A tree-planting and pollination project is being used to build language communication in one of the country's most diverse primary schools.
90% of pupils in the Powerstown Educate School in Tyrrelstown, Dublin have English as an additional language.
Teacher Ronan Bennett said the school's Geodome and garden provide a way for children to naturally build relationships and language.
The texture and colours also help children with sensory needs, he said.
Funding provided through the group Changex is allowing the planting of 50 trees to provide a shelterbelt.
Chris, whose mother is from Slovakia and father from Poland, helped to plant the hawthorn trees which will allow the vegetables to grow better.
Aliza, whose mother is from Mauritius and father from Pakistan, described how they have learned to plant layers of potatoes from their time in the Garden Club.
Evan, whose mother is from England and father from Northern Ireland, says he enjoys the work as it is outdoors and helping nature.
Changex is an international not-for-profit group that provides funding for community and sustainability projects.
The project in Tyrrelstown is part of an overall funding of €90,000 from Changex this year, supported by Microsoft and consisting of the Trees for Schools and Dublin Community Challenge schemes.
