Smart School = Smart Economy
On Monday November 16th 2009, Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Minister Batt O'Keefe visted St. Joseph's BNS to launch the 'Smart School = Smart Economy' report and announce funding for ICT in primary schools.
Visit to Ms. McCabe's 5th Class from News2Day
RTÉ News report from 5th Class
RTÉ News report of ICT initiative
What the papers say:
The Irish Times - Classrooms to get laptops under new scheme
Irish Independent: Ireland just 'playing catch-up'
Irish Independent - Analysis by Lise Hand
Mr. Hume welcomed the Taoiseach and Minister of Education and Science
Mr. Cowen announces some very welcome funding for ICT in primary schools
Mr. Cowen addresses a large group including boys from each class in the school, Mr. Paul Rellis of Microsoft, Mr. Paul Sweetman, IBEC, Parents' Association and Management Board and teachers of St. Joseph's and members of the press
Minister Batt O'Keefe announces details of the funding and launches the 'Smart Schools = Smart Economy' report
Mr. Paul Rellis, Microsoft Ireland and Chairman of the group that produced the report commits to implementing the report over the next 3 years
The junior infants enjoy the media attention