01/02/2018
The Irish Young Philosopher Awards, a countrywide celebration of philosophical thinking and enquiry for young people in Ireland. It is open to students in 3rd to 6th class Primary and all secondary students. It is a child-led initiative so teachers do not need to be philosophy experts - just let the budding young Platos and Aristotles think away on their submissions! Deadline for submissions is May 2018 https://youngphilosopherawards.ucd.ie/
PARTICIPATE – Young Philosopher Awards
PARTICIPATE Decide whether you would like to work by yourself or in a group (no more than three) or as a class. Pick a topic that interests you. Think about your topic and come up with a juicy philosophical question. Develop a project around this question. Fill out and return the application form by...
08/06/2017
The Teaching Council is hosting a Droichead information webinar on Wednesday 14 June at 8 p.m. The webinar will give teachers an opportunity to hear from and interact with a principal, a newly qualified teacher and a professional support team member who have experienced the Droichead process. The Teaching Council and the NIPT will also participate in the discussion. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Droichead from peers who have experienced the process. If you are interested in attending this webinar please register by clicking here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7606558163434110466.
Please note that if this time does not suit you, a recording of the webinar can be accessed after the event on our website.
If you have questions about Droichead that you would like answered at the webinar, please submit them to [email protected] before Wednesday morning, 10am. We will do our best to answer as many questions as possible.
More information on Droichead can be found here https://emails.circulator.com/Content?ID=71053
03/05/2017
Director of Research, Dr. Teresa Whitaker, launched the Handbook and Toolkit for teaching, learning and assessment in independent higher education institutions in Ireland today at the HECA 2017 conference.
28/04/2017
Teacher shortages in key subjects ‘set to get worse’
Growing school population fuels concerns over supply in science, maths and Irish
17/03/2017
An raibh a fhios agat? There are currently 303 primary schools on the island of Ireland where Irish is the medium of instruction. There are also 70 second level schools that use Irish as their language of instruction. 65,201 students are currently engaging with Irish medium education in the South of Ireland. Thousands more are studying the Irish language at third level. Bain triail aisti!
16/03/2017
Spórt agus sproai – the Irish word for sports and fun. Bhí tráth na gceist againn i gColáiste Hibernia inniu.
€155 was raised in aid of Irish Cancer Society.
10/03/2017
An raibh a fhios agat? Irish is also a growing language internationally. There is a Gaeltacht area in Tamworth, Ontario, Canada. Hibernia College spoke with Irish teacher Ian Mac Gabhainn who is currently teaching Irish in Fredericton, Canada. https://hiberniacollege.com/gaeilge/
Gaeilge - Hibernia College
08/03/2017
Happy International Women's Day! See what events are taking place near you http://www.nwci.ie/index.php?/learn/international_womens_day/
07/03/2017
Comhrá – the Irish for chat. We are known to be a chatty bunch here in Ireland! Keep these phrases at hand for Seachtain na Gaeilge.
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