Commemoration through Innovation: connecting past, present and future

The Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD has launched the All-Island School History Competition. This competition invites students to explore how important events, people and stories from the past are commemorated in the present. The aim of this competition is: to connect historical events to contemporary themes, highlight underrepresented histories and encourage participation from communities across the island of Ireland. These objectives are consistent with the objectives of the Government’s Shared Island Initiative.

The All-Island Schools’ History Competition is open to both primary and post-primary schools. It is organised by the Department of Education and Youth in partnership with Frances Moss, Director, Drumcondra Education Support Centre and Dr Caitríona Ní Cassaithe, Assistant Professor in History Education in the Institute of Education, Dublin City University. It is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, The Heritage Council and An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta.

Competition opening date: 2 October 2025

Closing date: 5 December 2025

Further details 

https://gov.ie/en/department-of-education/publications/all-island-school-history-competition-2025/

Welcome to the 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series!

This year we have another exciting line-up of free online webinars designed for 4th to 6th class children in Ireland.

​​Teachers, please note: the register button for each webinar will take you to a Zoom registration page with an overview of the content.

You will need to register separately for every webinar you would like your class to attend.

Please register here: - https://www.meetthescientist.ie/2025-2026-series

Maths Journal Webinar Recordings

 Missed our Maths Journals webinars this week? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!  Recordings for Junior Infants to 5th/6th Class are now available to purchase through the links below. Grab your access here:

Infants - https://buy.stripe.com/3cI9ATbJcbJMcmwavAcMM01?fbclid=PARlRTSAM6gTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_5y6jDQQsTM_32EfDWQWVTsUWD3PfsqgA97XhoaLRVu4YKiVXUbieeNzHX__aem_HfvGfqZPMNoSD-wHcq6R7Q

1st & 2nd - https://buy.stripe.com/fZu14naF8aFI0DObzEcMM03?fbclid=PARlRTSAM8lBZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9beeEV-fbx96M_ovxJf489n2aEX1h_rXQ89dFl6kWIplfQM90v9FowdgeEr_aem_7ELpOMQDR_tdfq_19SaVPA

3rd & 4th - https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ7sL3cG5lo0DO6fkcMM02?fbclid=PARlRTSAM8lDpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9beeEV-fbx96M_ovxJf489n2aEX1h_rXQ89dFl6kWIplfQM90v9FowdgeEr_aem_7ELpOMQDR_tdfq_19SaVPA

5th & 6th Class - https://buy.stripe.com/cNi4gzcNgg02euEgTYcMM00?fbclid=PARlRTSAM6gV9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_5y6jDQQsTM_32EfDWQWVTsUWD3PfsqgA97XhoaLRVu4YKiVXUbieeNzHX__aem_HfvGfqZPMNoSD-wHcq6R7Q

Help your school become more energy efficient with our dedicated training courses.

Use less energy and save

If you're interested in reducing your school's energy costs, our training program can help make a meaningful impact. Sign up for a free training course and learn how to effectively manage your school’s energy use.

More than 600 schools from all over Ireland have already taken part in our courses. We guide participants every step of they way - from understanding energy bills to developing an energy saving plan.

During the training sessions, participants will be guided step by step through the energy management process from understanding energy bills and energy use in the school to developing and implementing an energy saving plan. Courses will be held online and will consist of three sessions of 2 hrs each - 10am to 12pm.

What does the course include?

The training course involves three, two-hour workshops. During the workshops, your school gets access to a range of helpful resources including:

• Online tools and guidance
• Advice from energy experts
• Opportunities to network with other schools

Who can attend?

Your school can nominate any representative to attend the training. This includes members of staff, members of the school management team or board of management.

Sign up for training

Course 1 Commencing on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 10am to 12pm
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Course 2 Commencing on Thursday 25th September 2025 10am to 12pm
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Course 3 Commencing on Wednesday 15th October 2025 10am to 12pm
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Our mentoring service

Some schools that attend our training courses may also be eligible for an Advice, Mentoring and Assessment (AMA) service. The AMA service is offered based on your school's energy spend.

As part of this service, an energy advisor will be assigned to your school to help you with the following:

• Identify energy saving opportunities
• Create an energy savings report
• Mentor your school for three months

Energy management downloads

• Energy coordinator's workbook *
• Energy coordinator's workbook - completed sample
• Energy management guide for schools *
• Student energy logbook (Primary) *
• Student energy logbook (Post primary) *

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