Great Start Back to School

HOPE YOUR NEW SCHOOL YEAR GETS OFF TO A GREAT START

School Calendar & Events

The main school holidays and events between now and Christmas include
• Junior Certificate Examination Results issuing 12th September
• Higher Options Conference, RDS,  19th - 21st September
• October mid-term – 29th October to 2nd November inclusive
• Science Week - 11th – 18th November
• Christmas Holidays – 24th December – 4th January inclusive

Visit our full school year calendar for more details

Schooldays.ie 'First Day at School' Photo Competition 2012

Have you a little chick starting school for the first time this year?  Schooldays.ie have teamed up with Dublin Zoo and are running a 'First Day at School' Photo Competition to celebrate the start of the school year. Parents are invited to submit a photo of their child's first day at school to be in with a chance to win an Annual Family Pass to Dublin Zoo.  So send us pics of your cute little chicks and be in with a chance to win.

Find out how to enter the competition here.

First day at School

The first days and weeks at primary school can be daunting for both parents and their children. Read our tips on how to make the first day and weeks easier for you and your little one.

Tips for those first days and weeks at primary school

Big Fish to Small Fish - the transition from Primary to Secondary

The transition from Primary school to Secondary school is one of those life events that most people can recall in some way or other. In the main, it’s a fairly manageable period and one that parents often get more emotional about than their children. Read our article on the major issues involved so that the experience can be facilitated and undertaken with minimum stress - for the whole family!

Making the transition from Primary to Secondary School

Fantastic Back-to-School Competitions

Win a Mid-week party from Hey Presto! Parties
Win a full collection of Skulduggery PleasantWin a €50 voucher from The Schoolwear Centre
Win a €50 voucher from BuyBooks.ie
Win 1 of 3 iDME Child's Bracelets
We also have 2 iDME braclets to give away to our Facebook Fans
Enter the Schooldays.ie 'First Day at School' Photo Competition

Afterschool Activities Finder

Now is the time of the year when parents search out afterschool activities for their kids in everything from drama to art, sports & fitness, music and fashion.  

Visit our Afterschool Activities Finder to see what's available in your area.

Search for Afterschool Activities in your area

Parents School Feedback Survey

As the new school year gets under way, have you taken a few minutes to complete our short survey on your primary or secondary school.  By sharing your views you will be assisting other parents and providing useful insights for the schools.  Results of the survey will be uploaded on our site and will be displayed as a percentage of overall respondents and will not be attributed to individuals.  So please take a few minutes to participate and provide feedback.

Find out more about the survey and how to take part

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