Laois school secures €20,000 toward cycling facilities
The school is hoping to earn a green flag for travel
Portlaoise College has secured €20,000 to extend the school’s bicycle rack.
Portlaoise College's Green School Committee, with the support of Michèle Castiaux, the Travel Officer from An Taisce, is making progress towards obtaining the Green Flag for Travel. Their current initiative, the ‘Big Travel Challenge,’ aims to promote sustainable travel to school.
Recently, the committee secured a grant of €20,000 from An Taisce/Green Schools Ireland to extend the school's bicycle rack. This funding will facilitate increased cycling to school and reflects the school's commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation options.
“The success of the committee's efforts highlights the value of collaboration between educational institutions and environmental organisations. Through such partnerships, values of environmental stewardship can be instilled, inspiring future generations to prioritise sustainability,” a school spokesperson said.