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Laois hildren with learning disability to get more help with exams

Young people in Laois with learning difficulties caused by Down Syndrome or other issues should get more supports to help them at school thanks state exam rules according to the Ombudsman for Children's Office. The Office welcomed the changes made ...

04 Nov 2016 at 23:47

Schools

Hundreds attend Open Nights at Laois school

Portlaoise College opened its doors to parents and prospective students for its annual Open Nights during the week. This year’s event featured a notable innovation: a new LED screen that debuted a video about the school, providing visitors with a ...

27 Sept 2024 at 16:52

Sport

National PE award for one of Laois smallest schools

Mayo National School were celebrating this week as they were awarded a National PE award in the 7th annual PEXpo competition. 18 pupils from senior infants, 1st class, 2nd class and 3rd class were awarded first place in the awards that were held ...

22 May 2021 at 19:22

Schools

Money not delaying new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise claims Minister

A Laois school for children with severe physical and mental disabilities is badly in need of a new building, but money is "not a constraint", the Minister for Education Richard Bruton has stated. The Minister outlined the design for a new ...

09 May 2018 at 17:47

Local News

Laois TD admits vital Portlaoise school build is 'on hold' and contacts Minister

Minister of State Sean Fleming has contacted the Minister for Education Norma Foley over what he described as a “serious set-back” for a new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise. He contacted the education Minister after the school was ...

08 Mar 2023 at 17:52

Local News

Parents in Laois under 'incredible strain' over school transport

Parents have been left under ‘incredible strain’ as they try to source school transport for their children, a Laois Offaly TD has said. Independent TD Carol Nolan says her offices are dealing with an increasing number of families ...

30 Aug 2022 at 10:53

Local News

Laois schools urged to spend new grants on fire safety

Laois schools are being strongly urged to spend money on fire safety under a grant scheme for minor works on school buildings and facilities. Laois TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan confirmed some 65 ...

27 Nov 2018 at 17:47

Schools

Laois schools urged to apply for cash grants for summer upgrades

Schools around Laois are being urged to draw up applications for funding to carry out upgrades to school facilities and buildings. The multi-annual Summer Works Scheme enables school authorities to carry out small and ...

30 Apr 2019 at 19:13

Schools

Portlaoise secondary school launches new scholarship for first years

A Portlaoise school has launched a scholarship award for first years that includes an iPad, uniform, books and a lunch deal for the winner for an entire year. St Mary's CBS Portlaoise boys secondary school has ...

27 Nov 2018 at 13:06

Schools

First Days at school for Portlaoise's junior infant classes #inpictures

It's been a busy few week's for junior infants at Portlaoise's primary schools but hopefully they'll have settled in at this stage. Here's another chance to see the pictures taken by Alf Harvey that featured ...

20 Sept 2018 at 18:12

Schools

Laois student in demand for his drama performances

A Laois second year student, Ben Campbell was in high demand for his drama skills this December, from poetry to musicals. Ben, 14 is a student at Portlaoise College. Last week he starred as The Scarecrow in ...

13 Dec 2018 at 10:43

Local News

A dog fouling problem is being dragged into a Laois school

Dog fouling has become a huge issue for one Laois school as it is getting brought into the classrooms on student's shoes. The facilities around St Fergal's College in Rathdowney are open to the public. ...

15 Feb 2018 at 16:21

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