Lahart: Calculated grades best option at present
A Tipperary teacher’s union leader says while the calculated grades system is not ideal it’s probably the best solution at this time.
Rather than the...
Tipp teacher rep welcomes guidelines for Leaving Cert marks
Gifts for teachers will be considered as a serious attempt to influence Leaving Cert grades under new guidelines being issued to schools today.
Teachers will...
Áine Ní Ghlinn new Children’s Literature Laureate
A Tipperary woman has been announced as Laureate na nÓg or Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate.
A past pupil of the Presentation Convent in Thurles, Áine...
Additional teaching staff approved for Tipp Town
What's been described as years of neglect of primary schools in Tipperary Town is finally being addressed.
Despite concerted efforts the towns primary schools had...
Tipp teacher calls for fair system for Leaving Cert students
The Leaving Cert may still be scrapped, according to reports this morning.
The Irish Independent says the use of predictive grades will be discussed when...
Schools given autonomy on how to proceed with Junior Cert
The Government's scrapped plans to replace the Junior Cert with class-based tests in the autumn.
Instead, all students will receive a "certificate of completion" and...
UL say financial assessment must take place before accommodation fees can be refunded
The President of the University of Limerick says they can't commit to a refund of accommodation fees until a thorough financial assessment has taken...
Return to school for primary classes a challenge according to local principal
A Tipperary primary school principal has questioned the idea of reopening national schools during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Health Minister Simon Harris says he’s discussed the...
