Dempsey gives schools option to introduce science syllabus

SCHOOLS were yesterday told they could introduce a new Junior Certificate science syllabus but won’t be able to make a decision until September.

Education Minister Noel Dempsey made the announcement yesterday a week after the country's second-level teachers took holidays.

Schools will have the option to teach the old syllabus or introduce the new course.

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