Minister Thomas Byrne congratulates primary schools celebrating 10 years promoting EU in classrooms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne today congratulated pupils and teachers from Gardiner Street Primary School in Dublin; Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire in Newmarket on Fergus, County Clare; and St Thomas’ National School in Rathowen, County Westmeath, during an online event celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Blue Star Programme, which is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The three primary schools received a 10-Year Legacy Award, having participated in the programme since it began in 2011.
In a video message, the Taoiseach told the pupils:
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Friday 7th May 2021
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and European Affairs Minister, Thomas Byrne, congratulate primary schools celebrating 10 years promoting EU in classrooms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne today congratulated pupils and teachers from Gardiner Street Primary School in Dublin; Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire in Newmarket on Fergus, County Clare; and St Thomas’ National School in Rathowen, County Westmeath, during an online event celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Blue Star Programme, which is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The three primary schools received a 10-Year Legacy Award, having participated in the programme since it began in 2011.
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Parents are being advised not to give their children false hope on the return of school.
Both primary and secondary schools are set for a partial reopening from March 1st after being shut since Christmas.
Leaving Cert students are likely to be the first to go back, while junior and senior infants and first class pupils are top of the list to return to primary schools.
Earlier this week, NPHET advised the Government that schools can return on a phased basis from early March.
It is expected that a formal decision will be made by Cabinet on Tuesday.