Organisation: St Gabriel’s Special School

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Army of volunteers mobilises to transform ‘neglected and forgotten’ special school

Moved by their plight, they mobilised an army of volunteers. And tears of joy flowed yesterday as the results of their incredible DIY SOS-style makeover of a special school were unveiled.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2018

Early treat for sick children

More than 240 sick children will get a real treat next week when they’re transported into a winter wonderland at Fota House.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2012

Nine children start full-time classes as staffing row resolved

NINE children who had been restricted to part-time classes at a special school because of a dispute over staffing levels have started full-time classes after the row was resolved.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011

Lack of full-time places for 9 pupils ‘unacceptable’

THE Department of Education says it is unacceptable that a Cork special needs school will not offer full-time classes to nine children for whom teaching and other staff have been provided.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

Teacher shortage leaves nine special needs children without school place

NINE children with special needs have no school place this week and are stuck in the middle of a staffing dispute between the school and the Department of Education.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2011