Wellbeing and emotional literacy

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The area of wellbeing and emotional literacy has come to the fore in recent years as mental health issues among our youth continue to rise. This was highlighted in a study carried out by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) in 2013 as one in five young Irish adults aged 19-24 and one in 6 young people aged 11-13 who took part in the study were experiencing mental health problems at the time.

Do you have a budding young film maker?

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Do you have a budding young film maker in the family? Clapperboard Junior Film School might be the answer.

Kumon helps students advance ahead of their peers

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Kumon adventure starts with a careful diagnostic test which explores what each student can comfortably do, and even what he/she can learn to do next with timely but minimal guidance. By finding the place at which the student has robust understanding, and back tracking a small bit to ensure that the academic foundation of the student is absolutely robust, Kumon students have the opportunity to develop good work skills while honing accuracy and speed through developing their memory.

Do you have a budding young film maker?

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

Do you have a budding young film maker in the family? Clapperboard Junior Film School might be the answer.

Success at maths is essential for your child’s future

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

There is no doubting the importance of mathematics in everyday life. It is a subject that promotes reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, problem-solving, and communication.

Commis chef apprenticeship available

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

GRETB Training Centre has launched a new commis chef apprenticeship programme which is the starting point for a career as a professional chef. It is a formal structured two year education and training programme incorporating periods of off-the-job knowledge and skills development in a college or centre and work-based knowledge and skills development in an approved hotel or restaurant kitchen.

Arrive and jive is coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

A new addiction has been sweeping the county, regularly gathering crowds of up to 200 who get together to rid themselves of their two left feet, and it's called the Tom Jive four week beginner jive course.

GPA Solutions delivering quality QQI accredited payroll courses in Galway

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

GPA Solutions has been delivering QQI business awards in Galway since 2001. This spring sees the start of its successful payroll skills award and advanced payroll skills award. These courses are ideal for those wishing to gain an introduction to payroll or those wishing to upskill with their existing knowledge.

Interior systems (construction) traineeship with GRETB and Castle Ceilings

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The GRETB Training Centre and Castle Ceilings Ltd, in partnership with the CIF, are getting people back to work via a City & Guilds Level 2 diploma in interior systems – construction.

Learn Irish Sign Language in class or online with Sign Language Courses

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Sign Language Courses celebrates the deaf community and is pleased that Irish Sign Language or ISL is well on its way through the Seanad political stages (achieved three of five) toward achieving formal recognition. This will put the language on equal footing with Irish and English and will have legal and formal positive effects on how information is disseminated, circulated, and on how accessible formal and informal technologies such as television will be experienced, with increased number of programmes subtitled and interpreted by sign language. Services and social life in general will become more accessible. The organisation encourages the non-deaf community to participate with the deaf community so that they may experience its culture and appreciate ISL.

Employment law course at Western Management Centre

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Western Management Centre is starting the next employment law course at the end of September. This very topical course is relevant for anyone in a working environment including business owners, HR professionals, supervisors, and managers.

The course aims to give participants an understanding of the legal environment in which all workers and businesses must operate. It provides an overview of the main elements of Irish and European employment legislation as it relates to both employers and employees. The course focuses on both relevant and current topics including employment contracts, equality and diversity, termination of contracts and redundancy issues, health and safety concerns, labour relations institutions, trade unions, data protection, and much more.

Kumon study centre celebrates academic success

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Two second year students received the highest academic awards at the recent Kumon awards ceremony at the Menlo Park Hotel. Maria Thomas and Jesna Johnson both completed the English programme to university entry level, three years ahead of their school stage, making them gold medallist completers.

October open days at Coláiste Íde

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Coláiste Íde an t-aon Mheán Scoil Chónaithe lán-Ghaelach 7 lá in Éirinn. Lonnaithe i gCiarraí, in eastáit stairiúil le hais Bhá an Daingin, cuireann Coláiste Íde sár chaighdeán iar-bhunoideachais ar fáil dos na daltaí a fhreastalaíonn air.

Do you have a budding young film maker?

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Do you have a budding young film maker in the family? Clapperboard Junior Film School might be the answer.

Exploring the benefits of yoga and mindfulness

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Yoga and mindfulness have several benefits for children and young people’s physical and mental health.

The SMART solution to your child’s learning needs

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Parents of children with learning difficulties are often caught in an unexpected storm of uncertainty over how to identify and intervene regarding meeting their children’s educational requirements.

Literacy classes for children with dyslexia

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The Galway branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland runs literacy classes for children assessed as being dyslexic on Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon in Tirellan Heights primary school. Specially trained teachers are available who teach the children in small groups. These classes were previously held at the Galway Educate Together school.

Enhanced learning for all

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

No two children with learning difficulties are the same, so each child needs a programme tailored specifically to his/her needs.

Painting and drawing classes at GTI

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Have fun this autumn, explore your creativity, and get back to drawing and painting with a group of like-minded people at Galway Technical Institute.

Courses for all levels at the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and are suitable for adults of all ages. If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, the School of Make-up Artistry can provide a training course to suit you.

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