Acmhainní oiriúnach d’Aistear ar fáil ó Nexus
January 12, 2015
Are you following Gaelscoileanna Teo. on Twitter?
January 12, 2015
Gaelscoileanna Teo. is pleased to announce that we are now using Twitter to share news and updates from the Irish-medium education sector. The organisation recognises the importance and the huge benefits of the internet and social media to share relevant information, news stories and updates, and also for marketing and publicity purposes.
The organisation has put together a sample social media policy, that naíonraí and schools can download and adapt to suit their needs. This is available from http://www.gaelscoileanna.ie/ie/resources/
(Gaeilge) Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta i lár an aonaigh eolaíochta
January 12, 2015
Údarás na Gaeltachta Training Apprenticeships
January 7, 2015
Údarás na Gaeltachta are accepting applications for Training Apprenticeships until 2 February 2015.
For more information see: http://www.udaras.ie/en/oiliuint-fostaiocht/tionscnaimh-oiliuna/printiseachtai
Government inaction leads to childcare revolt
January 6, 2015
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy TD today announced he fully supports the national protest being planned by childcare professionals on February 17th. Deputy Troy said, “this protest is a result of the frustration felt due to the lack of investment and the total inaction by the Government in this area. This was very evident in the consultation evenings which I arranged with the sector around the country late last year.
Recent reports again highlighting the high cost of childcare together with a revolt by the sector are the result of Government inaction in this area. This was most recently evidenced in the Budget 2015 where Minister Reilly failed to deliver any increase in investment.”
Deputy Troy continued,”Fianna Fáil produced a budget submission which addressed the complexities of issues facing this crucial sector. The proposal entitled The Enabling Strategy put forward three central planks, ‘Enabling Children’ by investing in quality provision, providing equality of opportunity for children with special educational needs and protecting all children through legislation reform. Enabling Parents to improve the life chances of their children by accessing employment and availing of increased choices by making childcare more accessible and affordable.
Enabling the Workforce and Childcare Service Providers by extending eligibility for the Learner Fund, providing appropriate remuneration and working conditions and by activating a national commercial rates exemption clause for government funded early childhood services.
Hopefully this protest on 17th February will act as catalyst and the Government will take notice of the major issues facing this sector. The time for lip service is over. Minister Reilly needs to listen to what the sector are saying and ensure that necessary supports are put in place,” concluded Deputy Troy.
Provision of CPD Programmes for teachers working in the area of LS and Special Education – DES Circulars
January 5, 2015
In order to assist all schools and educational services in meeting the needs of students requiring learning support and the teaching of students with special educational needs, the Teacher Education Section of the Department of Education and Skills currently funds the provision of a number of CPD programmes as follows:
- Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education – Circular 0001/2015.
- Graduate Certificate in the education of Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) for Teachers working with Students with ASDs – Circular 0002/2015.
- Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development in Special Education (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) for Teachers – Circular 0003/2015.
Please be advised that the Circulars and application forms for these programmes will be available w.e.f. the 1st January on the Department’s website http://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Circulars-and-Forms/. The closing date for completed application forms, which should be returned to the College or University of choice, is the 27th February 2015.
Comórtas an Eolaí Óig 2015 do Bhunscoileanna
January 5, 2015
Foras Pátrúnachta Art Competition 2015
January 5, 2015
Our art competition was a great success last year and are delighted to announce that it will run again this school year 2014/2015!
This years competition is sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge and there will be top of the range prizes to be won.
We invite pupils from any of the primary or secondary schools under the patron of An Foras Pátrúnachta to take part in the competition. The theme for this year is ‘Gaeloideachas do Chách’.
There are five different categories, and included in the prizes to be won are smartphones,a Nintendo Wii, tablets and more!
Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, General Secretary of An Foras Pátrúnachta, said; “The compeition went brilliantly last year. The majority of schools took part and the standard was extremely high.
“There were brilliant prizes awarded to the winners last year and I’m pleased that this year we have more great prizes available. We’re thrilled that Foras na Gaeilge are sponsoring the competition this year, and the feedback we have recieved from schools already has been very positive.”
February 6th 2015 is the closing date for entries. The winners will be announced at Comhdháil an Fhorais Phátrúnachta on the 28th February 2015 in the Red Cow Moran Hotel.
More information available here from the Foras Pátrúnachta website: http://www.foras.ie/en/whats-new/081214-comortas-ealaine-an-fhorais-2015/
Minor works grant to be paid to primary schools with temporary recognition
January 5, 2015
Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, TD, confirmed that 55 primary schools with temporary recognition will receive the minor works grant this year.
Since 2006 the grant has only been paid to schools with permanent recognition. The Minister’s decision will now result in every primary school in the country receiving the investment.
Speaking about the announcement Minister O’Sullivan said, “In the past number of years we have reformed how schools are established. Demographic demand and future enrolment projections are now a central part of school establishment. We can now be confident that every primary that is established will have strong enrolment numbers relatively soon after opening.”
“Given this reality I can see no reason to deny access to the minor works grant to schools with temporary recognition. Within the coming days the 55 schools with temporary recognition will receive their grant funding. I know this funding is used very effectively by school management and I am glad to be able to provide equal access to all schools to this support.”
The rates payable are €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The grant is worth €6,425 for a 50 pupil school and more than €11,000 for a 300 pupil school.
The cost of paying the grant to 55 schools with temporary recognition is approximately €400,000
The total cost of the minor works grant in 2014 is approximately €28.5m
ASD Unit approved for Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín
December 19, 2014
Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín are delighted to have been given the approval of the Department of Education & Skills to open an ASD (Autistic spectrum disorder) Unit in the school.
“We hope that it will be open this time next year” said the school’s principal, Clodagh Ní Mhaoilchiaráin. “The whole school is thrilled and we’re hoping to get to work in the New Year. It will help us to care for the community we have in the school at the moment and for any future pupils with ASD whose parents would like them to stay in Irish-medium education.”
Further information about the school is available on their website, www.gsbhailebrigin.ie.
