A lovely read from Lorna Siggins on her family's #EducateTogether journey. Her connection began with her mother, a supporter of Dalkey School Project, long before her son started school. A story of community, cleaning rosters and real belonging 🏫 💙 Read more: www.educatetogether.ie/alumni-spotl...

Building More Than Schools: A Parent's Educate Together Journey - Educate Together

A Claregalway ETNS alumni parent reflects on their son's journey from first-day photos to the tears of the final school run.

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It's SNA Appreciation Day! At Educate Together, we're celebrating our incredible Additional Needs Assistants (ANAs). Thank you for your care and commitment to inclusion. We truly appreciate you! 🌟 #SNAAppreciationDay #ANAAppreciation

📣 Ardee ETNS and Shellybanks ETNS have moved into their new school buildings! A huge moment for both communities. Here’s to the next chapter 🏫 #EducateTogether Read the full story: www.educatetogether.ie/news/shellyb...

Shellybanks ETNS and Ardee ETNS move into their new school buildings - Educate Together

Two Educate Together schools—Shellybanks ETNS and Ardee ETNS—celebrate new purpose-built buildings for their schools.

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📢 Primary management bodies + Fórsa are calling for a €50 min. increase in primary school capitation in #Budget2027 71% of primary schools ran a deficit last year. Schools shouldn't rely on parental fundraising for essentials. #EducateTogether Read more 👉 www.educatetogether.ie/news/primary...

Primary Management Bodies call for €50 increase in primary school capitation - Educate Together

Ireland’s primary management bodies jointly call on Government to increase the primary school capitation rate.

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Educate Together CEO Dr Emer Nowlan has signed a joint letter calling for more funding for primary schools 📚 We're asking for the capitation grant to increase to €300 per pupil in #Budget2027 #EducateTogether Read the RTÉ article here: www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...

Once part of Educate Together, always part of Educate Together 💛 Check out our Alumni & Friends network! Past pupils, past parents, former staff, & supporters — you're all invited 💌 Come reconnect! www.educatetogether.ie/alumni/

📢 Volunteer Opportunity: Chairperson of the Board of Management at Portlaoise Educate Together National School. We are looking for experience in Education Leadership, HR, Finance, Legal, or Charity Governance #EducateTogether #SchoolBoard Apply for the role here: www.boardmatch.ie/board-vacanc...

On #InternationalDayToProtectEducationFromAttack, we stand united in advocating for the right of every child to an education free from violence and fear. At Educate Together, we work to create environments where every child can learn, grow, and thrive in safety 🌍🧡 #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation

Join INEW to mark the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. A critical conversation for those working in international development or education policy. 🗓 Date: 9 September 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:00 – 15:30 📍 Location: Online Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11ce05...

Wishing a very happy retirement to our former Educate Together national office colleague Fionnuala Ward! 🎉 Fionnuala writes in today's Irish Times: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

‘I’m officially retiring from my primary school - and I’ve had a good run’

It’s the ultimate cliche, but it’s the kids I’ll miss the most, and their ability to say it as it is

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"On a narrow footpath off Dublin’s Sandymount Strand on Thursday, Angela Hawkins wielded a lollipop stop sign, patrolling morning traffic as she welcomed back the 300 or so pupils of Shellybanks Educate Together National School." www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

‘I have 16 different feelings’: Test of emotions for pupils and parents as school starts

Schools reopen after the summer break amid some nervousness but ‘overriding excitement’

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“It’s the best school I could ever go to!” 🧡 📚 Some of our students take the mic on what makes their Educate Together school so special 🥰 Learn more about Educate Together patronage here: www.educatetogether.ie/reconfiguration/ #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation

📢 Job Alert: Administration Assistant at #EducateTogether! We're looking for an organised, proactive Admin Assistant to support our National Office and mission for equality-based education in Ireland. 📆 Closing: 31 Aug 2026 Learn more & apply: www.educatetogether.ie/about/careers/

📢 Job Alert: Administration Assistant at #EducateTogether! We're looking for an organised, proactive Admin Assistant to support our National Office and mission for equality-based education in Ireland. 📆 Closing: 31 Aug 2026 Learn more & apply: www.educatetogether.ie/about/careers/

Killester Raheny Clontarf ETNS is hiring a Principal Teacher! 🏫 Since 2019, KRC ETNS has been dedicated to inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and living the values of #EducateTogether Learn more and apply here: www.educationposts.ie/post/apply/2...

