Primary schools in the North West to receive over two million in funding for maintenance
A total of 2.1 million euro in funding has been awarded to primary schools in the North West. The funding has been allocated by the Department of Education for primary schools to carry out minor works and make small-scale improvements to school buildings and grounds. Minor works funding may also…
New counselling plans for primary schools “a step in the right direction”
A Sligo Councillor has described new counselling plans for primary school students as a step in the right direction. It’s after Education Minister, Norma Foley, announced that new in-school mental health counselling is on the way and comes against the backdrop of a rise in anxiety amongst children. Other issues…
Primary Education System creaking at the seams under Covid strain
A North West teaching official is warning that soaring Covid-19 transmission rates and a substitution crisis has primary schools ‘creaking at the seams. A survey of around a quarter of primary schools has found that 605 teachers were Covid-positive in the first two weeks in November. In almost…
More than €3m allocated for schools in the north west
Primary and post-primary schools throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will share in an allocation of more than €3m before Christmas for the support of information and communications technology. Sligo primary schools will receive €426,783 with post primary schools in the county getting almost €327,000. More than €209,000 will go to…
Primary and Secondary schools in the north west to benefit from €55m grant
Primary and Secondary schools across Sligo, leitrim and Donegal are to benefit from a €55m grant. The funds, announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley, are for minor works that need to be carried out such as implementing physical distancing procedures, enhancing ventilation and adapting toilet areas. Non fee paying…
‘Too many lost school days!’: Calls to stop using schools as polling stations
It’s time to end the practice of using primary schools as polling stations at elections. That’s according to Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott who says too many school days are being lost as a result. The Irish Country Women’s Association recently raised concerns about this. Councillor McDermott says there…