The Army Band is Back in Derinagree!

Green School LogoAs reported here a short while ago,  Derinagree National School will be awarded a 2nd Green Flag at a ceremony in Cork next week.. A delegation of 4 Green School Committee members will be charged with the responsibility of bringing the flag safely ‘home’.
Congratulations to the teachers, children & their families for their immense enthusiasm & hard work!
Celebrations of the ‘Flag Homecoming & Hoisting’ will take place on June 23rd at Derinagree School.
Our Special Guest of Honour will hoist the flag….. & guess what?……we have just received confirmation that THE ARMY BAND is BACK to help us raise the roof & celebrate in true Derinagree style!!

All are welcome. Do please keep June 23rd in mind. More details closer to the time.

Pam Thornton, Derinagree NS Green Schools’ Co-ordinator

Derinagree School are awarded 2nd Green Flag on Energy Conservation

Derinagree NS have received yet another invitation by An Taisce, for May 27th to attend an Awards’ Ceremony for presentation of their 2nd Green Flag for Energy Conservation. Thanks to all the parents & community for their support. More later about our Flag Raising Ceremony in June.

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Ms Walsh with her class & their Solar Oven & mini Solar Ovens made out of milk cartons & tinfoil !!

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