Teachers get it handy!

[theticklemister]

Another 3 weeks for us teachers on the mainland unfortunately 

[manfromdelmonte]

Another 3 weeks for us teachers on the mainland unfortunately 

and yet the UK children score lower on the PISA literacy and numeracy tests

explain that one???

[Tony Baloney]

Another 3 weeks for us teachers on the mainland unfortunately 

and yet the UK children score lower on the PISA literacy and numeracy tests

explain that one???

An additional 3 weeks in July doesn't mean they teach for an additional 3 weeks in the academic year. Distribution of holidays is the difference.

[Eamonnca1]

Liberal arts degree  isn't a teaching qualification
You'd need to do a post grad , after

My sister got an MA from uni but had to do another few years of teacher training before she could start her career.

[Eamonnca1]

An additional 3 weeks in July doesn't mean they teach for an additional 3 weeks in the academic year. Distribution of holidays is the difference.

Yup. English schools have shorter summer holidays but longer Easter hols.

[armaghniac]

In the interests of British unity, I think 6 County schools should be open until 14 July.

[Owen Brannigan]

In the interests of British unity, I think 6 County schools should be open until 14 July.

+1

[playwiththewind1st]

In the interests of British unity, I think 6 County schools should be open until 14 July.

The Ulster Teachers' Union will back that proposal, no sweat.

[JimStynes]

Bored.

It's ket! Will suffer on for the next few months though.

[Owen Brannigan]

Clock is ticking loudly again.  Last full week of freedom for most teachers!

[JimStynes]

Back on Thursday! Children back next Wednesday.  Not long until Halloween sure.

[Milltown Row2]

August is like a Sunday!! Wife in bits at the minute!

[ONeill]

Back on Wednesday. Have 3 days to drink everything in the house.

[theticklemister]

2 weeks for the big dog here!!!!!!!!! WOOF WOOF WOOF

[Owen Brannigan]

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/teacher-who-fought-proposed-transfer-to-new-school-after-17-years-agrees-to-move-36061904.html