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Intouch April 2020 April 2020 | Issue No 194 | ISSN 1393-4813 (print) | ISSN 2009-6887 (online) One Million Trees Launch COVID-19 Pandemic General Secretary’s Message We’re all in this together We find ourselves living in unprecedented times, dealing one strong mobilised and key group of public servants with challenges we couldn’t have imagined earlier in the supporting Ireland’s mission to preserve life. year. The global pandemic, which has caused so much In the weeks leading up to the closure of our schools, the disruption, has wholly altered the way we live our lives as we INTO was hard at work, along with the wider trade union follow the guidance from government to isolate ourselves. movement in securing vital agreements from government As your general secretary, I want to thank each and every and guarantees that all staff within our schools would one of you for how you have navigated uncharted waters continue to be paid. since schools closed. You have demonstrated the very best of our profession, adapting and innovating to ensure Congress 2020 our pupils are kept engaged with schoolwork through Last month we convened an emergency meeting of the distance learning. This remains the main responsibility of Central Executive Committee, to consider our response to all educators. By doing this work so effectively, you have the current pandemic and in particular, to consider whether shown that the education sector is an essential service it was advisable to proceed with our Congress. Ultimately, we took the decision to postpone this year’s gathering, Our communities are the better for your only the second time in our one hundred and fifty-two-year history to do so. Working with our colleagues in the ASTI contribution over the last number of weeks and TUI, this decision was taken with the health and safety of our members and their families in mind. that remains open for business, albeit in a new way for We also took the decision that, despite this year’s the moment. I share the concerns of a huge number of Congress being postponed, newly elected officers would members for the safety and well-being of the children we take on their new roles on the date the event was due to teach, particularly those who are vulnerable or who have take place – so new members of national committees and additional needs. No teacher wants to see children missing our incoming president and vice-president will take office opportunities because of school closures, but everyone is on Wednesday, 15 April. deeply conscious of the delicate balance between public Many INTO events across the country have been health priorities and the delivery of educational services. postponed, and we will seek to reschedule these events as INTO has exhorted government to provide vital support soon as we can. Our staff continues to work remotely with for our most necessitous pupils during this national a view to continuing to deliver a high level of service to emergency. members. While it comes as no surprise, many teachers have been volunteering in their communities outside of contractual Securing an all-island approach hours. We are closely connected with the families of our pupils and worry about them now more than ever, as some Our colleagues in Northern Ireland worked diligently to secure parents and guardians work in the front line and many an all-island approach to containing the pandemic in our families are grappling with the unknown. Our communities schools. Following an intensive campaign led by our Northern are the better for your contribution over these last number Committee and Northern Office, the UK government of weeks. I have no doubt that your efforts will continue to and subsequently the Northern Ireland executive finally make a difference in the period ahead. relented, cancelling formal classes in the north. During this crisis, the INTO will be with you every step of the way. Our web and social media channels will broadcast Tabhair aire daoibh féin. Ní neart go cur le chéile. daily updates, InTouch magazine will feature helpful content from minding your mental health and well-being to supporting our local communities and much more. If you have any ideas, get in touch. We are all in this together, INTOUCH 3 APRIL 2020 Supporting learning during COVID-19 General Secretary: John Boyle Editor: David Geary Deputy Editor: Síne Friel Editorial Assistants: Selina Campbell, Karen Francis, Yvonne Kenny Advertising: Mary Bird Smyth 14 Design: David Cooke Photography: Moya Nolan, Shutterstock Correspondence to: The Editor An t-Eagarthóir, InTouch, InTouch Vere Foster House, Áras Vere Foster, 35 Parnell Square, 35 Cearnóg Parnell, Dublin 1 Baile Átha Cliath 1 Tel: 01 804 7700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.into.ie A Day on the Bog 48 InTouch is published by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation and distributed to members and educational