There are multiple advantages to single-sex schools, argues Aontú spokesperson
Thoughts? Last week, a Newstalk radio presenter argued that it is about time Ireland gets rid of single-sex schools, even calling the system completely unnatural and outdated – a view I think most of us share. However, according to teacher and Aontú spokesperson on education, Eric Nelligan, we should keep single-sex schools – as they […]
3 years ago
Why do we still have single-sex schools in 2022?
Life is co-ed, so why aren’t our schools? This week, Rathdown School in Glenageary announced that from September 2022, they would no longer be an all-girls school. The south Dublin school will welcome boys to its junior school later this year, and boys will be able to enrol in the secondary school come September 2023. […]
4 years ago
About time? Ireland set to end single-sex schools within the next few years
Time for Ireland to move towards a modern education system? Ireland is one of the few countries in Europe where single-sex schools are still a thing in 2022. However, this might not be the case for much longer. The Government’s is now being urged to end single-sex schools within the next 15 years, with Labour’s […]
4 years ago