Archive for December 2006

Have a Happy Buy Nothing Christmas!

The Buy Nothing Day concept is about starting a lasting lifestyle commitment to consuming less

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What communities must do to raise responsible children

Dr Benson talks about why he thinks society has failed to sufficiently nurture its youngest members

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An Gúm: Scéal na Nollag

An chéad Nollaig trí shúile an asail a thug an Lánúin Naofa go Beithil.

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Website for teaching English as a second language

UsingEnglish.com provides a wide range of information and resources for learning and teaching English

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NEWB launches new 'user-friendly' website

The new site was developed to provide easy access to information in relation to school attendance issues

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Keep them interested with the occasional bit of humour

Humour can be anything that creates a positive feeling in students and makes them smile and laugh

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Some serious omissions in Budget, says ASTI

ASTI is disappointed that there is nothing specific in the Budget for special needs education at second level

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Call for more English language support teachers

We must “keep pace with the number of newcomer children by providing adequate numbers of English language support teachers”

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League tables are not a reliable measure of a school's value

The Union of Secondary Students is shocked that the publication of School League Tables is seen as good for the education system

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MBA scholarships worth €165,000 launched

UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business has launched a series of new scholarships for the 2007/8 academic year

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Macbeth in Monaghan to be broadcast in January

The four part radio series, Macbeth in Monaghan, will be broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 over four Sundays in January 2007

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European Award for Languages - The Language Label 2007

The European Award for Languages is awarded annually to a limited number of projects in each EU member state

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Humans must colonise other planets or face extinction

Renowned cosmologist Stephen Hawking said that theoretical advances could revolutionise the velocity of space travel

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Incentives to boost school attendance

It is commonplace for public schools in Wyoming, USA, to reward students with movie tickets, vouchers and iPods

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Education programme for drug addicts wins award

Jewel and Esk Valley College in Edinburgh has been commended for its work in helping drug addicts back into education

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Contact with a caring adult is a major protective factor

Contact with at least one caring adult “makes a tremendous difference” to teenagers at risk

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Minister launches new guidelines for childminders

New guidelines state that childminders must have a “no slapping policy” for the children in their care

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Report says Chinese students feel exploited

A new report suggests that many Chinese students in Ireland have a tough time and feel vulnerable

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Eat what you like without absorbing the fat

A research team at UCD has developed a new soft drink which claims to allow you to eat what you like without absorbing the fat

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The science of intelligent eating

Prof Ordovas discussed how designer foods can be developed to prevent cardiovascular disease

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