While summer is a time for schoolchildren to be taking part in camps and outdoor activities, the American Education Research Journal followed students over five summers and recorded interesting statistics showing 52 per cent lost an average of 39 per cent of their total school year gains during the summer months. ‘Summer learning loss’ is the new buzz word that parents can use to encourage their children to keep their heads in their books for at least some of the time over the holidays.
Children and young people are being encouraged to let their creative juices flow as Cork County Council has finalised its 2023 Cruinniú na nÓg programme.
I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Vicky Phelan and I opened a book of condolence in her memory. The book of condolence is available for signing in Cork County Hall and can be signed online by visiting Corkcoco.ie.