Phased reopening of schools (March 2021) The Department of Education has produced the following short videos for parents with advice about their children returning to school on 1st March (Junior to 2nd class) and 15th March (3rd to 6th class). Click link to watch video: Back to school advice for Junior Infants to 2nd class […]
Click the link below to watch a short video: Parents Guide to supporting your child’s daily routine Promoting the wellbeing of our school communities is a fundamental element of the Department of Education’s overall plan to ensure a successful return to school as we continue to manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on […]
TG4 to launch new school programme for children in Irish language schools TG4 is set to launch a new school programme for children in Irish language schools and from Gaeltacht areas. From Monday, April 20, TG4 will air Cula4 ar Scoil, to cater for the expected extension of school closures beyond the conclusion of the […]
RTÉ are launching a home school hub for primary school students Get ready to learn! Every day is a school day, so the saying goes, and it’s especially true when trying to homeschool your children. Finding ways to keep home lessons fun and interesting for your children can be an added challenge during already stressful […]
Minister McHugh welcomes publication of draft Primary School Curriculum Framework Public consultation open on new draft Primary School Curriculum Framework Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today welcomed the publication of the draft Primary School Curriculum Framework and public consultation. The draft has been published by the National Council for Curriculum […]
Minister announces fourth year of funding under Project Ireland 2040 which takes total spend on Digital Strategy for Schools ICT Infrastructure Fund to €160m All schools will receive grants to purchase key technology such as tablets, cloud systems, projectors The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today announced a further €50 million […]
A new Primary Language Curriculum is being implemented across primary schools in Ireland The curriculum is changing so that it is up-to-date with the times we live in, with developments in language learning and the introduction of the Free Pre-school Years. Since the last curriculum (1999), society and communities have changed greatly, as has your […]