"Be the change you wish to see in the world, beginning with the earth beneath your feet."
At Mungret Community College, we are committed to fostering a culture of environmental responsibility, and this year, we took a significant step toward this goal by working on our next flag – the Water Flag. We see achieving this milestone as an essential part of our ongoing journey to create a more sustainable world for future generations.
Through a school-wide approach, we have dedicated ourselves to reducing water waste, raising awareness of sustainable practices, and providing leadership opportunities for students to take action in environmental education and activities. All while upholding our Litter and Waste Flag accreditation through ongoing litter blitzes, informative presentations, clear signage, segregated waste bins, and engaging roadshows. Our efforts have included completing all seven steps of the Water Flag process, such as creating an action plan, setting targets, creating resources, visiting other schools to demonstrate how to conserve water, producing handy tips at home for water conservation and conducting surveys both within our school and with neighboring schools. We have worked together to design and present lesson plans, organise Blue Day, and create a mural of first-year students' handprints to symbolise our collective commitment to water conservation.
In addition, we participated in a Walk for Water, engaged with the Water Ambassadors program, and embraced many other initiatives, all contributing to our shared vision of a greener, more sustainable future. This school-wide endeavor has empowered every member of our community to play a role in making a positive impact on the environment and helping us continue to make meaningful strides toward a sustainable world.