NEWS & UPDATES FROM SCHOOLDAYS

NEWS & UPDATES FROM SCHOOLDAYS.ie  League Tables/Progression to College data We don't publish comparative league tables on Schooldays.ie but have have updated our site this week to include details of the numbers of students from each school admitted to the different Universities and Colleges around Ireland in September 2012. By visiting any individual school profile on Schooldays.ie you can now view the data on college progression for the last seven years. To view the data on your school, click on Find your Secondary school on our site and when on your school page choose 'College Progression Stats' in the left-hand menu. If you haven't viewed the college progression data on our site before, read more about the data available on our site and how to view your school by click the link below About College Progression Data on Schooldays.ie Choosing a Secondary School for your Child Choosing a secondary school to suit your child can be difficult.  In many cases parents don't have a choice but where they do, it is important to give consideration to "What makes a good school good?" .  According to Deirdre Raftery and Catherine KilBride, issues to be considered include school type, school environment, subject availability and choice, streaming and banding, discipline and teacher expectations.  Read more about why these criteria are important School Christmas Fairs Are you involved in organising your Christmas School Fair this year.  We've lots of advice and tips for Parent's Association on Schooldays.ie to help ensure that the day goes smoothly and safely.    Check out our ideas on Schooldays.ie Countdown to Christmas  All schools, primary & secondary, close on Friday 21st December which will be the final day of the school term. All schools re-open on Monday 7th January 2013. Plan you Christmas school holidays with our special Christmas Holidays Section on Schooldays.ie where you will find: Suggestions for some great family breaks over the festive season Information on Kids camps around the country Updates on festive family events around the country Craft Ideas, Recipes, Decorations and lots more Visit our Christmas Section for lots of ideas Competitions - Enter to win some great prizes on Schooldays.ie! We've some great competitions running on Schooldays.ie.  Make sure you enter to win. An iPad from McCarthy Insurance 'Design a Christmas Card Competition Holy Communion Gloves & Tights from Marian Gale Boutique A Family Pass to the Pirates Village An iConnect Student ID Card A class group outing to the Irish Times' Music in the Classroom' Concerts A Family Pass to the National Wax Museum A €150 Communion Dress voucher from Yvonne Harrington Enter these fantastic competitions here Latest News Stories on Schooldays.ie Poor baby nutrition leading to adult illnesses, report finds Families and students to experience payment delays this Christmas  How many students from your school have gone to College? Advice events planned for disabled students  Major developments signalled in Irish curriculum by Sean Ó Foghlú Primary school to reopen following building dispute Students Film Reports on Issues That Matter to Them  High blood pressure experienced by 1 in 10 children Younger people 'better educated than older counterparts' Survey says half of primary schools in deficit Share your views on your School Take a few minutes to assist other parents by sharing your views on your child's school - take part in our 'Parents School Feedback' initiative. Find out more about this initiative and how to take part