UNICEF Sustainable Development Goals Resources

UNICEF Sustainable Development Goals Resources

On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit — officially came into force.  Over the next fifteen years, with these new Goals that...
Digital Age Of Consent Set At 13

Digital Age Of Consent Set At 13

After a period of public consultation which ended last December, the Cabinet last week decided that the so-called “Digital Age of Consent” in Ireland is to be set at age 13. Apparently, the decision follows a recommendation made earlier this month by the...
Free Wee Library

Free Wee Library

I came across this lovely idea on a visit to a local park today – it had a “Free Wee Library”. Almost like a bird house, it has a slate roof and a door with a window. Inside, it contains books for children and adults which have been supplied by the...
New Drama Resources

New Drama Resources

While we have been busy in the background for the past few months working on the revamp of the website, I’ve also been busily creating lots of new resources for the site. One area which I identified as needing some new resources was the area of drama. This is...
Book Review: Fast Forward

Book Review: Fast Forward

“Fast Forward” by Judi Curtin,  was about a girl called Molly and her best friend Beth. Beth lives with Molly but his doesn’t seem to affect their friendship. There is a new girl in their class called Heather. She seems to be very shy. In the story it...
Book Review: Starring Meg

Book Review: Starring Meg

Starring Meg by Natasha Mac a’ Bháird drew me in after the first few chapters. With Meg’s selfless attitude, Hannah’s responsibility, Ruby’s loyalty and Laura’s creativity, they bind together to change fourth-sixth class children’s perspective on true...