Minister Bruton publishes circular directing schools to consult with Parents and Students on use of smart phones and tablet devices
Use of smart phones in schools will be included as item requiring consultation in Parent and Student Charter The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D. today (Monday the 21st of May) published a circular requiring all schools to consult parents, teachers and students on the use of smart phones and tablet devices in…
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Generation Apprenticeship Competition – Winners and Runners up
Sponsored by ESB & CIF, the Generation Apprenticeship competition challenged apprentices to construct a three dimensional letter A using craft & other materials. The winners of the 2018 competition are Mark & Conor from Designer Group. See below the winning A The runners up with another magnificent A were Kerry ETB Training Centre. See there…
DCU – Communications
The BA in Communication Studies will give you a thorough understanding of the role communications play in local, national and international settings by teaching you how to think critically about communication in its various forms. It will also develop your creative, analytical and problem-solving skills through its production based modules. For more info: https://www.dcu.ie/communications/communications-undergraduate.shtml…
Westport College of Further Education
Westport College of Further Education has been approved for an Erasmus + grant for 2018-2020 of €183,471. This grant will allow Westport College of Further Education to send a total of 115 staff and students on Erasmus+ placements over the next 2 years. The grant will cover students travel expenses and pay them up to…
Accounting Technicians Ireland
When Sophie finished her Leaving Cert, she started work as an Accounting Technician Apprentice with Grant Thornton, a leading professional services firm. Watch this video to find out how you can follow in her footsteps! Accounting Technicians Ireland, 2nd Floor, CA House, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Phone: +353 (0)1 649 8100 http://www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
82% of young people reveal concerns about their epilepsy
National Epilepsy Week (May 14th – 20th) To mark National Epilepsy Week (May 14th – 20th), Epilepsy Ireland has announced results of a survey conducted among young people aged 16-21 on their experience of living with the condition. The results showed that: · 65% of respondents have concerns about lifestyle issues such as drinking alcohol, socialising, sport…
Minister Bruton delivers historic reform of school admissions
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 three Report Stage…
Leaving Cert 2018 Timetable
Leaving Cert 2018 Timetable To download pdf of leaving cert 2018 timetable click below leaving cert 2018
TU4Dublin submits application to become Ireland’s first Technological University
Pictured above: Representatives of the Governing Bodies of DIT, ITT and ITB with (front left) Chair, Professor Tom Collins, following the submission of the TU4Dublin application for designation as a Technological University. The Technological University for Dublin Alliance has submitted a formal application to the Minister for Education and Skills to seek designation as the first technological…
The facts on eatings disorders
What Are Eating Disorders? The term ‘eating disorder’ refers to a complex, potentially life-threatening condition, characterised by severe disturbances in eating behaviours. Eating disorders can be seen as a way of coping with emotional distress, or as a symptom of underlying issues. • Eating disorders are not primarily about food • People can and do…
Generation Apprenticeship Competition Exhibits on Display in National College of Ireland 6th – 30th April
Ireland is forging ahead on expansion of its apprenticeship system to meet 21st century skills needs and to support dynamic growth of our economy and society. There are currently 36 apprenticeship programmes available in Ireland, with a further 16 programmes currently in active development and are due to available this year. Apprenticeships have long been…
National Learning Centre
Are your students unsure of what to do next? Do they need more support and further education and training?
CAO – Change of Mind – 4th May (12:00 noon) to 1st July (17:15)
At the beginning of May applicants will be able to register an online change of course choices, free of charge. If you change online an acknowledgement will be sent to the e-mail address you used at the application stage. There is no fee for using the Change of Mind facility. Making Changes: – subject to…
Kildare woman Aoife Kerwin wins top award at the USI Student Achievement Awards Ireland
Photo: USI President Michael Kerrigan (L) with Aoife Kerwin (R) winner of the President’s Award at the USI Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2018 Local Kildare woman Aoife Kerwin has scooped the prestigious USI President’s Award at the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Student Achievement Awards Ireland (SAAI) 2018 in the Radisson Blu, Dublin…
Looking out for Dyslexia
Dyslexic difficulties occur on a continuum from mild to severe and affect approximately 10% of the population. The Dyslexia Association of Ireland’s campaigns for mandatory teaching training, equitable access to identification and supports, and funding support services for children and adults with dyslexia. THERE are many definitions of dyslexia. A very simple one would be…
Physical Education is coming to the Leaving Cert – what you need to know
When will the new Senior Cycle Physical Education Framework be available in schools? Senior Cycle Physical Education Framework (SCPE) will be available on a phased basis starting with a group of schools in September 2018 (Phase 1). How will schools be selected? Phase 1 of the implementation process will involve a small cohort of schools…
BA in Digital Marketing Degree launched at the Institute of Technology Tallaght
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone launched the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing (TA 117), a brand new, career-focussed Level 7 degree beginning full-time in September 2018 at the Institute of Technology Tallaght. Developed in conjunction with representatives of Dublin’s vibrant digital community, this new degree boasts Ireland’s newest digital marketing qualification…
Wicklow Historic Gaol
Wicklow Gaol 1702-1924 is an atmospheric jail museum experience offering visitors a glimpse of life in prisons of the past.