programme - Improve communication skills - All participants will receive goodie bags, lunch and on completion, a certificate - Additionally, chosen regional ambassadors will receive a trophy Fun and interactive! To apply go to www.greenschoolsireland.org Deadline for applications: 18 th of December 2015

Step 6. Informing and Involving Water Films/Documentaries/Clips. Many can be found online: • − www.water.ie − You Tube Clips − National Geographic Clips and Documentaries − Water First Film (Reaching MDGs) − Water for the Ages: waterfortheages.org/water-films/ − (Water Detectives) − TED (Technology, Education and Design) Talks: http://www.ted.com/search?q=water+conservation − One Water: http://www.onewater.org/movie − http://ec.europa.eu/environment/generationawake/

Green-Schools Water Clips http://www.greenschoolsireland.org/resources/water.215.html

Blue Flag/Green Coast certificate for schools Aim to inc. awareness amongst young people and the wider community A school is eligible if they .......  Undertake a research project about a BF/ GCA beach  Carry out an activity on a BF/ GCA beach that demonstrates the school’s commitment to improving the environment Get in touch www.blueflagireland.org www.cleancoastsireland.org