We love to say we’re building a ‘love of reading’. The evidence suggests we’re doing no such thing. Pleasure doesn’t lead to fluent reading; fluency makes pleasure possible. Reading for pleasure should be an outcome, not a curricular aim. Trying to teach enjoyment is missing the point.
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Professional learning for PE teachers new to teaching LCPE, is provided by Oide post-primary PE team. See attached flyer for LCPE Maintenance Phase Day 3 for all relevant information. This event is now live for registration on ⬇️ https://t.co/xNB2JPRjK6
Minister McEntee has confirmed that the gradual removal of the post-marking adjustment at Leaving Certificate, which began in 2025, will continue in 2026 when Leaving Certificate results on the aggregate will be brought just below 2020 levels.
https://t.co/AroNauNnsT
Oide Creativity are proud to announce two upcoming literacy workshops over the coming months. All information regarding registration can be found below 👇
📢 Important update!
Adjustments confirmed for Leaving Certificate 2026 assessments.
Junior Cycle 2027 & 2028 students will complete one CBA only, as in recent years.
Read more here 👉
https://t.co/szF8cwmGQk
Limerick teenager Ava Crean has claimed the Irish women's title at the Dublin Marathon, despite having only taken up the sport earlier this year 🤯
The 19-year old would only run her first ever marathon back in April 🔥
She finished the race in a time of 2:34:12 🇮🇪
📘 @Education_Ire has launched its 2025-2028 Statement of Strategy.
A landmark roadmap for learning, inclusion & innovation in Irish education. 🌍📚
https://t.co/OMWrmhV8JA
We are reviewing our model of in-school support, including sustained support, to ensure its continued effectiveness going forward. Feedback from school leaders, teachers & a range of other key stakeholders, is central to this review. Watch this space. #oide
Our post-primary subject specific school cluster events started recently & every school will have the opportunity to engage over the coming weeks. These events comprise an entirely new wave of subject TPL supporting implementation of leaving cert subjects, TY & junior cycle #oide
Our post-primary subject specific teacher professional learning school cluster events commenced today and will engage all teachers in all post-primary schools over the coming months. A whole new wave of subject professional learning, including in SCR tranche 1 & 2 subjects #oide
🎉 Looking forward to meeting teachers face-to-face and online for our English PLE over the coming months.
💻If attending, please remember to bring a WiFi-enabled device with you (ideally a laptop or tablet).
This two-day professional learning experience (PLE) is designed to support SPHE teachers in planning, teaching and assessing the Junior Cycle SPHE Specification 2023. This PLE will be offered nationwide starting Monday 29/09/2025. Book via: https://t.co/s5jpey0pRm
This two-day professional learning experience (PLE) is designed to support SPHE teachers in planning, teaching and assessing the Senior Cycle SPHE Specification. This PLE will be offered nationwide starting Monday 20/10/2025. Book via: https://t.co/s5jpey0pRm
2026 LC PE Physical Activity Project Digital Coursework Booklet has now been published.
Teachers & students should read the Instructions in the booklet thoroughly.
Click the link below to find access to the booklet and PAP instructions to schools. ⬇️
https://t.co/sSUtuTf1ll