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Parenting News
Patronage of 12 New Primary Schools announced
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 21/02/2019.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. today announced the patronage of 12 new primary schools to be established in 2019.
In all cases, the Minister accepted the ... click to read full post & comments
Mobile phone ownership at young age can affect academic outcomes
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/01/2019.Tags: Parenting
Children who owned a mobile phone at age 9 performed less well in tests at age 13, according to new ESRI research funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Commission on Communications Regulation (ComReg).
The research uses data from ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Consultation on exemptions from Irish in schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 11/01/2019.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has announced that record numbers of submissions from the public have been received to the consultation on exemptions from the study of Irish in schools.
Over 2,100 responses had been submitted to the ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Leaving Cert Timetable extended by 2 days
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 20/12/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The Leaving Cert written exam timetable has been extended by two days for 2019. The exams start as usual on Wednesday after the June Bank Holiday - Wednesday 5th June but now extend into a fourth week with the two extra days beng Monday 24 June and Tuesday June 25th with seven exam subjects being held over those two days.
According to the ... click to read full post & comments(2)
Leaving Cert causing burnout and stress
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 17/12/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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New research by the ESRI highlights the concerns that leaving cert students have about their time in senior cycle around academic stress and having ... click to read full post & comments
Feeder Schools Lists published for 2018
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 04/12/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The college progression data or information on ‘feeder schools’ to third level for autumn 2018 is available today on Schooldays.ie providing school-by-school information on which students have progressed to which colleges this year.
To view the information on your school for the last nine years on Schooldays.ie, visit ... click to read full post & comments
Government launches new early years scheme
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 19/11/2018.Tags: Parenting
The Government has unveiled ‘First 5’, Ireland’s first ever cross-Departmental strategy to support babies, young children and their families. ... click to read full post & comments
Changes to Post-graduate Entry Process for Primary Teaching
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 13/11/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D. today announced a plan to have one oral Irish examination for students seeking to gain entry to post graduate programmes for primary teaching run by ... click to read full post & comments
Free Reading App for students with Disabilities
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 06/11/2018.Tags: Parenting
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On October 18th the NCBI welcomed the launch of the EasyReader App designed by Assistive Technology Specialists, Dolphin Computer Access in collaboration with NCBI Library Access Services.
The EasyReader App brings together the ... click to read full post & comments
Patronage of 4 New Post-primary Schools Announced
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 01/11/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Techers
The Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D., today announced the patronage of the four new post-primary schools to be established in 2019. In all cases, the Minister accepted the ... click to read full post & comments
Update on WBS Issues from the Department
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 31/10/2018.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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Further Update from Dept of Education on evening of 31st Oct 18
The Department of Education issued a further update on 31/10 18 on the latest situation on assessments: 'The summary position, on the basis of all assessments completed to date, is:
11 schools cleared to ... click to read full post & comments
Changes to Bus Routes 111, 184, 185
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 18/10/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Letter to schools
Letter to Schools from Go-Ahead Ireland re changes to Bus Routes in Your Area
On Sunday 21st October 2018, Go-Ahead Ireland takes over the operation of the following South County Dublin/Wicklow bus routes; 111, 184, 185
These routes are ones your pupils, teachers and parents will be familiar with which is why ... click to read full post & comments
Budget 2019 Education Update
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 09/10/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
Education budget will increase by €674 million to €10.8 billion in 2019, a 6.7% increase
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'Baptism barrier' on school admissions lifted
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 03/10/2018.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, is due to sign a Commencement Order today which will enact sections of the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018.
As part of the process, the Minister will amend the Equal Status Act 2000 which will remove the ... click to read full post & comments
Junior Cert Results are Out!
