TDs and Senators call to shorten Irish school days and push for ‘Finland-style’ model
Do you agree that school days should be shortened? A group of TDs and Senators has called for school days to be shortened in Ireland, mirroring the school days in Finland. Students in Finland have one of the shortest school days in Europe, with primary school pupils typically attending school for an average of four […]
3 months ago
Full list of 250 school closures in Ireland amid Storm Chandra
See the full list below Over 250 schools across the country will remain closed today due to the Status Orange weather warning over Storm Chandra. Storm Chandra hit last night and is expected to last throughout the day, leading to several schools closing amid safety concerns. An amber wind warning is in place for County […]
6 months ago
Six students drown and 21 rushed to hospital after swimming on school trip
Tragedy at Egypt’s Abu Talat Beach Severe oceanic waves and currents have resulted in the deaths of six school kids and the hospitalisation of more than 20 others in Egypt. Red warning flags were visible around Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria at the time of the drownings, indicating dangerous swimming conditions, and now the country’s […]
11 months ago
Schoolbook pulled for ‘discriminatory’ depiction of Irish family
“We apologise for any hurt caused.” Earlier this week, a publisher apologised for the way in which they depicted a traditional Irish family in a schoolbook. It has since been confirmed that they are now pulling the book. Outrage was sparked online following the circulation of an image from the page of the schoolbook, with […]
2 years ago
Minister seeks “collective decision” from parents to ban smartphones from under 13s
She has said that government support will be provided. Education minister Norma Foley has called for a “collective decision” from parents not to purchase smartphones to children until they leave primary school. Speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Ms Foley said that she will be forwarding a memo to the Cabinet that would involve […]
2 years ago
Government advising schools and third level institutions to close in counties with orange or red weather warnings ahead of Storm Barra
12 counties currently have red or orange weather warnings. The Department of Education has recommended that schools and third level institutions should close in areas with orange or red weather warnings on Tuesday (7 December). The statement comes as Met Éireann predicts coastal flooding and dangerous conditions in the country tomorrow. Head of Forecasting for […]
5 years ago