http://www.northcountyleader.ie/index.php/component/content/article/34-front-page/1937-balbriggan-students-cooking-up-success.html
Monday, 12 March 2012
A group of Fourth Year students from Loreto College in Balbriggan have been hard at work on their fourth year projects, and have progressed through to the Semi-Finals of the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) competition. The group, consisting of students Emily Purtell, Julie Hamilton and Emily Reilly based their project on energy efficient cooking and the importance of using local produce and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Speaking to the County Leader, the girls said they want to highlight their campaign to emphasise the importance of buying local produce: “ We want to encourage people around the North County to start using the produce around them to support the local farmers, and reduce the carbon-footprint. It is very important for people to know what vegetables are in season and take advantage of the wonderful fruit and vegetables that are available in their area. We’re really excited about the competition.” The students recently met up with Trevor Sargent who was thoroughly impressed with their project. They presented Trevor Sargent with the calendar that they designed, promoting seasonal produce with relevant recipes. We wish the girls the best of luck in the competition. Also, keep an eye out for another Fourth Year group from the school who are working on a similar project. Students from Ms Greaney’s Business Class are working on their project, to bring the Potatoe back into the Irish diet. We’ve no doubt that both projects will be a great success.
Monday, 12 March 2012
A group of Fourth Year students from Loreto College in Balbriggan have been hard at work on their fourth year projects, and have progressed through to the Semi-Finals of the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) competition. The group, consisting of students Emily Purtell, Julie Hamilton and Emily Reilly based their project on energy efficient cooking and the importance of using local produce and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Speaking to the County Leader, the girls said they want to highlight their campaign to emphasise the importance of buying local produce: “ We want to encourage people around the North County to start using the produce around them to support the local farmers, and reduce the carbon-footprint. It is very important for people to know what vegetables are in season and take advantage of the wonderful fruit and vegetables that are available in their area. We’re really excited about the competition.” The students recently met up with Trevor Sargent who was thoroughly impressed with their project. They presented Trevor Sargent with the calendar that they designed, promoting seasonal produce with relevant recipes. We wish the girls the best of luck in the competition. Also, keep an eye out for another Fourth Year group from the school who are working on a similar project. Students from Ms Greaney’s Business Class are working on their project, to bring the Potatoe back into the Irish diet. We’ve no doubt that both projects will be a great success.