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Autumn Courses 2017

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TUAM EDUCATION CENTRE
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List of Autumn Courses 2017

N.B. Booking in advance is essential for the following courses/workshops. This can be done by email tuamedcentreoffice@gmail.com or by phone 093 25877.

 

Course Title: LÁMH Module 1 & Module 1 Add-On                                          Cost: €45 & €26

 

This module takes place over 2 consecutive Saturdays and will give participants the ability to use 100+ Lámh signs and to communicate effectively with a Lámh user. This is available to teachers, SNAs and other professionals who work in an environment where Lámh is used. There is a €45 & €26 charge for these workshop to cover the cost of the following materials:

  • Combined Module One Handbook and Sign book
  • Membership of Lámh Signs Online www.lamhsigns.org
  • Module One Certificate
  • Registration on the Lámh Module One database

 

Venue: Tuam Education Centre

 

Dates & Times: Module 1 (Cost €45): Saturday 20th January 2018 09:30 am – 4:30pm &

                            Module 1 Add-On (Cost €26): Saturday 27th January 2018 09:30 – 1:30pm

 

 

 

Course Title: Using Yoga & Mindfulness in the Classroom                                            Cost: €40

 

This is a 5 week course which will follow the outline of our very successful Summer Course, Using Yoga & Meditation in the classroom. Dates are outlined below and participants must pay the complete course fee. It is not possible to pay per session.

 

Venue: Tuam Yoga & Pilates Studio, Galway Road, Tuam.

 

Facilitator: Charlotte Farragher

 

Dates: Thursday 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th November & 7th December. Time: 3:30pm – 4:40pm.

 

 

 

Course Title: NUMICON Introductory Session (2.5 hours)                                            Cost: NIL

 

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths teaching programme using Numicon maths shapes in a series of practical teaching activities. The Maths Shapes give learners insight into number values and relationships in a way not provided by written numerals. Learners develop their own mental imagery as they combine and compare the shapes to do arithmetic in a series of practical activities. This session will provide practical information on using Numicon and is available to teachers and SNAs. Materials are provided to participants for the duration of the introductory session.

Date & Venue to be confirmed. It is expected this workshop will take place approx. 3:30pm – 6:00pm.

Please contact Tuam Education Centre to reserve a place on this workshop.

Summer Courses 2017

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The full list of Summer Courses for 2017 has been published to our website. These courses cannot be booked on line so please print out the booking form  and return it with course fee where applicable to, Aidan Burke, Director, Tuam Education Centre, @ St Patrick’s Primary School, Dublin Rd, Tuam.

Tuam Education Centre Maths Competition

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Tuam Education Centre’s Maths Competition for 5th and 6th class primary school students took place on Tuesday 10 November in the Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam. The quiz master was Mr Cammie Gallagher, former Maths teacher at St. Jarlath’s College, Tuam and former Assistant National Coordinator for Project Maths.

The winners of this year’s competition were Athenry Boys’ National School with an excellent score of 20 out of 26.Director of Tuam Education Centre, Aidan Burke, welcomed Cammie as the presenter of this quiz. Aidan stated that “the aim of the management committee of Tuam Education Centre for this quiz is to develop mathematical thinking and reasoning rather than solely working on formulae and computation. It was a really exciting event and is part of Tuam Education Centre’s response to the Department of Education and Skills National Strategy to develop children’s numeracy skills.”

Aidan Burke also thanked Ashling Kelly (Administrator, Tuam Education Centre) for all her hard work in liaising with the schools and her organisation of the event. Twenty six schools competed in the event this year and it is hoped that this number will increase next year.

The Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam sponsored a magnificent trophy for the winning school. Tom McHugh presented the trophy to the winning school. Plaques were presented to the winners on the day.

The next event on the Tuam Education Centre calendar is the Primary Debating Competition in the New Year. Fifteen schools have alreadyentered this competition. The competition is now in its third year.

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First Place: Scoil na mBuachailli, Athenry. (Back) Ashling Kelly (Tuam Education Centre), Aidan

Burke (Director, Tuam Education Centre), Tom McHugh (Ard Ri House Hotel) and

Pearse Coffey (Teacher).

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Second Place: Annagh Hill National School.  (Back) Ashling Kelly (Tuam

Education Centre), Aidan Burke (Director, Tuam Education Centre), Tom McHugh

(Ard Ri House Hotel) and Gerard Greaney (Teacher).

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Third Place: Barnaderg National School.  (Back) Ashling Kelly (Tuam Education Centre),

Aidan Burke (Director, Tuam Education Centre), Tom McHugh (Ard Ri House Hotel)

and John Flattery (Principal).

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Fourth Place: Lavally National School. (Back) Ashling Kelly (Tuam Education Centre),

Aidan Burke (Director, Tuam Education Centre), Tom McHugh (Ard Ri House Hotel)

and Tommy Greally (Principal).

Tuam Education Centre Maths Competition

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Tuam Education Centre is delighted to announce details of an exciting maths table quiz for 5th and 6th class primary school students. The quiz takes place in the Ard Rí House Hotel, Tuam at 9.30 am on Tuesday 10 November. Quiz master will be Mr Cammie Gallagher, former Maths teacher at St. Jarlaths College, Tuam and former Assistant National Co-ordinator for Project Maths.

Director of Tuam Education Centre, Aidan Burke, is delighted to welcome Cammie as organiser of this quiz and Aidan states that “the aim of the management committee of Tuam Education Centre for this quiz is to develop mathematical thinking and reasoning rather than solely working on formulae and computation. It promises to be a really exciting event and is part of Tuam Education Centre’s response to the Department of Education and Skills national strategy to develop children’s numeracy skills.”

There are a few places for schools still available. If primary schools have not already registered and wish to take part in this innovative event please contact Ashling Kelly, Tuam Education Centre at 093 25877. Only one team of four children is allowed from each participating school.

The Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam has sponsored a magnificent trophy for the winning school. Plaques will be also be presented to the winners on the day.

Tuam Education Centre Maths Competition

Pic shows Ashling Kelly, Administrator, Tuam Education Centre with students from St. Patrick’s Primary School at the launch of the competition.

Programme of Courses for Summer

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Dates: 1st – 5th July.

 

We are currently finalising our schedule of Summer Courses at Tuam Education Centre.  These may include some or all of the following:

 

Visual Arts                                                                  Drama

Art Workshops                                                            Music

ICT Course                                                                 Self-Evaluation & Assessment

Gordon D’Arcy Environmentalist                              GAA Coaching Skills

AISTEAR                                                                   Gaeilge

Incredible Years Training Programme

 

Please consult regularly with the website as we will update this information as soon as courses are confirmed.  We hope to be in a position to provide the finalised programme by early March.  If you require any further information, please call us on 093-25877 or e-mail: tuamedcentreoffice@gmail.com