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Introduction of face masks in primary schools today 'protects all' - Minister for Education

The Minister for Education has said the introduction of mask wearing in primary schools today is on foot of an expert public health recommendation, and is a measure to protect everyone. She said the measure will be for the benefit of all children, ...

01 Dec 2021 at 11:39

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Waterford families to receive school clothing and footwear allowance this week

Waterford families will receive a Back to School clothing and footwear allowance this week. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, made the announcement today (Monday July 11) and also confirmed an extra €100 payment will be paid ...

11 Jul 2022 at 17:53

Around Waterford

Families in Waterford urged to confirm their school transport requirement in the next two weeks

Following the Government announcement that the school transport scheme will be free to families in 2022/2023, Bus Éireann has reconfigured its online family portal and is advising families in Waterford and across Ireland that it has now ...

24 Jul 2022 at 20:53

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PICTURES: Waterford school's night at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Browse through pictures from last night's school night at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, where over 400 primary and secondary school students from Cork and Waterford attended the ...

29 May 2024 at 17:00

Local News

Hot School Meals Programme extended to Waterford school

The Hot School Meals Programme will be extended to an additional primary school in Waterford, a Fine Gael Senator has said. St. Pauls Boys National school will now be added to the DEIS schools who already avail of the programme. ...

27 Nov 2021 at 23:30

National News

Antigen test available to primary school children from today

Free antigen tests are to be made available to all primary school children from today. Parents and guardians are being advised to contact the principal of their child's school immediately if they receive a positive Covid-19 ...

29 Nov 2021 at 10:32

National News

Today's return to schools after midterm break is safe, CMO Tony Holohan claims

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, has said that the return of schools after the mid-term break on Monday is safe, despite a high incidence rate of COVID-19 among children. His comments follow after he said that was ...

01 Nov 2021 at 13:30

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REVEALED: the number of Ukraine students now enrolled in Waterford schools

There are now over 400 students from Ukraine enrolled in schools in Waterford. On March 1, there were 259 Ukraine students enrolled in primary schools while 145 were in secondary school, up 18 on February. Last month, ...

07 Mar 2023 at 08:53

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Waterford City & County Council partners with local school with the aim to 'empower second-level students'

Waterford City & County Council have announced a new partnership with Dungarvan College - Coláiste Dhún Garbhán, facilitated by Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) Through its Schools’ Business Partnership, ...

23 Oct 2021 at 20:53

National News

Labour Party calls for 'Common sense approach for schools affected by outbreaks'

The Labour Party has called for a 'common sense approach for schools affected by outbreaks' Labour spokesperson for Education, Enterprise, and Trade, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said, The Department of Education has ...

20 Oct 2021 at 16:39

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EXPLAINER: How to protect your children from Covid-19 as they head back to school

With the schools reopening throughout this week and next, many parents are worried about how safe the school environment will be. The protection of children in educational facilities is particularly ...

28 Aug 2020 at 11:41

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Planning permission granted for new wastewater treatment system at Waterford school

Planning permission for the installation of a new wastewater treatment system at a Waterford school has been granted. The application was submitted to Waterford City and County Council by Fenor ...

15 Oct 2022 at 13:53

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