Wicklow Schools encouraged to register as Deadline is extended
Andrew Doyle TD invites Primary Schools across County Wicklow to take the opportunity to learn more about the European Union and its relevance to our daily lives by registering for the Blue Star Programme.
“This Programme now in its 4th year aims to foster better understanding and knowledge of Europe among Irish primary pupils, through classroom projects and activities.
“Since it’s introduction, over 300 schools and 15,000 pupils across Ireland have taken part, many choosing to repeat the Programme another year. The Blue Star Programme is a venture of the Communicating Europe Initiative, supported by the Office of the Minister of State for European Affairs and Data Protection in the Department of the Taoiseach, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, the European Parliament Information Office in Ireland, and the Department of Education and Skills. The Programme is managed by European Movement Ireland.
“An essential part of the programme is a visit to participating schools from the local TD or Senator to view the project work and/or award the Blue Star, and as such, provides a great opportunity for students to see the Blue Star Programme in action.
While there is an official deadline for schools to submit applications this week, applications will continue to be accepted over the coming weeks.
“The European Union exerts a strong influence on our daily lives and it is important to highlight its relevance to our student population. This is a very worthwhile initiative for Primary Schools, also given the increased numbers of children in our schools from a non-Irish family background. I would be hopeful that all schools in Wicklow would encourage participation in the Blue Star Programme and I am available to visit schools for this purpose.”
Full details on the programme are available at http://www.europeanmovement.ie/blue-star/