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“We are all creative. Creativity is the hallmark human capacity that has allowed us to survive thus far. Our brains are wired to be creative, and the only thing stopping you from expressing the...
View ArticleJunk food in schools
There are not too many parents out there who will wholeheartedly admit that they love making school lunches for their children, and many are especially disheartened when the lunchboxes arrive home...
View ArticleMaster of Education
Changes to the Irish Education are rampant and as we are nearing our local and national election date, the topics in the news these days are becoming quite heated. One of the changes already underfoot...
View ArticleIn conversation with Rod Stoneman from Huston School of Film at NUI Galway
A few weeks ago we shared a blog post with you asking if our education system is undermining children’s creativity. SInce then we have met with a few teachers who think creativity is of the utmost...
View ArticleJOE SCHMIDT: IRELAND’S HEAD COACH ON INSPIRING LEADERSHIP IN COACHING,...
Last week, Dr. Tony Hall met with Joe Schmidt and sent us a recap on what an engaging experience that was for him and for all attendees as Joe gave an extended unscripted talk for an hour at NUI...
View ArticleEducation really Matters
Have you ever thought for a minute about the way we are teaching our children in school today? Do you think it needs an overhaul? Sir Ken Robinson has devoted his life to finding a better way to...
View ArticleGetting students involved in STEM
It is great to see Irish Rugby star Mike Ross using his credentials to encourage students to get get involved in STEM along side National Broadcaster Keelin Shanley who is also calling on students to...
View ArticleSchool lunch program
A few weeks ago I was able to connect with Vivion Powney, Business Development Manager for Glanmore Foods to have a chat with her about the food offerings available from their company. How does...
View ArticleSchool – the best days of my life.
One4all reveals our favourite school memories and says ‘Thank You’ Teacher A recent survey reveals some interesting anecdotes about memories we have shared from our school days. · Hanging out...
View ArticleThe benefits of reflection
I’ve always thought it worthwhile to do a little dissecting of one’s work after it has been left for a time to digest. There is a certain amount of work that goes into class prep, and class...
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