The noise around the school survey results is distracting. The core truth? Across pre-school and primary school parents, 45% want non-religious schools, yet 95% are under religious patronage. Misinformation is flying, and the State is still dragging its heels on funding...

Over 50 years ago, Áine Hyland helped found Ireland’s first multi-denominational school–the very first #EducateTogether school. Now she’s delighted to see how it’s grown–but the demand is still rising! 👉 Join our mailing list: buff.ly/IVJZX52

A warm welcome to Trina Golden, joining the #EducateTogether national office! 🎉 With 8+ years as a principal in our network, she'll now be supporting schools and volunteers nationwide. Delighted to have her on board! 👏 Read more here: www.educatetogether.ie/update/meet-...

Meet Our Newest Team Member: A Familiar Face Joins the Educate Together National Office - Educate Together

Please join us in welcoming new team member Trina, who joins the National Office after eight years as an Educate Together principal.

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Claregalway ETNS Fourth Class ran their own Toy Swap – and it keeps getting bigger. They're not waiting for someone else to fix plastic pollution. They're reusing, organising, and leading – right now #EducateTogether 🔗 More: www.educatetogether.ie/news/leading...

On #InternationalYouthDay, we honour young people’s potential to shape our world. Educate Together is committed to an education that nurtures individuality, embraces diversity, and empowers youth to become leaders for a better tomorrow 🌍 #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation

Killester Raheny Clontarf ETNS is hiring a Principal Teacher! 🏫 Since 2019, KRC ETNS has been dedicated to inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and living the values of #EducateTogether Learn more and apply here: www.educationposts.ie/post/apply/2...

What exactly is Ethical Education? 🤔 In #EducateTogether schools, it’s not just an add-on—it’s a core part of the school day. From primary to second-level, students are given the space to critically reflect on the world around them. 👉 Join our mailing list: mailchi.mp/educatetoget...

This #EducateTogether primary teacher says it well: “I love being called by my first name. My name is Mary...Anyone who knows me calls me Mary and I’m with the pupils in my class [everyday] so they know me well & why shouldn’t they call me Mary?’’ 📖 Learn more: www.educatetogether.ie/stories/

What is #EducateTogether? We’re a patron body & independent charity with a growing network of equality-based schools in Ireland. With over 42,000 students across 118 primary and second-level schools, we make sure no child is an outsider 🫶 Learn more about us here: www.educatetogether.ie/stories/

Meet your August instructor: Patricia Burke ☀️🍎 So excited to have Patricia leading our summer course on the #LearnTogether curriculum! 📅 Dates: 3rd–21st August Register here: www.educatetogether.ie/teachers/onl...

"What's it like teaching at an Educate Together school?" Some teachers give their thoughts on the experience being a teacher in an #EducateTogether school 📚 Learn more about Educate Together patronage here: www.educatetogether.ie/reconfiguration/ #EthicalEducation

Master the #LearnTogether curriculum this summer ☀️ Our EPV-approved, fully online course runs again in August and it's packed with practical classroom tools. Register now: www.educatetogether.ie/teachers/onl...

“What I love the most about the school is the joy you see in the kids on the way in... everyone’s delighted, smiles on everyone’s faces, smiles on the teachers’ faces.” Hear from parents about their experience with #EducateTogether ❤️ 📚 Our ethos: www.educatetogether.ie/stories/

Claregalway ETNS Fourth Class ran their own Toy Swap – and it keeps getting bigger. They're not waiting for someone else to fix plastic pollution. They're reusing, organising, and leading – right now #EducateTogether 🔗 More: www.educatetogether.ie/news/leading...

Looking for a role where your organisation skills and passion for education can really make a difference? 🧑‍🏫✨ We're hiring a School Support & Volunteer Officer! #EducateTogether #EthicalEducation 📅 Deadline: 12:00 noon, Monday 6th July 2026. 👉 More info here: www.educatetogether.ie/about/careers/