What’s on in education: Meet UK’s ‘strictest’ teacher, CAO applications and open days

Your guide to conferences, events and open days across the education world

Katharine Birbalsingh, dubbed by the media as “Britain’s strictest teacher”, is due to speak at a free conference on curriculum change.
Katharine Birbalsingh, dubbed by the media as “Britain’s strictest teacher”, is due to speak at a free conference on curriculum change.

Online conference: Navigating Curriculum Change
Saturday, March 5th, 10.45-2pm
www.dwec.ie

Join Dublin West Education Centre and Monaghan Education Centre for a fascinating insight into curriculum review, assessment, creativity & the priorities needed for a successful education system. Hear the education system challenged by keynote speaker Katharine Birbalsingh - dubbed by the media as "Britain's strictest teacher". Tickets are free and can be booked online.

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CAO 2022 : Late application facility opens
Saturday, March 5th, 12 noon
www.cao.ie

Late application facility opens for those who have not as yet applied to the CAO, at a cost of euro60. It remains open until May 1st at 5pm. Applicants can amend their course choices for most programmes up to the end of June.

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Sallynoggin College of Further Education (SCFE) Open Day
Thursday, March 3rd, 10am-2pm
www.scfe.ie

SCFE is inviting students to its open day where they can meet teachers and students, view specialist facilities, sample course activities and get advice on finance and learning supports.

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Tours and workshops will be staggered to allow for social distancing and each school can book a timeslot that suits.

To book your timeslot please contact Karina or Niamh at reception@scfe.ie or phone 01 2852997

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STEPS Engineers Week 2022
Saturday, March 5th – Friday. March 11th
www.engineersireland.ie

Engineers Week is a week-long festival of nationwide events celebrating the world of engineering in Ireland. The Engineers Ireland's STEPS programme, which is funded under Science Foundation Ireland's Discover programme call, coordinates the week. The main aim of the week is to promote engineering - and to show the importance of the profession - to children in Ireland.