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/09/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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Over 62,000 students across the country will be receiving their Junior Certificate Results today - an increase of 1.5% on last year. Most students will have their results given to them by their schools during the day while the results will also be available online from ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Increase in Foreign Language Assistants in Secondary Schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/08/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, T.D. has announced a 25% increase in the number of Foreign Language Assistants, bringing the total number available to schools from this September to 140. These additional Foreign Language Assistants are being provided to schools to ... click to read full post & comments(2)
CAO Offers are out
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/08/2018.Tags: Parenting
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First round CAO offers have been issued to more than 50,700 applicants this morning. There is a 3.6% drop in the number of applications from this year’s Leaving Certificate with the fall in CAO applications partly explained by a decline in the numbers taking the Leaving Certificate in 2018
This year, while points have risen for more than 40% of options, around half of all courses have experienced a points drop. In general, points have ... click to read full post & comments
Leaving Cert Results 2018 are out!
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 15/08/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
57,000+ students will receive their Leaving Certificate results today. Results will be available from schools from 9am or online on the State Examinations Commission website from midday.
This year marks the second year of the new grading system where numerical grades have replaced the old alphabetical system. Six ... click to read full post & comments
Leaving Cert Fails to Prepare Students For Uni
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 08/08/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
The Leaving Certificate programme is failing to adequately prepare students for university studies, according to new research published today by the Institute of Education at Dublin City University.
In a survey of over 300 first-year DCU students across a ... click to read full post & comments
New grandparents payment scheme proposed
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/08/2018.Tags: Parenting
In a new payment scheme proposed by Independent Ministers in Budget negotiations, Grandparents who aid in childcare would be paid ... click to read full post & comments(4)
Contractor appointed to complete schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/06/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., today (25th of June 2018) welcomed the confirmation from DIF and the Project Lenders that arrangements are being put in place for the appointment of a replacement contractor to:
Parents Invited to Choose School Patronage
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 25/06/2018.Tags: Parenting Education And Politics
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, T.D., has invited parents in four areas to express their preference in relation to the patronage of four post-primary schools to be established in 2019.
Parents are invited to express their patronage preferences using the Department’s new ... click to read full post & comments
New School to Champion Self-Directed Learning
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 19/06/2018.Tags: Parenting Education And Politics
A school with a very different approach to education for children aged 5-18 is set to open in Sligo this September.
According to one of the school's founders, Maura Duignan, the Sligo Sudbury School aims to provide a democratic educational ... click to read full post & comments
Childrens' Best Interests Failed by Public Bodies
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 13/06/2018.Tags: Parenting
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has today expressed concern about the failure of public bodies to adequately consider the best interest of children in the delivery of services and policy decisions.
Launching the ... click to read full post & comments
Minister welcomes SNA Scheme Review
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 30/05/2018.Tags: Educaiton And Politics Teachers Parenting
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Mr. Richard Bruton T.D., today (30th May 2018), welcomed a Review into the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Scheme by the ... click to read full post & comments
Minister to increase Multi and Non-Denominational Schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 28/05/2018.Tags: Parenting Education And Politics
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T. D. today (Monday, 28th of May) announced that surveys of parents of pre-school children in 16 areas across the country are ... click to read full post & comments
Schools required to consult parents on use of smart phones
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 21/05/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D. today (21st May) published a circular requiring all schools to consult parents, teachers and students on the use of smart phones and ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Specialised Therapists for Schools
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 14/05/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Mr. Richard Bruton T.D., the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., and the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris T.D. today (14th May, 2018) launched the first ever project to provide in-school and pre-school therapy services. The project will be ... click to read full post & comments
Baptism barrier in schools to be lifted
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 09/05/2018.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
Amendment to Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 on the role of religion in school admissions approved by government
Oversubscribed primary schools will not be allowed discriminate on the basis of religion, minority religions protected
The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D. has today (Wednesday, 9th of May 2018) published ... click to read full post & comments
Sugar Drink Tax may Fund Fight against Childhood Obesity
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/05/2018.Tags: Parenting
The sugar sweetened drinks tax, which will lead to price increases on some fizzy drinks, came into force in Ireland on Tuesday, May 1st.
