Up until the end of the previous year, there were more and more Ukrainian students enrolling in Irish schools; there are now nearly 13,800 students from this country studying there. The Department of Education has confirmed that 13,753 Ukrainian students were enrolled in Irish schools, as of December 22. Out of that figure, 8,823 of … Read more
The Department of Education can confirm that as of 1 December, 13,323 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 8,522 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 4,801 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. To assist with the transition of Ukrainian students and their families into … Read more
The Department of Education confirmed that as of 30 September, 11,809 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 7,420 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 4,389 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. To assist with the transition of Ukrainian refugees and their families into Irish … Read more
A new Junior Cert curriculum will see lessons about pornography given in the classroom for the first time in Ireland, following a major review of Relationships and Sexuality Education. A revamp for the teaching of young teenagers, to be published today, could prove controversial among some parents. The draft curriculum will tackle pornography, with reference to the … Read more
Department of Education has confirmed that a contribution at a total cost of €5.3 million will be provided to address the impact of the increased cost of fuel for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 of 2022 for contractors operating on the department’s school transport scheme. School transport, which is managed by Bus Éireann on behalf … Read more
The Department of Education has said that as of 13 May, 5,843 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 3,968 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 1,875 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. To assist with the transition of Ukrainian refugees and their families into … Read more
The State Examinations Commission has today published the time tables for Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle Examinations. The Leaving Cert exams will commence from 8th June and will end on 28th of the same month. Leaving Cert applied examinations also commence from 8th June and ends on the 16th. Full time table: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/4c442-leaving-certificate-examination-timetable-2022/ Junior Cycle … Read more
Teachers and students returned to schools across the country yesterday for the first time since Christmas, but there was a high absence rate among both groups due to Covid-19. Teachers have reported an “incredibly difficult first day back” after schools reopened on Thursday following the Christmas break. Children around the country arrived at classrooms after … Read more