Junior Spider Internet Awards
October 8, 2013
The Eircom Junior Spiders, internet awards which recognise the work of students and teachers in primary and secondary schools across the country, are soon to open for applications.
Among this year’s categories, is a category for Irish language or bilingual websites, ‘Suíomh is Fearr’, sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge. Websites or blogs can be entered in this category and can be based on any content, but must use the Irish language in a creative and innovative way.
The awards are divided as follows: MEGA for primary schools; GIGA for years 1-3 of post-primary schools; and TERA for years 4-6 of post-primary school. Each classification is then subdivided into distinct categories based on content and type.
Last year’s Irish language winners were Coláiste Íosagáin, Dublin, in the TERA category for their site, ‘Níos Aclaí Anois’ and St. Colman’s College, Mayo in the GIGA category for their site, ‘Irish Exam Guide’
The competition will be open for applications from 10 November 2013, and schools and students have until 07 February to submit their applications. A shortlist will be announced on 19 February 2014 and the award ceremony will take place on 04 March 2014 in Dublin’s RDS. Each of the shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to display their site at this event.
Further information in relation to this competition is available at www.juniorspiders.ie
