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# schools - Wednesday 5 November, 2014
Limerick, Cork and Clare schools successful in today's Dr Harty Cup group stage action
Victories for last year’s semi-finalists SNTN Doon, Rochestown College and Hamilton HS Bandon.
# schools - Thursday 30 October, 2014
Compulsory 2 hours of PE per week needed to stop the rise of teen obesity
It is estimated that one in five Irish teenagers is overweight or obese.
# schools - Friday 17 October, 2014
A third of people think coding is more important than learning Irish
1 in 5 people think coding is more important than maths.
# schools - Thursday 16 October, 2014
Principals "picking up pieces" dealing with troubled students
They say they’re under pressure due to cutbacks – and that it’s threatening how schools are run.
# schools - Monday 6 October, 2014
Protests dwindle as Hong Kong goes back to work
Schools have reopened and civil servants have returned to work today.
# schools - Friday 26 September, 2014
Opinion: Employees can still be discriminated against over their sexuality – this must end
The private lives of teachers and health workers should never be used against them, writes Senator Ivana Bacik.
# schools - Thursday 18 September, 2014
Why are schools using JobBridge to hire SNAs? The Minister's pledging to find out
Primary schools are looking to fill 56 SNA positions through the JobBridge scheme.
# schools - Saturday 6 September, 2014
One-in-10 Irish children can't read properly when leaving school
One organisation, SUAS, is helping to fight that.
# schools - Monday 1 September, 2014
The HSE's campaign to protect girls from cervical cancer is working
Uptake levels for the HPC vaccine have exceeded targets and more than 42,000 girls have received the full course.
# schools - Wednesday 27 August, 2014
Schools told how to protect against Ebola
The HPSC says that the risk of the virus landing in Ireland is “very low”.
# schools - Tuesday 26 August, 2014
Bus Éireann technical glitch leaves families waiting for yearly tickets
Thousands of families are still waiting while some schools start this week.
# schools - Monday 25 August, 2014
Teachers see a worrying rise in Irish children coming to school hungry
Missing breakfast is causing kids to lose six weeks of learning each year.
# schools - Wednesday 25 June, 2014
Special needs assistants unsure if they will have work in September
The overall number of SNAs are up, but some schools have lost out on hours.
Opinion: I’m 15 years old and I've set up my own company – here's why
We can’t continue to just lament the shortage of highly skilled IT graduates; we need to re-think the way digital skills are taught in the classroom.
# schools - Monday 23 June, 2014
Excessive lead levels in drinking water a 'danger for young children'
It was revealed yesterday that 41 schools, businesses and homes across the country have been found to have excessive levels of lead in the supply because of old pipes.
Should daily exercise be mandatory in schools?
Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has said that if schools devote 30 minutes a day to exercise, it could “make a big difference for generations to come” in terms of obesity.
# schools - Wednesday 11 June, 2014
Opinion: Philosophy for kids? It's absolutely essential for the classroom
Let’s teach children how to think – not what to think.
# schools - Saturday 7 June, 2014
TD warns that children's lives are being put at risk during storms
Education Minister Ruairí Quinn admitted that the current advice system for schools may need to be updated.
# schools - Saturday 24 May, 2014
Here are all the (excellent) reasons you don't need to study right now
A lesson in procrastination from DailyEdge.ie.
# schools - Friday 23 May, 2014
Why are schools used as polling places?
There are some very sensible reasons why hundreds of primary schools will close today to facilitate voting.
# schools - Monday 19 May, 2014
"No question" of reducing number of SNA posts, says Department
The Department of Education has rejected Micheál Martin’s claims that there are widespread cuts to SNAs.
# schools - Sunday 18 May, 2014
IRFU engaging with latest research to deal with player drop-outs in rugby
‘It’s very important that the clubs remain at the very heart of everything we do.’
# schools - Thursday 15 May, 2014
Quinn says DEIS schools now 'bearing fruit' as exam results improve
Research from the Education and Skills Centre finds exam results since the DEIS school introduction have continually improved.
