Almost all schools to close for second day in coming weeks due to strike
Almost all schools will be shut for a second day over the coming weeks due to the lack of progress since a work-to-rule started. Teachers’ unions will formally serve notice to the Government today of strike dates set on October 14th and 21st after a meeting on Monday to consider escalation of their dispute over a new […]
3 weeks ago
Schools likely to close amid strike action on October 14
Parents are being warned about a possible strike Parents across Ireland have been warned that schools will likely close during the 24-hour strike action on October 14th. A further day of action is planned for the 21st of October. Picket lines are expected across the country. The strike is the culmination of months of futile […]
1 month ago
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 […]
1 year 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 […]
3 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 […]
3 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 […]
3 years ago