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…