Knockskeagh National School

Environmental Survey

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Do you know the meaning of the term 'recycling'?

Yesno

What does recycling mean to you?

• Encourage people not to litter• Reuse materials• Helps environment• Not using land fill to get rid of waste

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Do you recycle at home?

Yesno

Why do you recycle?

• Helps environment• Recycling is important• Help the planet• Keep homes clean• No litter around the house• Its cheap way of getting rid rubbish• Its bad for environment if you put plastic and glass in

landfill• If you put recyclables in rubbish it would take ages to

disintegrate

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What do you recycle?

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Do yourecycle at school?

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How do you recycle?

BinsLocal recyclingWaste dump

What does solar power mean to you?

• The sun gives us power• Energy from sun• Saves money • Helps planet• Collect energy from sun• Use sun as energy and power

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Do you use solar energy at school?

Yesno

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Do you use solar energy at home?

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While you clean your teeth do you turn off the tap?

YesNo

Do you have any way of saving water at school?

• Turn off tap• Out taps turn off automatically• Drink all water your water at lunch• Collect rain water and filter it• You must hold down tap for water to come out• Hand sensor taps• Use water when you need it

Do you have any way of saving water at home?

• Turn off tap• We catch rain water and use it to water plants• Have shorter showers• Turn off tap while brushing teeth

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Is there a wind farm near your school?

YesNo

How can you contribute to taking care of our environment at home and at school?

• When go to bed turn off all switches• No littering• Use less water• Use solar panels• Put on extra clothes instead of turning on

heating

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How do you travel to school?

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If you travel by car is there an oppurtunity to car pool?

What does healthy eating mean to you?

• Eat low fat foods• Eating fruit and vegetables• Keeps you fit and healthy• Drink more water• Less obesity

How does your school help you eat more healthily?

• Treats in school on Friday only• Healthy sandwiches and fruit• Healthy eating policy in school• Offer milk in school• Send parents healthy lunch suggestions

How do you keep fit at home?• Running around• Playing sport• Dancing • Family walks• Rollerblade• Rugby• GAA• Riding bike• Walk dog• Training • Matches• Soccer• Trampoline

How do you keep fit at school?

• Training• Football• Soccer• Active flag wk• Tennis• Rugby• Football• Hurling• Active break• Physical education PE

Why is it important to have a healthy lifestyle?

• Don’t get fat• More energy• Not tired in school• Live longer• Keep fit• Play sport• Better for your teeth