Training for Boards of Management in October 2014
October 10, 2014
A ‘Child Protection’ training module will be put in place by Gaelscoileanna Teo and an Foras Pátrúnachta in October 2014, for all Boards of management.
We are delighted to announce, this years trainer will again be educational expert, Eileen Flynn.
Training will be provided for the module ‘Cosaint Leanaí’:
In the Cork Education Centre on Thursday, October 16th, between 7.00p.m. and 9.00p.m.
In the Green Isle Hotel Dublin on Wednesday ,October 22nd , between 7.00p.m. and 9.00p.m.
Board of management representatives from each school are welcome to attend. Schools are required to fill in the registration form available here and send it to nora@gaelscoileanna.ie.
Should anyone attending the training seminar require a simultaneous translation, please notify Nora – it will be availably on request only.
To attend the Cork seminar contact, nora@gaelscoileanna.ie contact prior Monday October 13th.
To attend the Dublin seminar contact, nora@gaelscoileanna.ie contact prior Friday October 17th.
Eilíonn Earnáil na Gaelscolaíochta 4 leasú sa Bhille Oideachais
October 7, 2014
New website for adult Irish learners
October 7, 2014
A new website for prospective students of Irish has been launched by Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge, the only system of certification for adult learners of the language.
The website carries information and advice for students, teachers and employers on the TEG exam.
Students are tested on their listening, reading, writing and speaking ability of Irish, while it is possible to do an oral exam for a partial certificate.
Sample teaching material is available on the website for all levels from beginners to upper intermediate.
It can be used as a teaching resource by teachers who want to follow the syllabus or by learners who wish to prepare for the exams independently.
It includes reading, audio and video material, as well as vocabulary, grammar and speaking activities for each of the topics covered in the syllabuses, to help teachers and independent learners develop each of the major language skills assessed in the exams.
Employers can also find out the best way to recruit employees on the website.
Earlier, this week the Department of Public Expenditure said that six in every 100 clerical staff in its current recruitment competition will be competent in the Irish language.
The department said in a report that new arrangements for recruiting what it calls “Irish language functional bilinguals” are being piloted in the Clerical Officer (CO) competition that is currently under way.
The report was welcomed by Minister of State with responsibility of Gaeltacht Affairs Joe McHugh who said significant progress had been made by the Department of the Gaeltacht and other Government departments in implementing the State’s 20-year strategy for the Irish language.
In July, it was confirmed the Donegal North East TD had booked himself in for an Irish language course on becoming Minister of State.
At the time, Taoiseach Enda Kenny Kenny said it was an example of someone whose Irish “may be a bit rusty” and who was “getting back into action and getting it up to standard”.
Referring to his recent experience in “relearning the language”, Mr McHugh described TEG this week as “a path to fluency in Irish through a structured, flexible and graduated system”.
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Seomraí ranga úra ag Gaelscoil Léim an Mhadaidh
October 2, 2014
Deireadh seachtaine eachtraíochta
October 1, 2014
Design-a-card i nGaeilge
September 30, 2014
IMRAM 2014 – Clár na Féile
September 30, 2014
DES: Call for Submissions for New Statement of Strategy 2015-2017
September 25, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act, 1997, the Department of Education and Skills is currently preparing a new Statement of Strategy for the three year period from 2015-2017. This key policy document will focus on Government priorities and set out the strategic direction and high level goals of the Department for that period.
As part of this process, we are now consulting with stakeholders and clients and would be grateful to receive your input, suggestions and views regarding any strategic issues that, in your view, should be incorporated in our Statement of Strategy.
Our Mission
The Department of Education and Skills is responsible for education and training in Ireland and its mission is to enable learners to achieve their full potential and contribute to Ireland’s economic, social and cultural development.
In pursuit of this mission, the Department aims to:
Provide a quality inclusive school and early years education system, with improved learning outcomes.
Provide opportunities for upskilling and reskilling that meet the needs of individuals and the labour market.
Provide high quality learning, research and innovation opportunities in the higher education sector.
Plan and provide appropriate infrastructure for learning environments.
In support of these high-level goals, the Department is engaged in a wide range of activities covering the key elements of policy planning, quality assurance, resourcing, regulation and evaluation, as well as providing a broad range of support services for the education sector.
New Statement of Strategy
Our new Statement of Strategy will be informed by the document Ireland’s Education and Training Sector-Overview of service delivery and reform and will focus on its four main themes of Learning for life, Improving Quality and Accountability, Supporting Inclusion and Diversity and Building the Right Systems and Infrastructure. We would be grateful for your views on this approach.
More detailed information on our business activities can be found on our Management & Organisation page. Our existing Statement of Strategy 2011-2014 can be downloaded here.
How to contribute
If you would like to contribute input or suggestions, please forward your submission by email before Friday 10th October to: corporate_governance@education.gov.ie
Ceardlann – Á heagrú i gcomhar le IMRAM agus Áras na Scríbhneoirí
September 25, 2014
Meabhrúchán: Dianchúrsa Ullmhúcháin i gCruinneas na Gaeilge ag tosú Dé Sathairn, 27 Meán Fómhair
September 25, 2014
