The Irish Schools Sustainability Network (ISSN), in collaboration with many other agencies, has curated a highly varied, engaging, and practical schedule. It reflects a strong focus on Climate Action and Sustainability, offering diverse opportunities to inspire and equip educators with essential tools and insights.

This free webinar series, developed in partnership between ESCI, NUIG, START and SFI, was designed to make science fun and accessible, introducing children to fascinating topics and inspiring career paths in science, technology, and healthcare. It is led by a passionate group of scientists who love what they do and want to share it with the world!

The webinars are completely free and designed for pupils in 4th, 5th, and 6th class in primary school. Each session features a professional scientist (who loves their work) and wants to share their personal journey—their background, hobbies, career path, and a fascinating scientific topic.

After the talk, pupils from across the country can engage in a live Q&A session, asking their own questions and making the experience even more interactive and fun.

This 2024-2025 series of 15 webinars will be held on Zoom, every Wednesday from 12 pm to 12.30 pm commencing on November 13th and running til March 2025.

Each webinar will be replayed on Fridays between 1.30pm and 2pm.

Teaching Council announces Féilte Bursary Scheme recipients.

This new bursary scheme was designed to support collaboration between schools and enhance teachers’ professional learning. It was also designed to promote teaching as a profession.  Schools were invited to apply for bursaries of €2,000, €3,000, and €5,000. 

Bursaries totalling €100,000 have been awarded to 27 lead schools in 15 counties.  

When collaborating schools are included, 98 schools in 20 counties across the primary and post-primary sector will benefit from the bursary scheme. 

School settings include Gaelscoileanna/Gaelcholáistí, hospital schools, special schools, special care units, YouthReach as well as primary and post-primary schools in rural and urban areas, schools located in Gaeltacht areas and schools with designated DEIS status. 

Many applications also benefitted from the inclusion of local Education Centres and Higher Education Institutes as collaborating partners. 

We are delighted to share details of the recipients of the Féilte Bursary Scheme 2024 on our website where you will find a brief overview of the application themes and proposed professional learning activities. 

View the Féilte Bursary Scheme recipients

Hibernia College is offering a free course to principals and Treoraí. It is aimed at those who host student teachers in their schools and classrooms. In summary, it involves:

• A self-paced, online course that teachers can complete at their convenience
• It provides practical strategies for effective mentoring, including observing, providing feedback and team teaching
• Upon completion participants receive a digital badge to acknowledge their participation and showcase their professional development

Those interested in completing the course can register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..