Should the summer holidays be reduced in Irish schools?
Are our children getting too long for their summer holidays? A recent UK report has called for school holidays to be reduced, but should Ireland follow in their footsteps? UK pupils are given six weeks off in summer, but experts think it should be reduced to four. Pupils in England get less time away from […]
2 years ago
Smartphone ban in schools set to be approved by Cabinet
Do you think the smartphone ban is a good idea? A ban on smartphones in Irish schools is set to be approved by Cabinet today. The ban will see mobiles removed from classrooms after teachers called for action earlier this year. Teaching staff noticed an increase in students using their phones in class and believed […]
3 years ago
Schools will remain open this week despite cold snap
Schools will remain open this week. Ireland’s schools will remain open this week despite severe weather warnings remaining in place. The cold snap will continue until Friday, December 16th. The National Emergency Coordination Group has confirmed that schools will stay open this week. Parents were concerned about school closures due to the ongoing cold snap, […]
3 years ago
Major increase in school avoidance since lockdowns
Schools have noticed an increase in pupils struggling with ‘school phobia’ There are major concerns about increases in school avoidance in Ireland. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, more pupils are suffering from mental health issues, including ‘school phobia’. Others are dealing with both depression and anxiety. But what are the signs of school avoidance? Avoidance of […]
4 years ago
Norma Foley admits there is no set day for the Junior Cert results
Minister for Education Norma Foley said they can’t confirm a date just yet. Minister for Education Norma Foley has admitted there is still no set date for the Junior Cert results. She said they cannot confirm a date mainly because of the Leaving Cert appeals process. The Leaving Cert appeals will be issued on Friday, […]
4 years ago
Primary school kids to be offered in-school counselling
“Students have met many challenges” Children in primary school are set to be offered in-school counselling. Both parents and teachers are concerned about the rising levels of anxiety among school children, especially those in primary school. To combat the rise in children suffering from anxiety, the Department of Education plans on introducing in-school counselling. There […]
4 years ago