Three it's a magic numberThree it's a magic numberYes it is, it's a magic numberYes it is, it's a magic numberBecause two times three is sixBecause two times three is sixAnd three times six is eighteenAnd three times six is eighteenAnd the eighteenth letter in the alphabet is RAnd the eighteenth letter in the alphabet is RWe've got three R's we're going to talk about todayWe've got three R's we're going to talk about todayWe've got to learn toWe've got to learn toReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleIf you're going to the market to buy some juiceIf you're going to the market to buy some juiceYou've got to bring your own bags and you learn to reduce your wasteYou've got to bring your own bags and you learn to reduce your wasteAnd if your brother or your sister's got some cool clothesAnd if your brother or your sister's got some cool clothesYou could try them on before you buy some more of thoseYou could try them on before you buy some more of thoseReuse, we've got to learn to reuseReuse, we've got to learn to reuseAnd if the first two R's don't work outAnd if the first two R's don't work outAnd if you've got to make some trashAnd if you've got to make some trashDon't throw it outDon't throw it outRecycle, we've got to learn to recycle,Recycle, we've got to learn to recycle,We've got to learn toWe've got to learn toReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleBecause three it's a magic numberBecause three it's a magic numberYes it is, it's a magic numberYes it is, it's a magic number3, 3, 33, 3, 33, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 363, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 3633, 30, 27, 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, and33, 30, 27, 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, and3, it's a magic number 3, it's a magic number

If you walk there's the lollypop lady, If you walk there's the lollypop lady, cycling paths and parking at the cycling paths and parking at the front. front.

You can also chat on the way. You can also chat on the way. For smaller kids they can do a For smaller kids they can do a

walking bus walking bus 2 parents 1 at each end suggest it to 2 parents 1 at each end suggest it to

your parents. your parents.

• We have 3 green flags already.• To make it 4 we need to travel to

school in an environmentally friendly way.

• For example carpooling, walking, public transport & cycling.

• Scoil Na Mainistreach is known for the 3 Rs {reduce, reuse & recycle}.

• We have our recycle bins at the field & the ones in the car park.

• We have mecons on our toilets. • Our first green flag we got in 2005 for

waste management our second was in 2007

• Cycling to school is good for the environment.

• It saves petrol.• You get good exercise.• It’s good for your mental health and

physical health.

• Walking to school keeps you fit & helps you with a diet.

• You get fresh air its good for stress, lungs, health & mind.

• Carpooling is when you and a friend all go in the same car.

• Your parents could take it in turns. • It helps the environment make less

traffic saves money & you can chat on the way.

• Public transport is cheap & environmentally

friendly. • You can go with friends & family.• One double decker bus can hold the

same amount of people as 40 cars you do the maths.

• Walking can really help us less cars mean less pollution.

• Cycling means you get exercise fresh air and no pollution.

• Carpooling can make less cars on the road.

• Don’t forget public transport it cost little & its your choice.

• You can do a walking bus.

An Taisce are an organisation who An Taisce are an organisation who look after the environment and look after the environment and award the green flags. award the green flags.

So be nice to them if you want that So be nice to them if you want that green flag ha-ha lol {laugh out loud } green flag ha-ha lol {laugh out loud } . .

• 40% go in a car• 35% walk• 23% cycle• 2% get the bus

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• We got a cool Promethian interactive white board you will get to use them in 6th class.

• We got our 500 phones we go our new board. Just so you no we are still collecting.

• We are still collecting so we can get another.

• Interactive Whiteboards can be installed in your schools for a donation of 500 old mobile phones. You can turn your waste into a valuable piece of technology for any classroom.

• The recycling of old cell phones is crucial element of Environmental Awareness and Care. Keeping old mobile phones out of landfill is an important part of protecting and conserving our natural resources.

What can you do in your What can you do in your class?class?

You can get a recycling bin.You can get a recycling bin. You can get a paper we can use again box.You can get a paper we can use again box. Turn off lights in your class when you go Turn off lights in your class when you go

on yard.on yard. Use jars or milk cartons for cleaning Use jars or milk cartons for cleaning

brushes.brushes. Use both sides of a sheet.Use both sides of a sheet.

• Well you’ve probably noticed the digger they’re making beds for every class in the school you can plant spuds and lots of different foods.

• The smell of manure is to help the soil because the soil isn't the best well either would you if thousands of kids walked on you.

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Now a quiz

When did we get our first flag?

How many green flags have we at the moment?

Who's the best school in Ireland?

Who is the organisation who award green flags?

What are the 3 Rs we are going to talk about ?