secondary school

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<p>Back to school challenges include big kids too</p>

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Help, my daughter says everyone has made friends at secondary school already — except her

Their first term of first year doesn’t have to be as daunting as you think

<p>TUI president Liz Farrell said: 'Schools are struggling with a very real, severe teacher recruitment and retention crisis, so the time for sticking plaster measures has long since passed.' Picture: Tommy Clancy</p>

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Calls for schools to be able to recruit on a full-time basis to address shortfall

<p>Any applications which are submitted after April 28 will be considered as 'late' meaning families will not be guaranteed a seat and tickets may not be available. File Picture</p>

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Parents urged to apply for school transport places before this week's deadline

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Parents of Cork students at soon-to-be amalgamated school criticise merger plans

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Cork students 'heartbroken' by decision to amalgamate their school with another

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Cabinet to approve traditional Leaving Cert exams today

Louise O'Neill: Teaching is a vocation, not everyone can do it

If there’s any teacher you wish you could have thanked all those years ago, now is your opportunity to do so.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2021

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Growing up in lockdown means missing the little things while looking forward to 'just everything'

The Irish Examiner's Growing up in Lockdown survey asked children and young people to recount their experiences of living through the Covid-19 pandemic. Holly Whelan talks to Jess Casey about the little things she misses

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

Rear view of a female elementary teacher giving a lesson in the classroom.

Nearly 66,000 primary school pupils missed school for 20 days or more

Total of 30 primary school pupils expelled and 132 students at second-level

Wed, 30 Sep, 2020

Government pledges €200m to reopen schools in August

The Government will on Monday approve a "very significant" package worth €200m to allow a full-time reopening of every school in the country next month, it can be revealed.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2020

Irish celebrities help students say goodbye to primary school

Children’s author Sarah Webb didn’t want sixth class pupils to miss out on their graduation, so to mark their end of year she organised a series of inspirational videos delivered by well-known Irish people, says Helen O’Callaghan

Thu, 28 May, 2020

VIDEO: Kerry school students perform Stormzy’s Shut Up as Gaeilge

An-mhaith ar fad lads!

Mon, 05 Nov, 2018

'Baptism barrier' in schools to be officially removed today

The "baptism barrier" in schools will be officially removed today.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2018

Lack of tech at secondary school hurting Ireland's workforce

Martin Curley, Chair of the EU Open Innovation and Stategy Policy Group, has identified the omission of such subjects as a "big gap" going into the future.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2017

November start for delayed junior cycle teacher training

Catch-up training on junior cycle reforms will not begin until Halloween for thousands of teachers who were prevented from taking part due to industrial action.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Travellers move on to grounds of secondary school in West Sussex

Police have been called out after up to 30 caravans and vehicles belonging to a group of travellers moved on to the grounds of a secondary school.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Secondary teachers will vote on industrial disputes later today

A tight result is expected later today in the ballot of secondary teachers over whether to continue or end a number of industrial disputes.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Survey identifies four types of student drinkers

A survey of third-level students has found there are four distinct type of drinkers.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

ASTI secondary school members to be balloted on new deal in January

Secondary School teachers will be balloted in January on a new deal aimed at ending their dispute with the Government.

Sun, 04 Dec, 2016

New proposal could see secondary school students sit on board of management

Students could get more of a say in how their secondary school is run.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

ASTI willing to enter third party negotiations to end strike action

The ASTI say they would be willing to enter third party negotiations aimed at ending the teachers strike.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

ASTI describes talks with Department so far as childish

The union representing secondary school teachers has described talks with the Education Department so far as childish.

Sun, 16 Oct, 2016

New Educate Together Secondary School opens today with 28 students

The country's newest Educate Together Secondary School opens its doors in South County Dublin today with just 28 pupils.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2016

Threat of financial penalities for teachers refusing to work extra hours

Secondary school teachers who are refusing to work an extra 33 non teaching hours a year are being warned they are facing financial penalties.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Parents providing 30% of funds for voluntary secondaries

Parents are now providing over 30% of funding in voluntary contributions to help run secondary schools.

Fri, 01 May, 2015