St. Patrick's NS, Slane

B.O.W.O.W.

"Bus Or Walk On Wednesday"

Over the next two years we will be working on achieving our fourth green flag which is on the theme of Travel.

Green Team Committee 2008 – 2009:

6th class: Ciara Farrell, Eoin Markey
5th class: Courtney Kealy, Bríonna Meagher
4th class: Emma Robinson, Cerys Hughes
3rd class: James Hickey, Leah Mullen
2nd class: Mia Lynch, Morgan Rock-Smyth
Coordinator - Darina Mc Connon,
Principal - Elizabeth Sheridan,
Deputy Principal - Mary Meade,
Caretaker - Oliver Harding,
Parents -Maria Cullen, Elizabeth Cooke

"But what is B.O.W.O.W. all about???"

We all have a dependency on our cars. Many children are driven to school when perhaps it may be possible to come in another way... walking. Each fortnight on a Wednesday, children are encouraged to come to school in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Walking buses are organised by parents and 'pick-up' children along pre-determined routes and bring them to school.

"Wow! Sounds interesting!"

It is! Children and parents have been great to support the initiative.


"What about those that live far away from the school? Do they have to walk too?"

It is not possible for everyone to walk to school. It is either too far or too dangerous. In that case, we would encourage people to try car-pooling. Many children come to school on the bus already.

If you do come by car, perhaps you could consider stopping off at the church car park and walking the rest of the way with your child/children.


"What's next?"

For each 'BOWOW Day', there is a competition for the prize of the 'golden shoe.' You can find out more on our BOWOW - latest update page.