An exciting new photography challenge is being launched by The JCSP Libraries. This inclusive challenge can be enjoyed by students in all year groups. The aim is to support young people to develop their artistic practice, creativity, originality and self-expression through the medium of photography. The main idea behind this initiative is to promote visual… Continue reading JCSP Libraries SNAP Photography Challenge
JCSP Demonstration Library Project Team We were very proud to celebrate 20 years of the JCSP Library Project at a very special event in the beautiful JCSP Library in Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin last month. Established under the Department of Education and Skills, the brief of the JCSP Demonstration Library Project was to improve… Continue reading Celebrating 20 Years of the JCSP Demonstration Library Project
Heartfelt, supernatural family drama “Artie and the Wolf Moon” available for free as an ebook, audiobook or readalong along with online discussion The nights are growing longer during this magical time of year. To get into the spirit of the season, members of our Sora Digital Library Service can enjoy a “coming-of-age story of family… Continue reading JCSP Libraries get into the Spirit with Worldwide Digital Book Club
The JCSP Library Project and the City of Dublin ETB Sports and Cultural Council are delighted to welcome poet Leon Dunne as our 'We Write What We Like!' Writer-in-Residence for the 2023-2024 school year. Leon will work with young (and not so young) creative writers across all City of Dublin ETB schools throughout the school… Continue reading Leon Dunne JCSP Libraries/City of Dublin ETB SCC Writer-in-Residence 2023-2024
The JCSP Demonstration Library Project is inviting applications for the position of JCSP School Librarian. The employer for this positions is the City of Dublin ETB and the position will be based at: Terence MacSwiney Community College, Hollyhill, Knocknaheeney, Cork Full-time Temporary Position. Commencing November 2023 Requirements and Job Description This post is open to… Continue reading We are Hiring
Sharing the same sky, you and I, wherever feet are anchored. In a little while, a surprisingly small box of electronics and sensors will be jettisoned from a rocket and launched into orbit. It is Ireland’s first satellite: EIRSAT-1. On one end of that CubeSat, there is a base plate with what appears to be… Continue reading EIRSAT-1 Space Poetry
Our school is older than the famine, older than the National Museum, older than the Zoo. We are 200 years old, and our students have made a book to celebrate our school’s history. The 2nd years worked with the JCSP librarian and their English teacher on a Make a Book project, which was part of… Continue reading Book Launch for 200 Years of Jamebo
Dyslexia is a learning difference that can cause difficulties with learning and work. It affects approximately 1 in 10 people in Ireland. It occurs on a spectrum with some people mildly affected and others more severely. 'Everyone with dyslexia is different but there is a commonality of difficulties with reading, spelling, and writing and related… Continue reading Sora Supports for Students with Dyslexia
School Librarians x 2 The JCSP Demonstration Library Project is inviting applications for the positions of JCSP School Librarian. The employer for these positions is the City of Dublin ETB and the positions will be based at: Larkin Community College, Dublin 1 Enniscorthy Community College, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. These are temporary, full-time positions (work-share / career… Continue reading We Are Hiring!
JCSP Librarians have worked to gather lists of appropriate resources for supporting Ukrainian students. These resources reflect the need for materials to support their initial entry into the Irish education system, as well as providing on going support. These include academic and educational, cultural and wellbeing resources, and there are a wide variety of items that… Continue reading Supports for Ukrainian Students
