The Blue Star Programme is a venture of the Communicating Europe Initiative, supported by the Office of the Minister of State for European Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Education and Skills, the European Commission Representation in Ireland and the European Parliament Information Office in Ireland.
The Blue Star Programme aims to introduce participants (pupils, teachers, parents and the wider community) to the EU, what it means and how it works. The Programme also aims to foster a strong sense of awareness of the EU among its participants that reaches far beyond the school walls and out into the wider community.
In order to successfully complete the Blue Star Programme, participating schools must complete all four elements of the Programme (historical, geographical, cultural and creative, and institutional) and hold an event to mark Europe Day (9 May).
In our school, this is an integral part of our SESE programme in Sixth Class. We have participated in this programme every year since its inception and are very proud to say that we have been awarded a Blue Star flag every year. In fact, we were one of only five schools in the
country awarded a special award in 2016 for a five year achievement in this.
The Blue Star Programme aims to introduce participants (pupils, teachers, parents and the wider community) to the EU, what it means and how it works. The Programme also aims to foster a strong sense of awareness of the EU among its participants that reaches far beyond the school walls and out into the wider community.
In order to successfully complete the Blue Star Programme, participating schools must complete all four elements of the Programme (historical, geographical, cultural and creative, and institutional) and hold an event to mark Europe Day (9 May).
In our school, this is an integral part of our SESE programme in Sixth Class. We have participated in this programme every year since its inception and are very proud to say that we have been awarded a Blue Star flag every year. In fact, we were one of only five schools in the
country awarded a special award in 2016 for a five year achievement in this.
