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Education News in Ireland
New Training Programme for SNAs
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 29/09/2020.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD today announced the launch of a new National Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants. This is the first dedicated national training programme for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs). It will be delivered by UCD and funded by the Department of Education at no cost to the SNA.
The new online programme for SNAs will begin in January 2021 ... click to read full post & comments
Primary schools get involved in Tetra Pak Tree Day
Posted by Schooldays Newshound on 28/09/2020.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
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The Tree Council of Ireland, supported by Tetra Pak, is calling on primary schools across the country to get involved in Tetra Pak Tree Day and plant a tree on Thursday, 1st October 2020. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Be a Force for Nature” to encourage primary school children around the country to become more active in sustainability and climate issues.
Tetra Pak Tree Day is an opportunity for children, teachers and parents to ... click to read full post & comments
Leaving Cert Nov 2020 Exam Timetable published
Posted by Schooldays Newhound, on 28/09/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Entry for the Leaving Certificate written examinations, to be held in November, will open from 9am on Monday 28 September on the Calculated Grades Student Portal, available at www.examinations.ie and at Gov.ie/leaving certificate. Entries will be accepted over 5 days, closing at ... click to read full post & comments
Priorities to reform special education provision
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 24/09/2020.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
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Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD, today announced her key priorities for action to reform and develop special education provision in Ireland.
Minister Madigan said: “I want to be an advocate for all our students with complex ... click to read full post & comments
Class Ranking to be made available to Leaving Cert students
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 23/09/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Department of Education has said that, following legal advice, Students who received calculated grades under this year's Leaving online portal.
Up to now, this year’s students were able to access both the estimated marks provided by their school as well as the final marks awarded by the Calculated Grades office that gave rise to their published grades. However, access to the class rank information was ... click to read full post & comments
Trinity Professor launches Vaccine Rap to Save Lives
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 21/09/2020.Tags: Parenting
Today, 21st September 2020, one of Ireland's leading scientists in the field of immunology at Trinity College Dublin, launches a Vaccines Save Lives video-based campaign to focus the minds of parents on the importance ... click to read full post & comments
Archbishop worried about initiatives to 'get First Communions done'
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/09/2020.Tags: Parenting
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The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has expressed concern at parishes coming under pressure to rush through First Communion and Confirmation ceremonies. Read Archbishop Martin's statement below ... click to read full post & comments
ASTI to ballot for industrial action
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 20/09/2020.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
The ASTI Central Executive Committee met yesterday and decided to ballot its members in relation to a number of key issues which have emerged since schools re-opened.
The meeting heard that ASTI members have serious concerns about the ... click to read full post & comments
ISSU Launches New Website as Gaeilge
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 18/09/2020.Tags: Teachers
As of Friday 18th September, the ISSU now provides its website and services in Irish as well as English. ... click to read full post & comments
Drivers urged to be extra cautious
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 09/09/2020.Tags: Parenting
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are advising drivers to take extra care when using the roads now that national and secondary schools have reopened, following prolonged closure due to Covid-19.
There is a significant increase in school-going traffic and drivers will have noticed a rise in the number of children using ‘active modes’ of transport such as cycling or walking to get to school. Drivers need to slow down ... click to read full post & comments
Class of 2020 receive highest grades on record
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 07/09/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Around 60,000 students will receive the results of their Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades today - available online from 9am this morning.
According to information published by the Department of Education, average grades will be ... click to read full post & comments
ISSU launches Mental Health Manual for students
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 03/09/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The ISSU has launched a back-to-school mental health resource “How’s Your Head”, aiming to help students to get back on track mentally on ... click to read full post & comments
4% of predicted Leaving Cert grades increased, 17% reduced
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 01/09/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today, Tuesday 1 September, announced further details of the Calculated Grades model for Leaving Certificate 2020 and ... click to read full post & comments
Open letter from Acting Chief Medical Officer
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 31/08/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
To parents and guardians of school children in Ireland,
I am very aware that many of you are worried about the reopening of schools and the associated risk of COVID-19 for your children. ... click to read full post & comments
Children spend more time online during Covid-19
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 31/08/2020.Tags: Parenting
New research carried out by the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre at Dublin City University in partnership with the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission which looks at how children and parents engaged with ... click to read full post & comments
Postponed Leaving Cert Exams start Mon 16 November
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/08/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that the 2020 postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will commence on Monday 16 November, subject to ... click to read full post & comments
2020-21 Blue Star Programme is Now Open
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 26/08/2020.Tags: Teachers Parenting
Primary school pupils around the country are being challenged to get creative in how they learn ... click to read full post & comments
Guidance on when to keep the kids home
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/08/2020.Tags: Parenting
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The HSE and the Department of Health has released advice to parents about when children can attend school and when the should remain at home.
The advice is for children ... click to read full post & comments
School Re-openings & School Bus Transport Update
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 22/08/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today (21/8/20) provided a further update regarding the plans to fully re-open schools.
With some schools beginning to re-open next week, the Minister acknowledged the enormous work being undertaken in school communities and the ... click to read full post & comments
Headfort School will Reopen Sept 7th
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 17/08/2020.Tags: Teachers Parenting
The new board of management are delighted to announce Headfort School will reopen on September 7th 2020.