The Irish Heart Foundation has reiterated calls for a portion of the proceeds to be ringfenced to fund measures to prevent childhood obesity ... click to read full post & comments
HSE Warning - Beware of Tick Bites this Summer
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/05/2018.Tags: Parenting
Lyme Disease Awareness Day was yesterday and the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) has some practical advice on how to protect yourself against the disease.
Now that summer is finally here, people who take part in outdoor pursuits need to protect themselves against Lyme disease, which is spread by ... click to read full post & comments(2)
New €23 million school in Harolds Cross on track
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/04/2018.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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Site to accommodate 16 classroom primary school and 1000 pupil post primary school
Minister Bruton today confirmed that contracts have been signed for the acquisition of the former Harold’s Cross stadium.
The transaction is due to ... click to read full post & comments
It's Active School Week
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/04/2018.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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Active School Week - 23rd - 27th April 2018
The Department of Education and Skills and Healthy Ireland encourage all schools to organise an Active School Week (ASW) as part of ... click to read full post & comments
42 New Schools to Open in Next 4 Years
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 13/04/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, T.D. today announced plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next 4 years (2019 to 2022).
This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by ... click to read full post & comments
Student Grant Scheme for 2018 now open
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 09/04/2018.Tags: Parenting
The Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., today announced the opening of the Student Grant Scheme for ... click to read full post & comments(5)
Smart Phones in Schools - parents & students to be consulted
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 09/04/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D. has announced that he will publish a circular requiring schools to ... click to read full post & comments
Getting Animated about Children’s Rights
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 12/03/2018.Tags: Teachers Parenting
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office is marking the 25th Anniversary of Ireland’s Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with a year-long programme of events and activities. ... click to read full post & comments
Free Meningitis Signs & Symptoms App Available
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 11/03/2018.Tags: Parenting
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With the worrying news that a public health investigation is under way into a meningitis outbreak that has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl and left another girl seriously ill in Navan Co Meath, the national meningitis support & awareness organisation, ACT for Meningitis, are ... click to read full post & comments
Boots Ireland Bans Selling Energy Drinks to Children
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/03/2018.Tags: Parenting
Boots Ireland has become one of the first non-food retailers to join an important initiative to restrict the sale of energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to children under the age of 16.
Currently, all high-caffeine energy drinks carry labelling stating they are not suitable for children, in line with ... click to read full post & comments
Schools to re-open monday 'where possible'
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 03/03/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
Update - Sunday 7.40pm
School bus services in in parts of the East, South and Southeast will be dependent on local conditions tomorrow, Monday. Keep an on on www.buseireann.ie for updates . Schools will also communicate with parents directly where schools are not opening. In the meantime click on the links below for updates on school closures for Monday 5th March.
Details on school closures in Kildare for Monday 5th March can be found on ... click to read full post & comments(1)
Red Alert Warning extended for Thurs & Fri
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 28/02/2018.Tags: Parenting
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UPDATED 11PM Wednesday 28th
At 11pm tonight Met Eireann issued a nationwide Red Alert with immediate effect for the WHOLE COUNTRY until 3pm Friday.
Minister of Education has confirmed that All Schools, third level institutions and colleges of further education will be ... click to read full post & comments
Many schools to remain closed today
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 28/02/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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UPDATED 11PM Wednesday 28th
At 11pm tonight Met Eireann issued a nationwide Red Alert with immediate effect for the WHOLE COUNTRY until 3pm Friday.
Minister of Education has confirmed that All Schools, third level institutions and colleges of further education will be ... click to read full post & comments
Boxing clever for healthier children
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 26/02/2018.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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While childhood obesity levels in Ireland are stabilising, at least one in five children are still overweight or obese*. Now, a lunchtime initiative for primary schools from the Irish Bread Bakers Association of Ireland aims to ... click to read full post & comments
PE Now a Leaving Cert Subject
Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/02/2018.Tags: Educaiton And Politics Parenting
The Minister for Education and Skills, Mr. Richard Bruton T.D. today announced that schools across the country will be partaking in the first phase of the implementation of the new Physical Education for Senior Cycle programmes.
80 schools will ... click to read full post & comments