The document summarizes the results of a survey conducted as part of a Comenius project between schools in Ireland, Italy, and other countries. The survey aimed to assess awareness of sustainable development and environmental protection efforts. It found that most respondents were aware of environmental issues but schools and neighborhoods needed improvement in areas like waste management and energy conservation. The results of the 11 question survey are presented in graphs and indicate opportunities to enhance education and actions to protect the environment.

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

5. Italy
Lonate Pozzolo
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
These are the results of the
questionnaire from

6. Question 1
96%
4%
Yes
No
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

7. 22%
78%
Yes
No
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

8. 95%
5%
Yes
No
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

9. Question 4:
Does your school have a policy on environmental
protection ?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
39%
12%
49%
Yes
No
Don't know

10. Question 5 How often are lessons about the
environment taught in your school?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
Don't
know, 152
Never, 66
Once
a
day, 7
Once a
month, 68
Once a
week, 195

11. Question 6 What changes would most
improve your neighbourhood?Clean up a local amenity
3%
Clear signs
1%
Cycling training
7%
Educational talks
1%
Save
energy
10%
Local authority involved
3%
Good litter /waste
management
10%
Plant trees
12%
Information about sites
1%
Reduce, reuse, recycle
48%
Volunteer your time
4%
Clean up a local
amenity
Clear signs
Cycling training
Educational talks
Save energy
Local authority
involved
Good litter /waste
management
Plant trees
Information about
sites
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Volunteer your time
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

12. Question 7: How can you help to improve the
environment in your school?
13%
10%
3%
7%
5%
6%
8%
13%
17%
5%
13%
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
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland

13. Question 8
Do you know of a site in your local area which
could be upgraded or improved ?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
77%
23%
Yes
No

14. Question 9: How would you rate your school in
relation to energy conservation
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
34%
47%
4%
15%
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
46%
32%
16%
6%
Fair
Good
Poor
Very Good

16. Question 11: How would you rate your home in
relation to energy conservation?
Ovens National School, Cork, Ireland
15%
54%
28%
3%
Fair
Good
Poor
Very Good