Oide Geography Post-primary

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Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona ó fhoireann Tíreolaíochta Oide! ☘️ With 70 million people globally claiming Irish ancestry nearly 10 times our island's population, the diaspora is a marvel of cultural geography. From Montserrat to Melbourne, our footprints are everywhere. Sláinte!

Calling all Junior Cycle CSPE teachers Registration is now open for our upcoming online PLE: Teaching CSPE for Active and Informed Citizenship. Places are limited to 2 participants per school. Closing date for registration is 19th March. Please contact your Principal to register

We are looking forward to kicking off our online collaboratives this evening - there is still time to sign up for our upcoming online events, LO 3.7 Four Freedoms, One Europe .

Lovely meeting so many Geography teachers so far! 🌍 We are entering our final month of facilitation for PLE Day 1 of the new LC Geography Specification. If you have yet to attend, please register now. Please find all resources from PLE 1 here: tinyurl.com/resources-PLE

Happy World Day of Social Justice! 🌍⚖️ Geography isn't just about maps; it’s about understanding the "where" and "why" of global inequality to build a more just world. We are committed to supporting teachers in exploring these vital global challenges with their students.

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨ As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse, why not explore the geography of "Chunyun" (春运) the world’s largest annual human migration. A brilliant case study in infrastructure, transport networks & urban-to-rural migration. 🌏🏮 @oide_ireland

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Oide Geography team! 🌍💙 Whether you are exploring new horizons or enjoying a well deserved mid-term break, we hope it is a wonderful one. Fall in love with these 6 heart shaped islands: buff.ly/dnOF7lU Which one is your favourite? 🏝️

📢 Geography teachers: sign up and join the Oide Geography team for a teacher-led online collaborative, Four Freedoms, One Europe (LO 3.7). Explore the EU’s four freedoms, share effective practice & reflect together as we support the new LC Geography spec. 🌍🤝 @oide_ireland

Next Tuesday is Safer Internet Day! We’re getting ready to explore the #SID2026 theme: "AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control." A great opportunity to empower students with the skills to navigate the digital world safely Click webwise.ie/saferinternetd… for lessons & resources

📢 Attention Geography Teachers! If you haven't attended PLE1 yet, opportunities are still available at education centres nationwide from now until March 26th. Reach out to your school co-ordinator to register. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the new specification.

Are you looking for a topical class activity? The OPW Flood Info website is an excellent resource for teaching JC LO 2.6 and 2.7. It allows students to explore real flood relief schemes and data ideal also for CBA 1 Geography in the News. Click here floodinfo.ie

Oide is delighted to announce Spreagadh. A week-long series of learning events. Calling all teachers & school leaders nationwide! 📣  Get ready to innovate, collaborate, and grow. Save the date: 23-28 February, 2026.  More details soon! #Spreagadh #SaveTheDate

Is cúis mhórtais do Oide Spreagadh a fhógairt.  Sraith seachtaine imeachtaí foghlama. Seo gairm ar gach múinteoir & ceannaire scoile ar fud na tíre! 📣  Bí faoi réir dul i mbun nuáil, comhoibriú, agus fás. Sábháil an Dáta: 23-28 Feabhra, 2026.  A thuilleadh eolais ar ball!

Teachers attending our PLE at Bush Post Primary School got moving with the Active Break Every Day Challenge through interpretation stations engaging everyone while working towards LO2.7 of the new specification @Oide_Ireland #activebreakchallenge

Geography teachers: support wellbeing and focus with the Active Break Every Day challenge building short, inclusive movement breaks that fit easily into the school day. Register here school for free resources to make active breaks part of your routine tinyurl.com/5ez5k3a3

The Oide Geography team were delighted to meet with our colleague from the Inspectorate, Mr Brendan O'Sullivan today. We are very grateful for the insights and expertise that he shared with us. @oide_Ireland

Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) is now known asTailte Éireann (TÉ). The layout of the legend and the design of some symbols used on the 1:50,000 Discovery Series Ordnance Survey (OSI) maps have been changed. Click the link for more details buff.ly/9GmzhTn @oide_Ireland

Wishing all our colleagues a relaxing Christmas break and a Happy New Year! Gúimid sos suaimhneach Nollag agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise ar ár gcomhghleacaithe go léir!

The guidelines for the Additional Assessment Component (AAC) in new Leaving Certificate Geography Curriculum Specification, being introduced in schools in September 2026, have been released and can be found here buff.ly/HNxAJ6l

Enter your school in the "Think Smart, Create Green" EU Conexus Schools Competition where groups of 3-5 students work on projects that explore solutions to climate change and sustainability. Register by 28th November. Learn more at calmast.ie/stem_engagemen…