HUNDREDS of young students took the next step in their education as they started secondary school last week. Errigal College welcomed five classes of new students through their gates. Photographer Clive Wasson has been capturing the first year classes at Errigal College.
Parenting Column: Moving from primary school to secondary – a pivotal time in a child’s education
I can hardly get my head around the fact that the summer is scuppered. Most first years are mere days away from stepping through the doors of their brand new secondary school. As daunting as the move to school can be for Junior infants, first year students tend to have heads brimming with more questions […]
Parenting Column: First day at primary school is a milestone moment for parents too
The first day of primary school isn’t just a milestone for the child; it’s a moment that tugs at a parent’s heartstrings too. Seeing them in their fresh new uniform and shiny shoes can make you realise that the years are flying by faster than you want them to. It’s an emotional leap of entrusting […]
5,064 Donegal families to receive back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance
A total of 5,064 families in Donegal will automatically receive the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance in July. Nationally, more that 114,000 families will automatically get the allowance, with over €54 million being provided for this year’s scheme. Advertisement Welcoming the opening of applications for the allowance by Minister for Social Protection, […]
Heartwarming first day of school photos
Here are some of the wonderful photos shared by our readers, capturing the excitement of new students starting their first day of school in Donegal! See all readers first day photos in Mondays edition of the Donegal News on shelves now!
PARENTING COLUMN: May back to school time be filled with curiosity, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos
By Louise Flanagan And just like that, the summer is over. Most kids are back at school this week, with many walking through the school gates for their first day back. There’s a unique mix of emotions in the air – relief for parents, excitement for pupils, and maybe a pinch of anxiety for some, […]
Exciting new chapter for Inishowen school as it unveils new name, crest and uniform
STUDENTS at Coláiste Eoghain, formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain, kicked off the new school year with a fresh look. The Inishowen school, the only Irish language medium post-primary in the area, has officially rebranded with a new name, crest, and uniform following months of planning and consultation with the school community. Principal Claire Ní […]
Support urgently needed as back-to-school costs soar in Donegal
WITH the back-to-school season upon us, families across Donegal are feeling the immediate strain of rising education-related expenses. The Donegal Food Response Network, supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), has urgently launched its back-to-school appeal for donations to your local community groups, helping those most affected by these financial pressures. In response to this growing […]
Uniform pop-up shop aiming to ease financial burden for parents
A UNIQUE new School Uniform Swap Shop is aiming to ease the financial burden on parents who are facing expensive back to schools costs. Castlefin Uniform Swap Shop is a pop-up School Uniform Exchange where parents and children can donate all school uniform items they no longer need and pick up items they do need, for […]
Huge numbers applying for school bus places leads to delays
AN unprecedented number of applications for school buses places has led to a delay in the allocation of tickets ahead of the return to the classroom. Bus Éireann told the Donegal News yesterday that the sourcing of extra buses and drivers to cope with the increased demand for the government transport scheme has led to […]