PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link

Literacy Link is a community of post-primary teachers working together to enhance literacy in their schools.

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

📢 Important News!
To all our followers, this account will be deactivated shortly, but we are delighted to announce the launch of Oide Post-Primary Literacy on X.

Follow @Oide_PPLiteracy for all the latest updates, news & insights. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

[MountAnville_Lib @MountAnvilleLib]

School's out for summer so there's no excuse not to read! Have a look at these recommendations compiled by our 1Y Book Club. @mtanville @PastMount @LiteracyLink1

[Arts in Junior Cycle @JuniorCycleArts]

We are delighted that summer elective workshops are filling up quickly! If you see a workshop you would like to do, check your diary to make sure you are free, visit the website for more details & register, waiting lists for some will be opening soon. https://t.co/ECLZ2iAR6t

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

The recent Department of Education webinar "Effective Literacy Strategies in Post Primary DEIS Schools" is now available here https://t.co/jTtCpIGdli

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Today we were delighted to present the National Write a Poem awards to students from across Ireland. In the JC category, Olivia Lambert from Villiers Day and Boarding School was awarded first place for her poem, "Christmas Wishes". Congratulations Olivia.

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Congratulations to Jamie Cahill who was awarded first place in the Senior Cycle category of the National Write a Poem competition for his poem "The Weldingspring and the One". @PSSNewbridge

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Congratulations to Jamie Cahill who was awarded first place in the Senior Cycle category of the National Write a Poem competition for his poem "The Weldingspring and the One". @PSSNewbridge

[Patrician Secondary School Newbridge @PSSNewbridge]

Congratulations Jamie on your tremendous success!

@PDSTie @PDSTLiteracy @LiteracyLink1 @lecheiletrust1

[Colm Keegan @Colm_Keegan]

I really enjoyed talking at #pdstwriteapoem about the power of reading for pleasure and more importantly, the pleasure of reading for Power.

[Holy Family School for the Deaf @HFSchoolDeaf1]

We were absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Well Read Flag for @HFSchoolDeaf1. Over 3 years we promoted a positive reading culture in our schools, our homes and our community. Well done to all the staff and students involved. @LiteracyLink1 @jcspie @jcsplibraries

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

It was a privilege to have Colm speak with us today at the Wellread/Readers for Life and National Write a Poem ceremony. An inspiring voice for all young artists!

[Colm Keegan @Colm_Keegan]

Thanks to Declan and all at PDST for inviting me along to celebrate young talented poets. Big congrats to winners Jamie Cahill, Olivia Lambert and all the runners up and commended writers too 👏👏👏

[Colm Keegan @Colm_Keegan]

Thanks to Declan and all at PDST for inviting me along to celebrate young talented poets. Big congrats to winners Jamie Cahill, Olivia Lambert and all the runners up and commended writers too 👏👏👏

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Today we were delighted to present the National Write a Poem awards to students from across Ireland. In the JC category, Olivia Lambert from Villiers Day and Boarding School was awarded first place for her poem, "Christmas Wishes". Congratulations Olivia.

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Today we had the pleasure of presenting schools with their Wellread and Readers for Life awards. Congratulations to all the Wellread Committees and their fantastic work. We also had the pleasure of the wonderful Colm Keegan who inspired us all to find our voice!

[Carol Kennedy Gardiner @Carol38218501]

Colm Keegan inspiring young writers at Well Read and Write a Poem Awards Prize Giving ceremony in Killeshin Hotel, Portloaise @PDSTie @PDSTLiteracy @LiteracyLink1 @PDST_EAL

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Approaches to Teaching Narrative Writing at Senior Cycle workshop: 3 dates remain available- 25th, 26th and 27th April. The focus will be on developing core knowledge and writing skills of Senior Cycle students, especially struggling writers. See the tweet below for booking.

[Arts in Junior Cycle @JuniorCycleArts]

Join us in Donegal on 6 May or Cork on 13 May as we explore costume & set design of @AbbeyTheatre production of Tartuffe. This play is now on nationwide tour, offering teachers the opportunity to enjoy the production and engage in a workshop! Reg here: https://t.co/ECLZ2iAR6t

[Arts in Junior Cycle @JuniorCycleArts]

A couple of places remain for a workshop with @d_ruddenwrites on Wed 3 May, 5-6.30pm. If you are engaging with Knights of the Borrowed Dark with your students, or you want to gain insights to structuring a story & creating characters, this is for you! Reg: https://t.co/ECLZ2iAR6t

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Approaches to Teaching Narrative Writing at Senior Cycle workshop: 3 dates remain available- 25th, 26th and 27th April. The focus will be on developing core knowledge and writing skills of Senior Cycle students, especially struggling writers. See the tweet below for booking.

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Our Composition workshops will explore the effective development of narrative writers at Senior Cycle. Dates are available from April 19th to April 27th. All workshops will take place online. Please find more information below. Please register here - https://t.co/0I4xO7OwCb

[JCSP Library Project @jcsplibraries]

Lots of new #Fiction #Ebook titles added to our Digital Library on #Sora - to help you relax and enjoy your Easter break. #LoveReading

[PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link @LiteracyLink1]

Our Composition workshops will explore the effective development of narrative writers at Senior Cycle. Dates are available from April 19th to April 27th. All workshops will take place online. Please find more information below. Please register here - https://t.co/0I4xO7OwCb