Recent news
Book Launch - Friday, 11th May, 2012
We are delighted to launch the publication of Dr Therese McPhillips' resource manual SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SECOND LEVEL SCHOOL.
Write a Book Merit Awards
Our Write a Book awards presentation took place on 26th March 2012. Childrens whose books were awarded a merit were presented with their certificates and medals by Ms Mary Mitchell O'Connor, TD. The popular children's auther, Brianog Brady Dawson, entertained and shared writing tips with the young authors on the day. See our photos of the event here
AGM - Tuesday, 6th March, 8.00 pm
Venue: Blackrock Education Centre, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. All members of local educational community very welcome to attend
Marian's Wood Meitheal
Marian's Wood: The first Meitheal of 2012 takes place on Saturday 25th February, the third anniversary almost to the day of the first meitheal in 2009. All are welcome 12.00 - 3.00 as usual and bring your gardening gear. Paddy Madden will as usual direct operations. Looking forward to seeing you there. Séamus Cannon, Coordinator.
Ulysses Lecture Series - Spring 2012
with Dr Seamus Cannon. > If you want to find out if it is for you, please come to our Introductory evening in Blackrock Education Centre on Tuesday, 31st January at 7.30 pm. And bring a friend!
Write a Book Project - Delivery and Collection of Entries
All schools entered in the project are requested to bring their books in to Blackrock Education Centre on Monday 6th or Tuesday 7th February, between 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. We have 369 classes registered, so please be patient if there are some delays.
Farewell to Seamus O Canainn
Director of Blackrock Education Centre for 30 years, Seamus O Canainn, retires on 31st December 2011. The Management Committee and staff wish him well in the future.
Making a Splash! The Explorers' Project
The Centre has been collaborating with the Marine Institute and with SeaLife Bray in introducing children to the excitement of marine exploration. The excitement is very evident in the class reports.
Principals are Invited to Seminars on Literacy and Numeracy Strategy
October and November dates are now available for online booking on this site - see 'Courses' above... All Principals are invited to attend one of these seminars. In the case of Administrative Principals only, a second member of staff is also invited to attend. The second person attending should be a teacher who will assist the principal in leading the implementation of best practice in literacy and/or numeracy within the school. Both of you should attend the same seminar.
Active School Flag
The Active School Flag is a Department of Education initiative which seeks to recognise schools that provide quality PE, sports and physical activity programmes for their students.
Reading the Maps: A Guide to the Irish Historic Towns Atlas
Blackrock Education Centre is very pleased to have been associated with the publication by the RIA of 'Reading the Maps: a Guide to the Irish Historic Towns Atlas'. The launch was attended by Carrie Fonseca, publications manager and Séamus Cannon Director
Something Fishy going on here!
The Something Fishy project is an annual collaboration between Education Centres nationally and Inland Fisheries Ireland. Using the website www.somethingfishy.ie children work on the themes of fish, fishing and water as a habitat. It is an ideal way to teach the science curriculum in an active way. A highpoint is the fieldtrip led by fisheries officers.
FETAC Quality Assurance Parchment Presentation
FETAC Quality Assurance Parchment presentation was made to Blackrock Education Centre, represented by Seamus Cannon, Director, by the Minister for Lifelong Learning, Mr Sean Haughey T.D. on Monday, 14th February 2011 in Clontarf Castle.
Newly Qualified Teachers Post Primary
Newly qualified post primary teachers will have an opportunity to meet with their peers and participate in a structured induction programme starting later in October. Please keep an eye out for details of the schedule which will be posted shortly
Introducing the PDST
The Professional Development Service for Teachers or PDST is the name given to the newly created CPD service for teachers, combining teachers from primary and secondary schools in a single integrated support team working regionally under the national Director Paddy Keays.
