FIRST class pupils from Limerick School Project National School said they do love to be beside the seaside as they took part in a beach exploration workshop hosted by Green Schools at Lahinch beach.
The group is one of 118 classes from 70 primary schools nationwide that recently took part in the SeaKeepers Project, and were chosen as the lucky winners of this year’s field trip to the beach.
The SeaKeepers Project is an initiative of the Green Schools Marine Environment theme, which provides primary school teachers with resources and lesson plans to teach children about Ireland’s marine life.
The aim of the project is to increase young people’s knowledge of Ireland’s marine biodiversity and foster a deeper appreciation for our coastal habitats and sea-life.
24 first class students attended the workshop in Lahinch, which focused on exploring marine biodiversity and celebrating Ireland’s oceans and coast. The students took part in a range of activities and games, including rocky seashore BioBlitz, seaweed tasting, marine litter relay race, and a sand art competition.
Limerick School Project is a co-educational, equality-based primary school in Limerick City, with approximately 200 students. They received their first Green Flag award in 2010 and are currently working towards their eighth Green Flag focusing on the Global Citizenship Marine Environment theme, supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage.
As part of their work, they are learning about the impacts of marine litter on ocean and coastal environments and looking at ways to reduce their use of single-use plastics.
