KEEP YOUR CHILD OUT OF HOSPITAL THIS SEPTEMBER
~ By following simple steps, you cold lower your child’s chances of being admitted to hospital this September ~ ~ 177,127 children heading back to school at risk of asthma attack ~ The weather is changing, colds and flus are on the rise – add a new school or routine into the mix and it’s…
Education Magazine
2018 Another Milestone School Year as Six New Educate Together Schools Open Their Doors
This week sees the opening of four brand new Educate Together second-level schools in Dublin and Limerick and two brand new national schools in Cork and Dublin. There are now 84 Educate Together primary and 13 second-level schools in Ireland, providing an equality-based school experience to over 25,000 pupils. 2018 is another milestone year for Educate…
Educate Together To Apply For Four Second-Level Schools To Open in 2019
Educate Together welcomes Minister Richard Bruton’s invitation to patrons to apply for four new second-level schools to open in 2019 and announces its intention to apply for all four schools. The schools will be based in Donaghmede/Howth/Dublin 13 (Belmayne/Clongriffin area); Galway City & Oranmore (Regional Solution); Laytown & Drogheda (Regional Solution); and Wicklow Once the…
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
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…
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…
ETHICAL EDUCATION NETWORK LAUNCHES BRAND NEW WEBSITE
The Ethical Education Network (EEN) is delighted to announce that its brand new website is now live and can be accessed at http://www.ethicaleducation.ie. The EEN aims to support and promote Ethical Education in primary and second-level schools. Ethical Education involves exploring different worldviews and beliefs, considering ethical dilemmas and the process of ethical decision making….
Love2Learn Language School
At Love 2 Learn we are passionate about languages; the way they help us communicate with other cultures and increase our career prospects. Making world travel more enjoyable and exciting. We are a small family run language school and proud of our language courses and summer camps in Ireland. We look after our academic and…
An Ghaeltacht Sa Bhaile: Ireland’s #1 Gaeltacht Summer Course
Coláiste Naomh Eoin has successfully established a proven track record of offering Ireland’s highest quality courses and excellent service for over two decades throughout the Leinster region. Our Gaeltacht Summer Courses are described by The Irish Times as being: “The most comprehensive, enjoyable and affordable Irish courses in Ireland”. All courses run over a two-week…
Physical Education is coming to the Leaving Cert
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).