Education

Fashion Pressure just got Flipped!

Fashion Pressure just got Flipped!

The Sandymount Park teenagers were among 47 teams from secondary schools in Leinster, who spoke out on a host of topical issues, including homelessness, inclusion, gender equality, the “pink tax”, sustainability and fast fashion. The students from Sandymount Park presented their Flip Fast Fashion project

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Betty Watson: a woman who shaped the course of education here and abroad

Betty Watson: a woman who shaped the course of education here and abroad

St Andrew’s Resource Centre and the Watson family hosted a very special evening last November to celebrate the life of Betty Watson and in recognition of her major contribution to education in the community. A beautiful tribute night was

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Google Community News Update

Google Community News Update

Congratulations to the teachers who have received their digital training certifificates through Google Ireland and Kinia! This training is focused on supporting teachers in bridging the digital divide, and we are so proud of the work the teachers have done to become certifified.

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Navigating Success:

Navigating Success:

The Irish Nautical trust has recently concluded our 5th Comprehensive Maritime Training Course which has proven to be a resounding success, setting a new standard for comprehensive and effective training for graduates who hopefully will enter the maritime industry.

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Irish Girl Guides to Teach Digital Skills to Older People

Irish Girl Guides to Teach Digital Skills to Older People

Vodafone Foundation announces a new partnership with Irish Girl Guides to help close the digital divide between generations. The Irish Girl Guides have become a new charity partner of Vodafone Foundation’s Hi Digital initiative, which brings digital skills, training and support directly to older people across the country.

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Same-Sex Schools: A Thing of the Past?

Peter McNamara Did you attend a same-sex school? Reflecting on those days, you might carry warm memories of semi-cloistered sisterhood and brotherhood. Perhaps you thrived in an atmosphere of focus, fun, and privacy, among your own kind. On the other […]

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Government Announces Leaving Cert Adjustments for 2022

David Prendeville This summer will see the return of exam-only Leaving Certificate examinations. Education Minister Norma Foley announced that extensive adjustments would be made to this year’s Leaving Cert written exams as she ruled out a ‘hybrid model’. This year’s […]

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BT Young Scientist Of The Year

Two third-year students from Synge Street CBS, Dublin have been announced as the winners of the 58th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Aditya Joshi and Aditya Kumar, both aged 15, took home the top prize for their project entitled […]

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Christmas Market coming to National Print Museum

Christmas Market coming to National Print Museum

The event will run from 4pm – 8pm on Friday November 26th, and then from 11am – 4pm on both Saturday November 27th and Sunday November 28th. The market stalls will be selling a variety of gifts including letterpress posters, jewellery, fine art prints and ceramics,

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