Tag: St Francis Special School
Department suggests Laois’s special needs children should go to Tipperary or...
The Department of Education has suggested special needs children in Laois should travel to Tipperary or Kildare for school, as the Government remain determined...
St Francis Special School plunged into ‘crisis’ as Department of Education...
The Department of Education have plunged into 'crisis' the most vulnerable people in Laois, with the news of a class reduction being demanded of...
‘As local TD, I will not tolerate a two-tier system where...
A Laois TD has hit out at his own Government, saying he "will not tolerate a two-tier system" with regards to special needs education.
Fine...
Additional funding announced for some of the special schools around Laois
In a very welcome piece of news, it has been announced that three special schools across County Laois have been allocated new funding.
The schools...
Minister announces over €17,000 for sustainable development projects in Laois schools
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €17,721 in funding for sustainable development projects in Laois schools.
Four schools in the...
In Pictures: All smiles as two Laois schools officially opened
It was a momentous day for two Laois schools on Thursday as they were officially opened.
Education Minister Norma Foley was the guest of honour...
Education Minister Foley pays tribute to Sr Helen as St Francis...
It was a glorious day in St Francis Special School in Portlaoise as Education Minister Norma Foley officially opened it.
Back in July 2017, almost...
Portlaoise business man to tackle Cork half marathon this weekend in...
A well-known Portlaoise businessman is set to hit the streets of Cork this Sunday to run a half marathon in aid of a very...
Laois principal welcomes ‘urgently needed’ extension to new school building
The principal of St Francis Special School in Portlaoise has welcomed the announcement of an extension.
In recent times St. Francis Special School moved into...
Major new extension announced for new Laois secondary school building
A major new extension to the new St Francis Special School on the Borris Road in Portlaoise has been announced.
In recent times St. Francis...
‘Great day’ as keys for brand new Laois school officially handed...
They say that great things are worth waiting for - and that is certainly the case for this Laois school.
Back in July 2017, almost...
Timeline confirmed for demolition of vandalized Portlaoise primary school
The vacant building which was home to St Paul’s Primary School on the Borris Road in Portlaoise, and will become home to St Francis...
‘Anger’ among parents as students remain in prefabs in Portlaoise
Monsignor John Byrne has moved to clear up confusion over remarks attributed to him on his pride that no students in the parish are...
Progress being made on new school in Portlaoise
Work on the new St Francis special school in Portlaoise is expected to begin before the end of June this year, following an announcement...
Planning permission granted for new St Francis school building
Planning permission has been granted for the new St Francis School transfer and build on the site of the old St. Paul's Primary School,...