PDST Post-Primary Literacy Link

📢 Important News! To all our followers, this account will be deactivated shortly, but we are delighted to announce the launch of Oide Post-Primary Literacy on X. Follow @Oide_PPLiteracy for all the latest updates, news & insights. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

School's out for summer so there's no excuse not to read! Have a look at these recommendations compiled by our 1Y Book Club. @mtanville @PastMount @LiteracyLink1

We are delighted that summer elective workshops are filling up quickly! If you see a workshop you would like to do, check your diary to make sure you are free, visit the website for more details & register, waiting lists for some will be opening soon. artsinjuniorcycle.ie

The recent Department of Education webinar "Effective Literacy Strategies in Post Primary DEIS Schools" is now available here youtube.com/watch?v=4Oh8rj…

Today we were delighted to present the National Write a Poem awards to students from across Ireland. In the JC category, Olivia Lambert from Villiers Day and Boarding School was awarded first place for her poem, "Christmas Wishes". Congratulations Olivia.

Congratulations to Jamie Cahill who was awarded first place in the Senior Cycle category of the National Write a Poem competition for his poem "The Weldingspring and the One". @PSSNewbridge

Congratulations Jamie on your tremendous success! @PDSTie @PDSTLiteracy @LiteracyLink1 @lecheiletrust1

I really enjoyed talking at #pdstwriteapoem about the power of reading for pleasure and more importantly, the pleasure of reading for Power.

We were absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Well Read Flag for @HFSchoolDeaf1. Over 3 years we promoted a positive reading culture in our schools, our homes and our community. Well done to all the staff and students involved. @LiteracyLink1 @jcspie @jcsplibraries

It was a privilege to have Colm speak with us today at the Wellread/Readers for Life and National Write a Poem ceremony. An inspiring voice for all young artists!

Thanks to Declan and all at PDST for inviting me along to celebrate young talented poets. Big congrats to winners Jamie Cahill, Olivia Lambert and all the runners up and commended writers too 👏👏👏

Today we had the pleasure of presenting schools with their Wellread and Readers for Life awards. Congratulations to all the Wellread Committees and their fantastic work. We also had the pleasure of the wonderful Colm Keegan who inspired us all to find our voice!

Approaches to Teaching Narrative Writing at Senior Cycle workshop: 3 dates remain available- 25th, 26th and 27th April. The focus will be on developing core knowledge and writing skills of Senior Cycle students, especially struggling writers. See the tweet below for booking.

Join us in Donegal on 6 May or Cork on 13 May as we explore costume & set design of @AbbeyTheatre production of Tartuffe. This play is now on nationwide tour, offering teachers the opportunity to enjoy the production and engage in a workshop! Reg here: artsinjuniorcycle.ie

A couple of places remain for a workshop with @d_ruddenwrites on Wed 3 May, 5-6.30pm. If you are engaging with Knights of the Borrowed Dark with your students, or you want to gain insights to structuring a story & creating characters, this is for you! Reg: artsinjuniorcycle.ie

Lots of new #Fiction #Ebook titles added to our Digital Library on #Sora - to help you relax and enjoy your Easter break. #LoveReading

Our Composition workshops will explore the effective development of narrative writers at Senior Cycle. Dates are available from April 19th to April 27th. All workshops will take place online. Please find more information below. Please register here - bit.ly/SCenglishnw