“I think definitely kids can have too much homework.” An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called out schools for giving pupils too much homework. However, he does not agree that homework should be banned completely. Varadkar said it isn’t healthy for children to spend hours doing homework after being in school all day. He told The […]
3 years ago
Do you think homework should be scrapped in Ireland? Minister for Education Norma Foley says she has no plans to abolish homework in Ireland. She has spoken out about the issue after President Michael D. Higgins said it is time for homework to be scrapped because it is outdated. But the Minister for Education does […]
3 years ago
Children are encouraged to do one kind deed instead. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has declared today, Thursday 24 March to be a “no homework day” for the children of Ireland. In an address from Washington, the Fianna Fáil leader said that Ireland would mark National Confidence Day by rewarding its children with an afternoon off, […]
4 years ago
Would you agree? The Green Party officially released their manifesto this weekend, revealing intentions to ‘explore’ the idea of scrapping homework for primary school children. The Excellence in Education’ section reads: “Schools, college and universities should build creative and nurturing environments where students learn how to meaningfully engage in civic, community, environmental, technological and economic ways.” […]
6 years ago
This is so lovely. December is a busy time a year for families. There are so many things happening, from end-of-year ballet shows to carol services and class Secret Santa and present shopping. So busy, in fact, that it can be hard to take a moment and ponder what this season really is – or, […]
6 years ago