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Chairperson - Caitriona Cooke

Vice Chairperson - Niamh Morrissey

Secretary - Tara Claridge

Treasurer - Ciara Long

Vice Treasurer - Amy Haberlin

COVID-19 Communication


Information on more recent Covid communication can be found by clicking here... tinyurl.com/4mtf9dur

Information on September 2020 re-opening is available by clicking here... http://tinyurl.com/y277puub

Statement from D.E.S. 12.03.20

 March, 2020


STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SKLLS


An announcement was made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of the closure of schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings, for a period until 29 March 2020, to support efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This will take effect from 6pm this evening, Thursday 12 March.This is in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team.


All pupils and students, from pre-school to third level are urged to practice social distancing, and to minimise physical contact with each other, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. This should include minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space between them. Parents and guardians are urged to support their children to maintain this approach.


In order to minimise the impact on teaching and learning, all schools will be asked to continue to plan lessons and, where possible, provide online resources for students or online lessons where schools are equipped to do so. Schools are asked to be conscious of students that may not have access to online facilities and to consider this actively in their response.

Schools are asked to prioritise supporting exam classes to continue to prepare for State examinations.


Physical classes in universities and higher education facilities will not be held during the closure. Institutions can make other arrangements for teaching and learning and other activities in line with their business continuity plans and contingency planning.


Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD said:


“I am deeply conscious of the impact that school and education setting closures have on students, on families and on the wider community. This is a necessary and proportionate measure that we are taking as a pro-active measure to help contain the threat of Covid-19.


“This is the right decision at the right time. It is taken in the best interests of our children, our young people, our school and college communities and our wider society.


“At this point in time the closure is planned for two weeks, from tomorrow until 29 March. The Government, in conjunction with the public health authorities, will keep the situation under ongoing review. Any change to that date will be communicated widely.


“Pupils should take their books and learning materials home with them this evening.


“This is a very challenging time for our pupils, our teachers, our students and our colleagues in further and higher education.


“Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine – we all live in one another’s shadow. If there was ever a time for us to appreciate how closely we are connected, how much what we do matters to others, how much we rely on each other, this is it. This is a time where we all need to work together for the best possible outcome for our students. The support of everyone across the sector is vital, as we all strive to ensure that this threat is dealt with as effectively as possible.”


The Department of Education and Skills will remain open and will continue to provide supports to the education sector at this time.


The Department of Education and Skills has been liaising closely on a continual basis with the Department of Health in relation to Coronavirus/Covid-19 since early January. This will continue.


ENDS


Contacts:

Pearse O’Caoimh

Department of Education and Skills Press office

T +353(0)1 8892304



Pearse Ó Caoimh

Higher Executive Officer — Communications.

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An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna

Department of Education and Skills


Sráid Maoilbhríde, Baile Átha Cliath, D01 RC96.

Marlborough Street, Dublin, D01 RC96.

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T +353(0)1 8892304

Notice from Ferrybank Library - Spring 2020

'Momo Challenge' Controversy

A number of children have been talking about the ‘Momo Challenge’ in school this week. As a result we have had talks with pupils from 1st Class upwards yesterday, just to allay pupil’s concerns and remind them to stay safe online; as they would in the real world. Parents can read more about this challenge here… https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/police-warn-parents-about-momo-challenge-dangers-1.3805965

Once parents remain vigilant in their monitoring of children, this should not present any problems. Primarily, it is essential to supervise children at all times, especially when they access tablets, phones, games, computers, devices, internet etc.


On a related note, please consider an appropriate amount of screen time/access time for your child and apply best practice in the home place.


Health Promotion

'Talking To Your Child About Relationships, Sexuality and Growing Up' is a new publication available for download from www.healthpromotion.ie

Further information and support for parents is available within the 'For Parents' section of www.sexualwellbeing.ie

Family Support Service - Spring 2019

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