Leitrim Vice Principal warns that shortage of teachers could lead to less subject choice for students
A Leitrim based secondary school vice principal is warning that the choice of subjects available to students in the new academic year could be impacted by the shortage of teachers. The warning comes as calls are being made on the Department of Education to immediately announce it’ll give teachers…
Leitrim Principal warns of staff challenges facing many local schools
A north-west based secondary school principal is warning of major challenges ahead for many schools in the region when it comes to the hiring and retention of teachers and principals. The Teachers Union of Ireland claim 91 per cent of secondary schools have reported difficulties in recruiting teachers in…
A number of local projects included in latest round of Clar funding
A number of projects in Sligo and Leitrim will receive funding in the latest round of Clar funding announced today by Minister Heather Humphreys. In total €343,458 in funding will be made available for sixteen projects in Co Sligo & Leitrim. Projects funded under the scheme include playgrounds,…
Running a traditional style Leaving cert in 2022 is unfair on students
A former Leitrim Teacher and Vice- Principal is strongly criticising the decision taken by the Minister for Education to return to the traditional format of the Leaving cert in 2022. Minister for Education Norma Foley is recommending a return to the written exam format, although there will be greater…
Major extension approved for Drumshanbo Vocational School
A major extension has been approved for a County Leitrim secondary school. Education Minister Norma Foley has given the go-ahead for 11 extra rooms, including new classrooms, for Drumshanbo Vocational School, making it one of the biggest campuses in Leitrim. Chairman of the school board of management, Cllr…
Local School Principal encourages students to keep exam options open
Leaving Cert students in the North West are being advised to make sure they show up for their written exams. With many opting for calculated grades this year there is the chance that some will make a last-minute decision to not do the written tests. More than 5…
5th year students at Leitrim school returning to class tomorrow
All fifth year students at Drumshanbo Vocational School will return to in class learning from tomorrow. Students had been instructed to study remotely from home after four pupils in the same year tested positive for Covid-19. Students were sent home as a precaution and the HSE has now confirmed they…