SEF-DEIS in Excellence Fund

friends I wouldn’t be able to take on this challenge,” he said.

Ger said he was also blown away by the level of support his fundraising efforts have received so far.

“I’ve been absolutely amazed and humbled by the generosity of supporters who have donated to support both Pieta House and Jigsaw and the work they do to be available for those struggling with their mental health,” he said.

“Thank you to all those who have donated so far. For those who wish to support two very worthy causes, you can donate by visiting www.idonate.ie/ fundraiser/SwimAgainstSuicide”.

So far Ger’s efforts have helped raise well over €4,000 for his two chosen charities and it is hoped that donations will continue prior to him reaching Limerick City next Saturday week.

PROGRAMMES

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Congratulations to Roscommon Community College, Post Primary School and St. Coman’s Wood Primary School staff and students on completing the School Excellence Fund. The DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) Excellence Fund is an initiative implemented by the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. The fund is designed to support schools in providing additional resources and targeted interventions to improve student educational outcomes. The Excellence Fund is one component of the DEIS program and focuses specifically on promoting excellence and raising achievement levels in these schools.

The fund provides additional financial resources to eligible DEIS schools, which they can utilise to implement innovative projects, initiatives, and interventions.

These projects are intended to enhance teaching and learning, improve student engagement and well-being, and raise educational standards within the school community. Both schools received a joint bursary of €51,000 to develop numeracy through critical thinking and problem-solving as they transition from the primary school maths curriculum to the secondary school maths curriculum.

Their research over the five years of the project provided valuable insights and strategies in the area of mathematical teaching and learning that greatly assisted the students in both schools in their mathematical education. Through the collaboration of both the Primary and Post Primary, a set of targeted interventions in six key areas was devised:

• effective instruction

• identifying common misconceptions

• adapting instruction to diverse learners

• promoting mathematical mindsets

• integrating technology and assessment and feedback

Happy Father’s Day! Ger Moore pictured with his sons Nathan and Alex after completing 19kms of his Swim Against Suicide on Sunday, June 18th

STUDENT ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2023

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