Attention: Primary Principals

New! Primary principals and teachers are advised that a range of online courses will be available from early September and throughout the new school year, as part of our new online courses service. Have you considered working them into your arrangements for 'Croke Park hours'? A new course on Cyberbullying will be available, as well as current courses on Digital Learning Planning, Assessment Feedback and more.

Last few places - Summer Courses

A few places remain available on our free online primary summer courses on 'Multimedia Projects on Climate and Sustainability'. Courses are available in July (4th-21st) and in August (2nd-18th). This very topical, EPV day approved course draws on high quality resources from Scoilnet's hub for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Participants come away with resources that can be used in the classroom in September.

Videos

In our short video clips you will see a range of technologies, methodologies and approaches by teachers at all levels from junior primary to senior post primary classes.

New Projector Procurement Framework

A new Projector Procurement Framework has been put in place by the Department of Education (DE) to make it easier for schools to purchase high quality, fit for purpose projectors from approved quality providers. Full details can be found under the ‘Projectors’ section via the link below.

I Am An Artist

I Am An Artist is a visual arts initiative aimed at supporting primary teachers and pupils in the adoption and delivery of the visual arts curriculum in Ireland. It is an interactive website with slideshows, lessons, weblinks and interactive games, providing a stimulating collection of curriculum-mapped resources for empowering and supporting the teacher and pupil.

Sun Smart Guide

Playing and spending time outdoors is good for your students but it is important for them to protect their skin when outside in the sun. Encourage your students to take care of their skin by following and promoting the SunSmart guide to protecting skin and eyes. You will find lots of lovely resources and new activities added for 2022.

The Art of Reading in the Middle Ages

This programme, designed by the Hunt Museum, introduces primary school pupils to the practice of reading in the Middle Ages and how it was different from reading today. Includes lesson plans, games and calligraphy templates to practise on.

New HTML Heroes Lessons

Webwise have created two new additional lessons to the 3rd and 4th Class edition of the HTML Heroes Online Safety Education Programme; Lesson 9. Chatting Online and Lesson 10. Playing Online. These additional lessons are designed to complement the original lessons of the programme where the online safety themes and topics covered could be used as a follow on from the original lessons. The centrepiece for each of the additional lessons is a short story featuring the HTML Heroes, Ruby and Archie, as they navigate the online environment and various internet safety themes and topics that arise as they do.

Parents – Online Safety Tips for Summer

With the summer holidays on the horizon, it can be a great time to engage with parents on the topic of online safety. During the holidays children and teenagers may spend more time online connecting with their friends, playing games, sharing videos and to be entertained. Parents have a vital role to play in helping to ensure that their child or teenager has a safe and positive experience.

Childnet Film Competition International category

Students from Ireland can showcase their creative skills and online safety knowledge by entering the Childnet Film Competition International category.
Childnet want to see their short films on this year’s theme of: All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online. What can we all do to play our part? Schools have until Wednesday 22nd June 2022 to submit films.

FÍS: Film in Schools 2022 - Reminder!

There is an open invitation to all Irish primary schools to enter their films into the annual national FÍS Film Awards competition.  There is no need to register in advance.  To enter, primary schools across the country are asked to create an (up to) five-minute film on a subject of their choice.  Before you begin check out the rules and guidelines and judging criteria for further details.

Closing date for entries is Friday, 24th June 2022 at 5:00 pm Sharp.

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