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New Kildare Primary School Celebrates Building Upgrade

The parents and management of Kildare Town’s new Educate Together National School will be celebrating today as work starts on their new building. Enrolment is now underway in the school which …

Principal Appointed for New Citywest ETNS

Educate Together is delighted to announce the appointment of Caitríona Hand as Principal of the recently established Citywest Educate Together National School. Caitríona, who is currently a School Principal in Co. …

Launch of Ground-Breaking Qualification in Ethical Education for Teachers

Our Certificate in Ethical and Multi-denominational Education, launched by the Minister for Education, represents a significant breakthrough in Teacher Education in Ireland.This is the first time a College of Education has …

New Process Should Provide Choice for Parents Around the Country

Educate Together has welcomed Minister's commitment on patronage divesting, as have parents campaigning for Educate Together schools nationwide.Following consideration of the report from the Forum on Pluralism and Patronage in the …

Educate Together Second-level Ambition to be Realised

Ruairi Quinn has stated that Educate Together’s ambition to be patrons to a second-level school will be realised next month.Ruairi Quinn has stated that Educate Together’s ambition to be patrons …

Parental Interest in Educate Together Schools Growing Steadily

Parental demand for Educate Together schools continues to grow. In a survey of parents conducted for Educate Together by Behaviour & Attitudes, 2 out of 3 parents said that they …

Time to Combat Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying

Today (May 17th) is International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), and this year's theme is ‘Combating Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying in Our Schools’. The day aims to promote the ideals of a …

Summer Course: Addressing Homophobia in Schools

This July, Educate Together is offering a professional development course for teachers challenging homophobia; an initiative which is long overdue in Ireland. This course was developed in 2011 by Educate Together in partnership …

Waterford ETNS is a Very Green School!

On Thursday 10th June 2010 a Green Flag was hoisted over Waterford ETNS. It was a very proud moment for all the children, staff and parents.   Since the school opened …

Parents Celebrate Opening of 8 New Educate Together Primary Schools

The Department of Education and Skills has appointed Educate Together as patron of eight new schools opening in 2012 and 2013:Five new Educate Together primary schools will open this September. …