institutions. InTouch is the most widely circulated education 30 magazine in Ireland. Articles published in InTouch are also available on our website www.into.ie The views expressed in this journal are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the INTO. While every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this publication is up to date and correct, no responsibility will be taken by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation for any error which might occur. Except where the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation has formally negotiated agreements as part of its services to members, inclusion of an advertisement does not imply any form of recommendation. While every effort is made to ensure the reliability of advertisers, the INTO cannot accept liability for the quality of goods and services offered. INTO Solidarity Fund INTOUCH 4 APRIL 2020 April 2020 Contents l7 News INTO Advice l13 COVID-19 Advice l36 Tackling credit card debt l27 Global Solidarity l37 Supporting children with anxiety Coronavirus Coronavirus COVID-19 29 38 NCCA consultation l Trade Union Voices l Public Health l27 INTO Solidarity Fund l40 Schools Forum Advice l31 Global Citizenship School Teaching Matters COVID-19 – May Day Action l41 Holocaust education l33 Your INTO l43 PDST If you have fever and/or cough you should l47 Inclusion in PE stay at home regardless of your travel or l48 Heritage in Schools contact history. 49 Winnie the Pooh as If you have returned from an area that is subject to travel restrictions due to l COVID-19 you should restrict your movement for 14 days. Check the list of inspiration for affected areas on www.dfa.ie geographical learning All people are advised to: 51 Gaeilge l > Reduce social interactions l55 Reviews > Keep a distance of 2m between you and other people 56 Finishing Touches > Do not shake hands or make close contact where possible l If you have symptoms visit hse.ie OR phone HSE Live 1850 24 1850 How to Prevent Symptoms > Fever (High Temperature) > A Cough > Shortness of Breath > Breathing Difficulties 37 For Daily 31Stop Distance Wash Updates Visit shaking hands or yourself at least your hands well and www.gov.ie/health-covid-19 hugging when saying 2 metres (6 feet) away often to avoid hello or greeting from other people, contamination www.hse.ie other people especially those who might be unwell 10 things you should know How to support learning during Winners Coverof the CumannAvoid na Clean your mouth and nose touching eyes, nose, and disinfect 1 COVID-19. Page 13 6 mBunscolwith aAwards. tissue or sleeve Pageor mouth with35 frequently touched when coughing or unwashed hands objects and surfaces sneezing and discard Get involved in the ‘One Million Shortlist for Children’s Book used tissue 2 Trees’ campaign. Page 26 7 Awards. Page 25 Free course for INTO staff Vere FosterIreland is operatingmedal a delay strategy winners. 3 representatives. Page 8 Page 23 in line with WHO and ECDC advice The criteria for Irish exemptions are Focus on DEIS – Why ending child 4 damaging. Page 51 9 poverty must be a priority. Page 45 INTO’s Summer Learning ‘Different Families, Same Love’ 5 Programme has been announced. 10 competition. Page 10 Page 9 INTOUCH 5 APRIL 2020 News Niamh departs as an examiner of accounts INTO and IPPN The INTO thanks Niamh Harris, annual external audit, and the school visit Monaghan branch, for her service over pre-Congress examination by the several years as an examiner of accounts. Accounts Committee. Niamh is replaced The examiners are appointed by the by Aileen Lynch, Tullamore branch; CEC and scrutinise INTO’s accounts with Kieran Brosnan, Portlaoise branch each quarter. This is in addition to the continuing as an examiner. Pictured left to right are: (back row) Noel Ward, Deputy General Secretary/General Treasurer; Aileen Lynch, Tullamore branch; Gráinne Cleary, Assistant General Secretary/Director of Operations and INTO President Feargal Brougham and IPPN President Finance; (seated) Damian White on a recent visit to Scoil Eoin Phóil Niamh Harris, II Naofa in Tullamore. They met principal Simon Monaghan branch Byrne where they discussed key leadership issues and Kieran Brosnan, including workload, DEIS and the School Completion Portlaoise branch. Programme. Feargal and Damian also met the teachers and school staff during their tea break. Standardised testing: friend or foe? Across the world, the issue of compulsory [DES, 2011]), resulting in mandatory but is not more important than the standardised testing continues to raise testing and reporting to the DES annually assessments teachers and their pupils Available for Junior Infants to Sixth Class. concerns amongst teachers, particularly of pupils’ performance in English reading use in the course of normal classroom when test results are seen to carry high and Mathematics, have given pause for activity.
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