RDS Primary Science Fair 2014
July 18, 2013
As the school year comes to an end, we’re looking forward to whats coming up next term. If you’ve ever thought about entering the RDS Primary Science Fair, now is the time to start thinking about it.
If you’ve been looking for a unique way to integrate science and maths in your classroom, the Fair provides an opportunity for 120 primary schools to showcase their class STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) projects, receive feedback from experts and learn from viewing other projects at a major exhibition, the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
The Fair runs from January 9 to 11, 2014 and is open to 4th, 5th, 6th class and Key Stage 2 classes. The Fair is not a competition, the emphasis is for students to learn how to work scientifically and develop inquiry based skills, by developing a project which seeks to pose and answer a question related to the curriculum.
Some of the questions explored at the 2013 Fair included:
- How does carrying a bag affect our back health?
- How can I make my snowman last longer?
- Which brand of battery lasts the longest in a simple circuit?
The call for expressions of interest will open in September 2013. To receive e-mail updates you can contact primarysciencefair@rds.ie; call 01 240 7990 or visit www.rds.ie/primarysciencefair.
CluBeo – Ag spreagadh scoth na gceoltóirí
July 18, 2013
Gael Linn Newsletter available online
July 17, 2013
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Irish Summer Chat Group, Ciorcal na nDéagóirí
July 17, 2013
Every Wednesday from 3.30 to 4.30pm
Total cost: €40
Continues through to 21 August in Loughrea's Irish Centre,Cúl an Tí
More info: 091-870718
GIG – An Gaeilgeoir is Greannmhaire
July 17, 2013
Gaelchultúr achieves third-level status
July 17, 2013
Gaelchultúr is pleased to announce that we have achieved the status of third-level institution.
We have chosen the name Coláiste na hÉireann for the new institution. As Coláiste na hÉireann, we are about to launch our first course, a post-graduate diploma in translation (Dioplóma Iarchéime san Aistriúchán). This programme, a level 9 NFQ course, will commence in late September this year and will run for three semesters. Third-level status was awarded to Gaelchultúr by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
The Dioplóma Iarchéime san Aistriúchán programme is aimed at those who already have a good standard of Irish, but who wish to learn translation skills or to enhance the skills they already have. It is also ideal for those who work through Irish on a daily basis – teachers and journalists, for example – who wish to improve their standard of written Irish. The course will also benefit those who are interested in working as a translator, administrator or lawyer-linguist in one of the European institutions.
A blended learning approach will be used in the programme, featuring a combination of online study, live online classes, and lectures and tutorials in the classroom. Since a great deal of the course material will be available on our e-learning website, ranganna.com, we expect a high level of interest in the programme from all corners of the country.
For more information about the Dioplóma Iarchéime san Aistriúchán programme, or to download the course brochure and application form, please visit http://gaelchultur.com/en/postgrad.aspx. You can also call (01) 484 5220 or write to eolas@gaelchultur.com.
(Gaeilge) Leabhar Mór na nAmhrán
July 16, 2013
Forbairt na Ceannasaíochta sa Bhunscoil lán-Ghaeilge: Comhdháil
July 16, 2013
The North-South Standing Committee on Irish-Medium Education are hosting a two-day education conference on The Development of Leadership in Irish-medium Primary Schools on Wednesday and Thursday, 9-10 October, 2013. It will take place in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin. http://www.louisfitzgeraldhotel.com/
Refreshments, lunch and dinner will be provided during the conference. Accommodation costs however must be met by participants (reduced rate available from the hotel).
Information: Information leaflet
Registration: oifig@gaelscoileanna.ie or 01 853 5195 before Friday, 20 September 2013.
Participants: Principals/vice-principals from every Irish-medium primary school across the 32 counties, Gaeltachts included, along with principals and administrators of Irish-medium Units: simultaneous translation facilities will be made available for Unit principals.
Aonach: There will be a market from 15.30-19.30 on October 9th as part of the Conference, with companies and organisations that provide resources and services for Irish-medium schools. Conference delegates as well as the wider school community are invited to visit the Aonach, there will be no entry fee and it will be an opportunity for school staff and parents to see the range of resources and services available to Irish-medium schools.
Conference Programme:
• The Role of Leaders in the Irish-Medium School.
• Delegating duties- the management staff and the staff as a whole
• Developing middle-management leaders with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Ensuring a High Standard of Education
• Induction and mentoring for new teachers
• The Teacher’s Vocational Development
• Whole-School Evaluation and Self-evaluation towards excellence: importance, implications and effective functioning
• Leading the School’s social/conversational language
• Conserving the school’s Irish Policy/language ethos
• Accuracy amongst children/teachers/staff
• Irish in the playground/outside formal education
• Whole-school planning (including curriculum matters)
• The Immersion Education approach
• English and Irish language reading in Irish-medium schools
• Fostering a Positive Culture
• Fostering a relationship between the school and the school community/ the broader community
• Approaching communication with various parties
• Cooperation between schools
Scoláireachtaí €2,000 ar fáil ar an MSc i nGnó agus i dTeicneolaíocht an Eolais, DCU
July 15, 2013
Daonscoil na Mumhan 2013
July 15, 2013
Daonscoil na Mumhan will take place in An Rinn Ó gCuanach in Co. Waterford from Sunday 18th – Friday 23rd August 2013 Daonscoil na Mumhan is a week-long experience of lectures, fun and friendship through the Irish language. Daonscoil na Mumhan warmly welcome learners on the understanding that Gaeilge is the medium of the school. Help will be given to all who attend and also encouragement. This year’s theme: The influence of the Irish abroad Daonscoil na Mumhan is a week-long experience of lectures, fun and friendship through the Irish language. Many classes are organised throughout the week classes include sean-nós singing classes which will be conducted by the talented sean-nós singer Anne Mulqueen. Events include many interesting lectures, music and sean-nós sessions, céilí, hill walking, book launch, storytelling, day trips, poetry reading and workshop by the renowned poet Bríd Ní Mhóráin while Cuthbert Tura Arutura originally from Zimbabwe will conduct a sean-nós dancing workshop. On Wednesday evening a talent competition titled ‘Comóradh an Dá Phádraig’ in memory of two great men Pádraig Ó Dálaigh agus Pádraig Ó hÍceadha who worked with Daonscoil na Mumhan for many years. On Thursday 22nd August 'Leabhar Mór na nAmhrán' which was published by Cló ar-Chonnacht will be celebrated during the annual concert in Coláiste na Rinne This is a book for students, for singers and for anyone who would like to gain a wider understanding of traditional Irish singing. It contains over 400 traditional Irish sean-nós songs gathered from all over the country and many of these songs would have a certain connection with Rinn Ó gCuanach.
For a full list of events visit : www.daonscoil.com
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