Several schools in lockdown after disturbing find in play sand
Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close after asbestos was discovered in play sand. Tests of the colourful play sand revealed that it contained tremolite asbestos. Despite it being a naturally occurring form of the substance, it still could be hazardous. Asbestos […]
9 months ago
Could schools close this week? Here are the rules as temperatures drop
Could schools close this week? Met Eireann has warned of freezing temperatures arriving this week. The forecast predicts lingering frost and icy patches over the coming days with lowest temperatures of -3C. The west of Ireland and the midlands are in for the coldest temperatures, with areas of Mayo hitting the -3C mark. If you […]
2 years ago
Teacher reveals which Christmas gifts educators appreciate the most
As we dash from shop to shop to find Christmas gifts for our loved ones, finding one for your child’s teacher most likely lands somewhere on the list. After their parents, it’s teachers who spend the most time with kids, so many mums and dads will want to show their appreciation for their work through […]
2 years ago
‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’ – HSE launch nationwide campaign to protect children’s health at school
The HSE has launched a new campaign in schools nationwide to teach them about the importance of hand hygiene and cough etiquette. The aim of the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ campaign is to help improve respiratory hygiene in primary and secondary schools by asking teachers to highlight key respiratory hygiene messages. A spokesperson […]
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 […]
2 years ago
New term, new germs: How to avoid your child getting sick at school or nursery
Bathing is key. With the return to school, there’s a return of worry for parents about their children falling ill, as recent warnings report that there may be strains of bacteria ‘lurking in nurseries’. Similarly with schools, each September, as children rush back through the gates and into their classrooms, they are at risk of […]
3 years ago