Distance Learning Links

Pupil Resources

HOME LEARNING

Please click the links below to a variety of useful websites you may wish to consult.

www.Scoilnet.ie is the Department of Education and Skills (DES) official portal for Irish education.

Twinkle Offer Code: IRLTWINKLHELPS

This entitles parents to one months free membership. Please see the link below.

RTÉ Home School Hub:

RTÉ are providing a daily virtual classroom for all primary school children. Watch it weekdays on RTÉ2 from 11am, and anytime on the RTÉ player.

https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/1127275-rte-home-school-hub/

"News" Magazines for Children:

News Flash (2nd - 4th), The Primary Planet (4th - 6th) and Eipic (Irish-language mag for 11+) are now online and free for all pupils and families to enjoy.

Click here to check them out

Coronavirus - A Book for Children

Axel Scheffler, award winning illustrator of The Gruffalo series, has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the corona virus and the measures taken to control it. Gill books has published an Irish-specific version.

Professor Luke O'Neill, head of immunology at Trinity College Dublin said, 'This book is a fantastic resource for children, and explains the corona virus in a colourful and calming way. Adults will learn a thing or two too!'

You can access the book using the link below.