Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close Nearly 70 schools in Australia have had to temporarily close after asbestos was discovered in play sand. Tests of the colourful play sand revealed that it contained tremolite asbestos. Despite it being a naturally occurring form of the substance, it still could be hazardous. Asbestos […]
3 weeks ago
The arts and a more sustainable future take centre stage. Two new subjects will be added to the Leaving Cert curriculum as part of a major education overhaul. Announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley on Tuesday (29 March), the ‘Equity and Excellence for All’ programme represents a three-pronged approach to reforming the senior cycle […]
4 years ago
All restrictions will be removed from schools. The Department of Education says schools can resume as normal on Monday, February 28th. It has been confirmed that all Covid-19 measures will be removed from Monday. From Monday, face masks will no longer be mandatory in schools, but they will be on public transport, as well as in […]
4 years ago
“Our primary schools are probably the one place where we have the most unvaccinated people, young people in particular, gathering at any one time.” The Seanad has heard calls for schools to close early as a measure to help curb the spread of Covid-19. As reported in the Irish Examiner, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer […]
4 years ago
The public is advised to be “extremely cautious” of the storm. Education Minister Norma Foley has said schools affected by Storm Barra are expected to reopen on Wednesday (8 December). It comes after the Department of Education advised that schools should not open on Tuesday in areas covered by Met Éireann’s red and orange wind […]
4 years ago
“We have to look at this as a collective society.” Taoiseach Michael Martin has said he is “not 100% comfortable” with the new Government rules on mask-wearing in schools. On Tuesday, the Cabinet decided that children from third class and above should wear masks in schools and asked schools and parents to co-operate. Children over […]
4 years ago