Secondary Schools

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<p>The report suggests 96% of primary school children are participating in some form of sport at least once a week, while 84% of secondary school children do some form of sport.</p>

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Drop-off in teenage girls participating in sport remains a 'significant concern'

Sport Ireland’s latest study on children’s participation in sport and physical activity suggests just 15% of children are meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines

<p>Some 54% said that short from video and picture apps like TikTok and Instagram have seriously impacted their ability to concentrate.</p>

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Most secondary students worry about smartphone use while 20% have used AI for schoolwork

<p>The upcoming talks on public sector pay must deliver substantial increases to retain our talented teachers and to ensure Ireland continues to attract the best, said INTO President, John Driscoll. File picture.</p>

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'Substantial increases' to public sector pay needed to retain and recruit teachers in Ireland

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Schools to share teachers from September due to 'critical' shortage

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Hot meals programme to be extended to all schools by 2030

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Deputy CMO cautions against mixing, play dates and after-school activities when schools return

Minister for Education invites union to return to Leaving Cert talks

The ASTI and TUI unions held 'constructive' talks with Minister Norma Foley on Friday

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

Q&A: What's the problem with hand sanitisers, wipes and soaps in schools?

A review of all biocidal products currently used in schools found that more than 50 of these products are not registered correctly.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

Not all disadvantaged schools will benefit from lower pupil:teacher ratio

Not all disadvantaged primary schools will be included in plans to tackle Ireland’s historically overcrowded classrooms.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2020

Dept of Education: No decision taken to extend mid-term break to stop Covid-19 spread

In an official statement issued through a spokesman this Friday morning, the department said no decision has been made to close the schools, and keeping them open remains a priority.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2020

Jess Casey: Has the Leaving Cert calculated grades system failed the integrity test?

Do the two known errors with the Leaving Cert calculated grades process call into question the integrity of a system the Department of Education promised would be accurate and fair? The full extent of the flaws in the system will only really be ...

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

Not quite top marks yet — but a good start for education minister

It's easy to be comprehensive when you have such a pot of money at your disposal but, distractions aside, Norma Foley's announcement of the back-to-school roadmap was a much-needed personal success.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2020

Last minute talks to avoid secondary schools closing taking place today

Representatives from the Association of Secondary School Teachers will meet with officials at the Department of Education this afternoon in a final effort to resolve a long-running pay dispute.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

ASTI welcome fresh school inspections

The Association of Secondary School Teachers has said the increase in school inspections is a welcome opportunity to highlight the lack of resources in schools.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2015