As you may know Headfort School in Kells, Co. Meath closed suddenly last March ... click to read full post & comments
Update on Reopening Our Schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 10/08/2020.Tags: Parenting Education And Politics
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today provided an update ... click to read full post & comments
Equal pay is key to recruiting additional Teachers
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/08/2020.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
The Government must commit to equal pay for post 2010 entrants to teaching if it is serious about recruiting ... click to read full post & comments
Barnardos Survey 2020
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 31/07/2020.Tags: Parenting
Parents call for clarity; Children seek reassurance
Barnardos Back to School Survey 2020 highlights impact of school closures and suggests anxious weeks ahead
“I have no clue on what it will be like when she goes back and if she will be safe.”
(Primary School Parent, Barnardos Parents’ Back to School Survey 2020)
30th July 2020: Worry and lack of clarity about children going back to school ... click to read full post & comments
€375 million plan announced to support re-opening of schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 27/07/2020.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers
The Government has today announced a €375 plan to support the reopening of primary and secondary schools at the end of August.
The full details of the ... click to read full post & comments
Leaving Cert Calculated Grades to issue thru Grades Portal 9am on 7 Sept
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/07/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that Calculated Grades results will issue directly to students through the student portal on 7 September at 9.00am. Results will also ... click to read full post & comments
Students & Parents Seek Supports Ahead of Schools Reopening
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/07/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The ISSU, NCPPP, IGC, and UNICEF are urgently calling on the Government to provide the additional resources students need this Autumn, as preparations continue for the safe reopening of schools after ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Leaving Cert Results & CAO offers will happen in September
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/07/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that the Student Portal for the Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades will open for students next Monday, 20 July 2020 at 12 o’clock.
Through this portal, all Leaving Certificate students will be able to ... click to read full post & comments
Kids invited to showcase local heritage with LEGO
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/07/2020.Tags: Parenting
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The Heritage Council is calling on children across the country to put their imagination to good use this summer by using LEGO® bricks to recreate their favourite example of ... click to read full post & comments
Students with Down Syndrome eligible for July Provision
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 07/07/2020.Tags: Parenting Education And Politics
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD ... click to read full post & comments
‘Remember the Rainbow’ to support diversity
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/07/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Creative agency In the Company of Huskies, together with charity BeLonG To Youth Services, put out a message of inclusion in a new campaign aimed at primary school children.
The rainbow is a powerful symbol of respect and equality around the world. Yet for decades, ... click to read full post & comments
Minister Harris urges students to apply for SUSI
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/07/2020.Tags: Parenting
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today urged students ... click to read full post & comments
Back to School Guidelines Published
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 02/07/2020.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers
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The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has welcomed the publication of interim public health advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in relation to the re-opening of schools.
The interim public health advice is being ... click to read full post & comments(2)
Minister announces National Play Day 2020
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 01/07/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman T.D., today announced National Play Day 2020 ... click to read full post & comments
Guidance on Summer Provision issued to Schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/06/2020.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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The Deprtment of Education and Skills have written to all School Principals providing public health guidelines for the running of the summer programmes due to ... click to read full post & comments
Schools Meals Programme to be available for the summer
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/06/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty announced that she is extending the funding for the School Meals Programme for summer 2020.
The programme provides ... click to read full post & comments
Impact of pandemic on children's mental health
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 24/06/2020.Tags: Parentings
Close to 1,500 parents across Ireland took part in a recent survey exploring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children, with findings revealing that 70% of parents of young children are concerned about the impact ... click to read full post & comments
Creative Clusters Closing date 26th June
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 17/06/2020.Tags: Teachers
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Creative Clusters is a pilot initiative of the Department of Education and Skills, led by and in partnership with the 21 full-time Teacher Education Centres (Education Support Centres Ireland - ESCI) and funded through the Schools ... click to read full post & comments
New Resources for starting pre-school or primary school
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/06/2020.Tags: Parenting
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD, today launched an initiative for children and families ... click to read full post & comments
Roadmap for re-opening of schools published
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/06/2020.Tags: Teachers Parenting
The Government today published a report on planning around the next school year and the reopening of schools.
Minister McHugh said: “It is clear that the risks and impacts on children and society where access to education is significantly reduced are considerable particularly for ... click to read full post & comments
Summer Provision Programme Details announced
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/06/2020.Tags: Parenting Education And Politics Teachers
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The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD, the Minister for Health Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Disability Issues Finian McGrath today announced Summer Provision 2020 – a significantly expanded programme for ... click to read full post & comments(3)
Supports for re-opening of Childcare announced
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 10/06/2020.Tags: Parenting
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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone today announced a major funding package to facilitate the reopening of childcare facilities from 29 June. The Minister said:
Early Learning and Childcare Services are important for children and their parents, and they are essential ... click to read full post & comments
Summer Prog for kids with Special Ed needs to go ahead
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 05/06/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today confirmed that a Summer Education Programme will take place for children with significant special educational needs and those at greatest risk of ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Ireland’s National School Photography Awards
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/06/2020.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The INSPA team would like to congratulate every school who participated in the 2019/20 National School Photography Awards. ... click to read full post & comments
Minister Zappone Publishes Youth Sector Guidance
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/06/2020.Tags: Teachers Education And Politics
Guidance provides a pathway to assist youth organisations with the phased re-introduction of full service provision ... click to read full post & comments