By Dan Walsh Funded by the Environmental Section and facilitated by Createschool, Wexford County Council hosted this year’s Rubbish Film Festival which challenged students to create a one-minute short film on an environmental theme such as climate action, reducing waste and sustainability. The festival received a great response from the six participating secondary schools, withContinue reading “Gorey Community School produces Best Film”
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Pencil bollards brings safety to St Aidan’s
By Dan Walsh Minister of State Jack Chambers visited St. Aidan’s Primary School Enniscorthy recently to meet with students and parents and to mark completion of upgrade works outside the school under the ‘Safe Routes to School’ Scheme. Minister Chambers outlined that the ‘Safe Routes to School’ Scheme is for the safety of children andContinue reading “Pencil bollards brings safety to St Aidan’s”
Deirdre from Gorey takes top award
By Dan Walsh Post-Primary Education graduate, Deirdre Kearney, from Gorey, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Deirdre was honoured by the College with the award for ‘OutstandingContinue reading “Deirdre from Gorey takes top award”
SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer”
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Campus of the South East Technological University (SETU) is “one step closer” with confirmation today (Thursday) that the Local Authority in Wexford “is now obligated to acquire the property and the owner is required to surrender same.” Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “This represents significant progress inContinue reading “SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer””
New services for Enniscorthy School
By Dan Walsh The HSE is committed to funding that will recruit a team comprising an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist and a physiotherapist at Scoil Naomh Pádraig (St. Patrick’s School), Drumgold, Enniscorthy, and once the therapists are appointed by the school will engage with the Children’s Disability Network Teams. The announcement wasContinue reading “New services for Enniscorthy School”
Designs from Wexford at Dublin City Junk Kouture
During the showcase, 80 creations crafted by young designers aged 13 -18 years from across the North, South, East, South-East and West of Ireland were chosen to represent their region at the Dublin City Final taking place this May. Taking to one of Ireland’s most prestigious stages, Wexford’s five finalist team will face stiff competitionContinue reading “Designs from Wexford at Dublin City Junk Kouture”
Schools’ booklet on the War of Independence
By Dan Walsh Wexford Libraries have launched “County Wexford War of Independence and Civil War: an educational resource” in Wexford Library, a booklet charting events and timeline of the War of Independence and the Civil War in County Wexford. It is a resource for young people from 4th class in primary school to 3rd year in secondary school. Cathaoirleach of WexfordContinue reading “Schools’ booklet on the War of Independence”
University Governing Board announced
By Dan Walsh The former Provost of Trinity College Dublin and native of Oulart, Co. Wexford, Dr Patrick Prendergast has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the new Technological University of the South East. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Science and Innovation, Simon Harris, made the announcement this morning on a visitContinue reading “University Governing Board announced”
Budget approval for Bunclody Vocational College
By Dan Walsh The Department of Education has approved a multi-million euro budget for the construction of a new four-storey building on the grounds of Bunclody Vocational College on Irish Street. Cllr Kathleen Codd-Nolan, Chairperson of Bunclody Vocational College said; It is positive news for the School and for the young people of Bunclody areaContinue reading “Budget approval for Bunclody Vocational College”
University application lodged this week!
By Dan Walsh The formal application for the Technological University for the South East (TUSE) will be lodged this Friday. The Governing Body at Waterford Institute of Technology met on Tuesday and the Governing Body at IT Carlow meets on Thursday to formally ratify the bid. Minister Simon Harris and the IT Presidents will briefContinue reading “University application lodged this week!”
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