St. Oliver Plunkett NS Visit Old Mill Wind Farm and Build a “Human Turbine”

Students from St. Oliver Plunkett National School took learning to new heights during an exciting visit to Old Mill Wind Farm, where they not only explored renewable energy in action but also became part of it—by forming a giant human turbine!

The interactive visit gave pupils a hands-on experience of how wind energy is harnessed, sparking curiosity about sustainability and green technology. Guided by the wind farm's education team, the children learned about turbine mechanics, local environmental impact, and Ireland’s role in the future of clean energy.

The highlight? A playful but powerful moment when the entire class joined together—arms outstretched, spinning in unison—to demonstrate the motion of a turbine. Teachers and staff called it both educational and memorable.

“It’s one thing to learn about wind energy in a book,” said one of the teachers, “but it’s another to stand beneath a real turbine and become one yourself!”

The school’s visit reflects its growing focus on climate education and inspiring young minds to think globally and act locally.

Students from St. Oliver Plunkett National School took learning to new heights during an exciting visit to Old Mill Wind Farm, where they not only explored renewable energy in action but also became part of it—by forming a giant human turbine!

The interactive visit gave pupils a hands-on experience of how wind energy is harnessed, sparking curiosity about sustainability and green technology. Guided by the wind farm's education team, the children learned about turbine mechanics, local environmental impact, and Ireland’s role in the future of clean energy.

The highlight? A playful but powerful moment when the entire class joined together—arms outstretched, spinning in unison—to demonstrate the motion of a turbine. Teachers and staff called it both educational and memorable.

“It’s one thing to learn about wind energy in a book,” said one of the teachers, “but it’s another to stand beneath a real turbine and become one yourself!”

The school’s visit reflects its growing focus on climate education and inspiring young minds to think globally and act locally.