Tipperary school announced as part of pilot physical education programme
Clonoulty National School has been selected as one of the 24 schools across the country that will receive funding to implement a new programme focused on physical activity in teaching and learning. Under the new pilot programme the grant designated to Clonoulty National School will be used to introduce a project titled: Run, Learn, Explore: […]
Explore Your Options – Education, Careers and Volunteering information event to be held in Borrisoleigh
Explore Your Options – Education, Careers and Volunteering event will be held in Borrisoleigh Community Hall on Tuesday, November 26th from 10.30 – 12.30pm. This free information session will provide the public with an opportunity to meet representatives with expertise in career guidance, training and volunteering. There will be representatives there from North Tipperary Development […]
ESB Science Blast Takes Off in Tipperary as Parents of Primary School Kids See Science as Key to Their Future
Limerick and Belfast event follows successful and well-received Dublin event Entire 3rd to 6th classes involved in a non-competitive education programme investigating the science behind a simple question Research with Munster parents reveals: o 77% believe basic scientific knowledge gives their children an advantage in life o 95% want their children to learn science to develop critical thinking and […]
School Transport Schemes Need To Be Fair – Ombudsman For Children
The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, has today (Monday), published School Transport In Focus, a report outlining a number of cases where the administration of school transport was not in the best interests of the children involved. Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children stated: “In our report, School Transport In Focus, we look at school transport […]
Education And Training In Europe: Inequality Remains A Challenge
The 2017 edition of the Commission’s Education and Training Monitor, published today, shows that national education systems are becoming more inclusive and effective. Yet it also confirms that students’ educational attainment largely depends on their socio-economic backgrounds. The Ireland report says: “Irish students’ basic skills in reading, mathematics and science are high and relatively unaffected by […]
Ireland’s First Degree Course In Brewing And Distilling Receives Worldwide Recognition
As Institute of Technology Carlow prepares to welcome the first intake of students on the country’s only honours degree course in brewing and distilling, the programme has received a huge endorsement by becoming one of only four in the world to achieve recognition by the prestigious Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD). And Walsh […]
UCC Springboard Courses Re-Energise Careers
Graduates of the Springboard+ adult education course have their lives “transformed” by the skills and expertise they acquire over their year-long programme, according to Dr Séamus Ó Tuama, Director of Adult Continuing Education at UCC. Dr Ó Tuama says the Springboard+ initiative has helped countless people restart or re-energise their careers. “I have seen graduates […]
New online course for Prediabetes & Type 2
We developed an online educational course that people can follow from the comfort of their own home following a visit to their GP where they have been told one of 2 things : “you have Type 2 diabetes” or “if you don’t change your diet and lifestyle you will get Type 2 – you have […]
