We planted a mixture of native Irish trees and shrubs along a section of our new school walkway. We also planted some wildflower seeeds around the area. We hope in time to get a bench placed in front of them. As the trees grow, they will be seen by many students and staff as they enjoy the walkway. Students had great fun preparing the soil and planting the trees. Other members of the community helped us gather materials like coffee beans, cardboard boxes and wood chip.

Action Plan following initial meeting
Eadaoin - Apply for funding - complete application
Eadaoin - walk the ground with students and identify sites for trees
Ciara - look into getting shovels, equipment, etc
Nicola - research trees - types and ages available and where to purchase

Covid Safety
Meetings of team socially distanced and masks worn
While working outside with students on trees, masks will be worn if students within 2 metres of each other
Hand sanitizer will be used if equipment being shared between students

Plan for money
As many trees as we can get for the available money
Netting and wire to support and protect trees
Gardening tools

How Community will Benefit
The plan is to populate trees along a planned walking route that is being created around the school sports pitches, as well as in a garden area for senior students. The school community of approximately 1600 will benefit from having the trees enhance the school grounds. The environmental impact will also be highlighted in many curricular areas. Many parents will also use the school walking route when waiting to collect students from school or from sporting events.