# schools - Friday 2 May, 2014
Quinn gives €35 million to schools so they can have nicer toilets and roofs
In total, 386 schools all across the country will receive the funding.
# schools - Tuesday 22 April, 2014
Column: Let's take the Sacraments out of class time (and out of teachers' hands)
Instead of spending 20-30 hours of curriculum time focusing on the Sacraments, preparation should take place after school hours.
# schools - Thursday 10 April, 2014
VIDEO: A slick reminder that the grassroots game is the heartbeat of Irish rugby
Leinster rugby have produced some inspiring footage that may get you down to a local rugby club this weekend.
# schools - Wednesday 9 April, 2014
Warning of "crisis of school leadership" over unsustainable cutbacks
The National Association of Principals and Deputy Princiapls has warned that problems could occur due to the failure to invest in management structures in schools.
# schools - Tuesday 8 April, 2014
Ireland Schools name exciting squad for FIRA U18 European Championships
Head coach Noel McNamara has retained the same players who earned a 26-6 win over Scotland recently.
# schools - Saturday 5 April, 2014
The 9 at 9: Saturday
It’s finally the weekend – and here’s everything you need to know as we start the day.
# schools - Friday 4 April, 2014
Two brothers will be in opposition in tomorrow's All-Ireland schools hurling final in Kilkenny
Kevin and Darren Mullen will face off against each in Nowlan Park.
# schools - Thursday 3 April, 2014
Column: Louise O’Keeffe ruling shows Ireland's school patronage system is unworkable
The State is responsible for the rights of students in the national school system even if the schools are run by patron bodies, writes Peter Ferguson.
# schools - Sunday 30 March, 2014
Every school in Ireland must adopt an anti-bullying policy within the next two weeks
The policies must deal with physical, verbal and cyber bullying.
# schools - Wednesday 26 March, 2014
Leinster Senior Cup finalists provide six players for Ireland U18s Schools squad
Head coach Noel McNamara has named an exciting squad to face Scotland on Sunday.
# schools - Tuesday 25 March, 2014
Legislation aims to 'inspire confidence' in schools enrolment policies
The Bill would require schools to include a statement in their enrolment policy saying that pupils would not be discriminated against.
12 trickster teachers we wish we had in our school days
Teach us your ways!
# schools - Sunday 23 March, 2014
If Junior Cycle "nonsense" continues, teachers could strike, says union
The results of balloting by two unions will be known on Wednesday.
# schools - Saturday 15 March, 2014
Column: Relationship and sex education should be consistently provided in all schools
Early relationships and sexual adventures – or the choice to avoid them – can have a formative effect both on a personality and on a life. As such, young people need access to consistent sex education, writes Aaron McKenna.
# schools - Tuesday 11 March, 2014
"The anger is palpable": Teachers to hold lunchtime protests over Junior Cycle
The protests are over the introduction of the new Junior Cycle Student Award.
# schools - Monday 10 March, 2014
Rate of obesity among Irish children stabilising - except at disadvantaged schools
There is concern about the level of overweight among Irish children, as 20 per cent of them are obese.
# schools - Friday 7 March, 2014
Reigning champions Crescent College set up Munster Schools Cup final with Ardscoil Rís
The decider will take place on St Patrick’s Day.
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'These are the days you live for': RNLI volunteers recall dramatic rescue of young paddle-boarders in Galway
By John O'Donell and Ian O'Gorman
There was jubilation this week when cousins Sara Feeney and Ellen Glynn were found off Inis Oirr.
Try these recipes for a delicious three-course meal, courtesy of Master pastry chef Shane Smith
By Shane Smith
A chicken pie, baked camembert and a soothing sorbet for you to try at home.
Dr Anthony O'Connor: 'The rhetoric of “all being in it together” is dead'
By Dr Anthony O'Connor - @Antcon7062
Open Letter from Ireland's psychologists: 'Direct Provision is causing untold psychological harm'
By Psychologists for Social Change Ireland
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
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