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Gaelscoil de hÍde, Scoil Íosaf Naofa, Maree NS and Calasanctius College, Oranmore have come together over the past two years to form a creative cluster. This cluster supports students of all ages to develop creative and critical thinking skills, learn to adapt and collaborate as well as to enjoy and explore artistic and creative expression – whether through traditional arts, STEM or other creative avenues. It has been an opportunity for local Oranmore schools to work together to develop creative projects and collaborate on new ideas based on their local experience and unique perspective.

Just under half of Galway city primary schools were fully subscribed or over-subscribed last year, according to unpublished government figures, although significant capacity remains.

Four out of every five post-primary schools across Galway had to turn away parents seeking places for their children last year.

Inishbofin Summer School will this year run from July 1-5 when participants will explore the Magical Island of the White Cow with a team of great educators.

On this day, February 29, 1952, a meeting was held in the Bish the purpose of which was, “That a choral society titled the Patrician Choral Society under the auspices of the Patrician Brothers Past-Pupils’ Union be here and now formed.” The motion was proposed, seconded and passed unanimously. Jack Browne was elected President, Thomas Lydon as Vice-President, Jack Doherty and Brother Cuthbert as directors and Jack Begley as Treasurer.

Local Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has this week confirmed that the Department of Education is now engaging with secondary school Principals in Athenry town in order to ensure sufficient school places in the town this September. In a letter to Deputy Cannon, officials say that they are aware of a potential shortage of places and are analysing enrolment data submitted by the three schools.

Sean Canney Independent TD has called for a review of the criteria for the allocation of Special Education Teaching (SET) Hours to National Schools following the allocation of hours to National Schools by the Department of Education this week.

Our Lady’s Bower have been proudly announced as the winner of the national #ThinkLanguages competition by Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley.

The Arts Council is inviting all schools in Westmeath to get involved in their first ever Creative February, a celebration of art and creativity in schools with a focus on fun, festivities, imagination and innovation, the initiative to run from February 1-29.