News - schools
Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41
Over 700 Ukrainian students now enrolled in local schools
Over 15,000 Ukrainian pupils are now attending schools nationally.
Jul 10, 2023 13:13
Four times more local students accessing hot meals programme since 2020
The Hot School Meals programme provides regular, nutritious food to children to support them during their school day.
Jul 5, 2023 13:49
Major steps forward in expansion plans for Longford Schools
Both of the well known schools in the town have seen significant milestones passed.
Jun 12, 2023 08:26
Supporting students to access STEAM subjects will encourage local tech jobs- Longford CEO
Students have been working with their teachers over the last number of weeks to prepare devices, software and awareness campaigns.
May 26, 2023 14:19
1.6 million euro in funding allocated for books to local schools
Roscommon received the highest allocation locally.
Apr 26, 2023 17:12
Students take up case for homework after President's comments
The comments concerning homework by the President in recent weeks has led to a lot of debate on the matter
Mar 14, 2023 09:40
Calls for conversation on future of homework in schools
President Michael D. Higgins called for the practice to be scrapped this week.
Jan 23, 2023 18:22
Leitrim roads maintenance plan at capacity according to Council
The update comes as local Councillors call for all roads serving primary schools in Leitrim to be salted during cold spells.
Jan 12, 2023 08:16
14 schools in Shannonside region represented at BT young scientist exhibition
Schools across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon will exhibit on topics ranging from climate change, road safety, and the energy crisis.
Jan 10, 2023 13:53
Over 600 Ukrainian students attending local schools
In total there are 13,800 Ukrainian pupils now attending schools across the country.
Jan 3, 2023 08:40
Slight increase in number of local community Gardai
Community Gardai have proved popular since their establishment in recent years
Dec 19, 2022 09:19
Extent of bullying in Irish schools to be measured for the first time
The issue of bullying in school has caused anguish for victims for decades
Dec 1, 2022 09:41
Leitrim principal says schools are coping well with extra Ukrainian pupils
CSO figures published this week show almost 2,000 Ukrainian people now living in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Nov 17, 2022 17:32Shannonside Newsletter
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