In 2026, the Eco-Schools Programme celebrates 30 years, bringing together schools from across the country. This year, 2081 Green Flags were awarded nationwide. In Santo Tirso, schools also excelled in various competitions promoted by the Blue Flag Association for Environment and Education.
Quelha Basic School, in São Salvador do Campo, secured third place in the “Hortas Bio nas Escolas” (small gardens) competition and first place in the “A Biodiversidade da Minha Escola” challenge. The Conde de São Bento Agricultural Professional School came second in the “Hortas Bio nas Escolas” (large gardens) competition, and Costa Basic School, in Roriz, received an honorable mention in the “Return Box” challenge. Oficina – Professional School of the Nun’Alvres Institute was also distinguished with an honorable mention in the “Geração Depositrão – Em Busca do REEE Perdido” challenge.
The School Clusters D. Afonso Henriques, São Martinho, and D. Dinis now form the municipality's three Eco-Agrupamentos. Santo Tirso's schools also stood out in the “Separa e Ganha – Amarelo e Azul” competition, part of RESINORTE's Ecovalor Programme.
As part of this initiative, educational establishments collected over 46 tons of recyclable materials. The Conde de São Bento Agricultural Professional School won third place in the blue category, with 6365 kg of paper and cardboard, while Parada Basic School, Carreira, achieved fifth place in both categories (paper/cardboard and packaging).
