The document summarizes the results of a survey conducted as part of a Comenius project between 2012-2014 by Ovens National School in Cork, Ireland. The survey aimed to gather information about knowledge and awareness of sustainable development among students, parents, and teachers from different schools and countries. A multi-lingual questionnaire was developed and an online survey was piloted to collect responses. The results of the survey are presented in graphic form on the project blog and show responses to questions about understanding of sustainable development, environmental protection efforts, the role of environmental education, and practices within schools and neighborhoods.

1. Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
Comenius Project 2012-2014
Plan to Preserve this Pretty
Planet

2.  The first step of our project was to gather information
 A survey was undertaken in order to establish what
people knew about Sustainable Development
 We wanted to find out how different schools and
countries dealt with care of the environment.
 We also wanted to find out the level of awareness in
the wider communities.
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

3.  A short questionnaire was compiled with a range of
questions which would be clearly understood by
children, parents and teachers.
 The Irish school piloted a multi-lingual survey which
was created using free open source software.
 A link to the survey was made available in the
project blog and all schools were invited to
participate.
 A three-week timeframe was allowed for completion.
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

4.  The Irish school analysed the completed survey
results which were firstly collated for the whole
group.
 Further analysis provided results for each individual
school.
 The results are available in graphic format on the
project blog.
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

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Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
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6. Question 1
Do you understand what sustainable development
means?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
87%
13%
Yes
No

7. Question 2:
Is there enough done to protect the environment ?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
15%
85%
Yes
No

8. Question 3:
Should learning about the environment be on the
school curriculum?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
93%
7%
Yes
No

9. Question 4:
Does your school have a policy on environmental
protection ?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
28%
9%63%
Yes
No
Don't know

10. Question 5 : How often are lessons about the
environment taught in your school?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
43%
0%
6%
16%
35%
Don't know
Never
Once a day
Once a month
Once a week

11. Question 6: What changes would most
improve your neighbourhood?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
Clean up a local
amenity, 13
Clear signs, 3
Cycling training, 6
Educational
talks, 5
Save energy, 6
Local authority
involved, 3
Good litter /waste
management, 14
Plant trees, 4Information
about sites, 0
Reduce, reuse, recy
cle, 59
Volunteer your
time, 2

12. Question 7: How can you help to improve the
environment in your school?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
21
3
14
6
6
10
16
15
6
3
15
Finland
Battery recycling
Books on recycling
Composter/wormery
Educational Kits
Gardening equipment/tools
improve bike storage
Litter pickers
Recycled paper
Recycling containers
Refillable cartridges
Guest speakers

13. Question 8
Do you know of a site in your local area which
could be upgraded or improved ?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
44%
56%
Yes
No

14. Question 9: How would you rate your school in
relation to energy conservation?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
24%
68%
1%
7%
Fair
Good
Poor
Very Good

15. Question 10:
How would you rate your local area in terms of litter
and waste disposal ?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
37%
55%
3%
5%
Fair
Good
Poor
Very Good

16. Question 11: How would you rate your home in
relation to energy conservation?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
3%
50%
42%
5%
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good