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…
Wynne expresses concern over ‘silver bullet vaccine’
A North West Secondary School vice-principal has warned against teachers and students rushing to avail of Covid-19 vaccines. The INTO’s John Boyle had called for them to be prioritised when the vaccine becomes available. Sean Wynne is the Vice-Principal of Drumshanbo Vocational School. He says he was…
Local Principal warns that Schools will struggle with social distancing requirements
Local secondary school principals are worried that fully reopening schools may be made difficult by social distancing requirements. New guidance from the Department of Education suggests primary school students from third class up and all secondary school students will have to socially distance in class. Marty Fallon, Principal…
Leaving Cert Exams should take place in North West
A North West based Secondary school vice-Principal says the leaving cert examinations should could go ahead in the local region this summer. There are reports today suggesting the examinations could be staged at the tail-end of the summer or in the autumn as the government believes it’s unlikely the…