Schooldays.ie - Ireland's Online Resource for Parents & Teachers

Parenting & Education in Ireland

☰ Schooldays.ie - Ireland's Online Resource for Parents & Teachers

Parenting & Education

× Home
School Calendar Education News Kids Camps Primary CPD EPV Discussion Forums
Pre-School Resources Types of Pre School Find a Pre-School Starting School
Primary Education Resources Find a Primary School Learning Resources Primary Tutors Learning Assessments School Calendar Inspection Reports Primary Curriculum FAQ
Secondary Education Resources Find a Secondary School Secondary Curriculum League Tables/College Progression Junior Cert Resources TY Resources Leaving Cert Resources Leaving Cert Results 2023 Learning Resources School Calendar Grinds & Tutors Inspection Reports
Education System in Ireland Admission Procedures Exams School Books Parents Associations Education News Discussion Forums
Parenting Resources Parenting Toddlers Parenting Kids Parenting Teenagers Parent & Family Yoga Course Online Discussion Forums
Childcare Resources Find a pre-school/Montessori Find a Childminder Find Afterschool care
All Classes Drama & Film Music Dance Sports & Outdoor Technology Art Classes Maths & Science Languages Kids Camps
Primary Tutors Secondary Grinds
Kids Camps Parent & Family Yoga Course Summer Camps 24
Family Resources Afterschool Activities Family Breaks Kids & Teens Camps Birthdays Debs Communions Confirmations Kids Camps Health & Wellbeing Back to School Days out Discussion Forums
Health Advice Food & Nutrition School Lunches Ant-Bullying Supports Discussion Forums
School Resources School Tours School Events School Roadshows School Supplies School Competitions School Fundraising Teacher CPD EPV Courses Teaching Jobs Education News Parents Associations Find a Primary School Find a Secondary School
Parents Associations About Us
parents page teachers page twitter instagram
.
Log in Register Forgot password? ×

Irish pupils 'less happy in school than children in other countries'


Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 12/06/2013. Irish pupils 'less happy in school than children in other countries'Tags: Primary School News

Children in Ireland are less happy in school than pupils in other countries around the world.

This is one of the findings of new research from the Educational Research Centre entitled National Schools, International Contexts - Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS Test Results, which revealed students in fourth class in Ireland are also more likely to feel as though they do not 'belong'. 

The school systems of up to 60 countries were compared as part of the international project - and it was shown that ten-year-olds in Ireland do not tend to enjoy school as much as their peers in other nations, with a lack of sleep identified as a particular problem for Irish schoolchildren.

Despite this, it was found that the issue of bullying is not as prominent in schools in Ireland as it is in schools in other countries, with Irish pupils more likely to feel safe when in the classroom or playground. 

Written by Donal WalshADNFCR-2163-ID-801597832-ADNFCR


Comments

p paula

(12-06-2013 21:38)


personally, I have found bullying a dreadful problem and many teachers and schools turn into bullies if you try to help your child no one would listen or help and now I have to deal with much bigger problems thanks to the cack handed teachers my child had to endure along with the yokels she was at primary with

p paula

(12-06-2013 21:34)


p paula

***C***

(23-06-2013 20:24)


a full complaint as son a the authority is up and running. There is no doubt that if we have suffered at the hands of irresponsible professionals, others have too. The licensing authority is designed in part to look at complaints from an outside perspective ensuring fairness for all. We have moved school and I can say that our lives have changed completely for the better and it's all down to the care my son is receiving now. I hope this post helps. Good luck

***C***

(23-06-2013 20:20)


Dear Paula, this summer marks the beginning of a new licensing system for all Irish teachers. The licensing authority will also be responsible for dealing with complaints against teachers which if serious enough will result in the teachers license being revoked. Both my son and I were unmercifully bullied by the principal in our school , who refused to provide any sort of support for my son while he was having difficulties at her school. It was a terrible experience. I will be making

Submit a comment

Please respect the terms of use of our discussion boards. Full terms here .
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. When you submit your comment, you'll be sent a link to confirm it.
Name Email





;