February Mid-Term
 The February school mid-term is next week with Secondary schools closed from 11–15 Feb incl & Primary schools closed from 14-15 Feb with an option to extend to a 5 day break.
There's lots happening over the mid-term to keep the kids (and you!) occupied.
Check out our February Mid-term section for Events going on around the country, Family Breaks to take them away for a few days and Camps for those that want to do art, sport, horse riding or cookery!
Calling All 1st – 6th Class Primary School Children
 Win a VIP school trip to Dublin Zoo for your entire class!
Get your kids involved in the Freddy Fyffes Primary School Competition to win. Not only is it a fun and educational way for kids to learn about the health benefits and where bananas come from, they could also win a VIP trip to Dublin Zoo.
All details of the competition can be found in the pack delivered to your child’s school or can be downloaded HERE. Closing date is 8th March so get moving.
Action Plan on Bullying Launched!
 The new Action Plan on Bullying was launched last week by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald T.D.
The Plan sets out twelve actions to help prevent and tackle bullying in primary and second level schools. The report makes it clear that preventing and tackling bullying requires support from parents and wider society and is not a problem schools can solve alone.
Positive mental health and suicide prevention in post-primary schools
New national Guidelines on promoting positive mental health and suicide prevention in post-primary schools published. The Guidelines provide a framework, with information for schools and agencies supporting schools, on how to address issues of mental health promotion and suicide prevention.
The Guidelines are for all members of the school community, boards of management and in-school management teams. They will also be useful for the statutory and non-statutory partners, parents, parents’ associations, students, student councils, health and other personnel who are seeking an understanding of how to best work in and with schools.
School Patronage Survey closes Friday 8th February
 Parents in 38 areas across the country have been asked by the Minister for Education through an online survey for their input on the kind of school they would like for their children. If the responses to this survey suggest a preference for an expanded choice, the Department of Education will begin talks with the existing bodies about a change of patronage.
Guidelines for Developing Textbook Rental Schemes in Schools Launched
 Last week, the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, TD, launched new “Guidelines for Developing Textbook Rental Schemes in Schools” The Guidelines provide practical advice to primary and post-primary schools on how rental schemes can be established and operated.
Schools which already have rental schemes can save parents up to 80% of the cost of buying new books.
Children to be FREE at weekends in Feb, March, April on LUAS !!
It's been announced that children can travel for free on the LUAS at weekends in February, March and April.
The offer covers both Luas lines and is available on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The children must be travelling with an adult who has a valid luas ticket.
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