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Cuts to special needs assistant\u2019s posts, adult literacy, concerns about the points needed for third-level courses \u2013 education is rarely out of the news these days. Which makes you wonder: in this land of \u201csaints and scholars\u201d with its many summer schools covering all kinds of topics why isn\u2019t one concentrating on education?<\/p>\n

Oldcastle, Co Meath, is about to fill the gap with the launch of its Laurence Gilson Summer School (May 25th-27th<\/sup>).<\/p>\n

Laurence Gilson, philanthropist, educator and native of Oldcastle, in 1810 funded a free school for Protestant and Catholic children from every social background. The Gilson Endowed School opened in the 1830s and is now held in trust for the people of Oldcastle.<\/p>\n

This annual summer school aims to commemorate Laurence Gilson by initiating lively debate on and analysis of the many issues facing Irish education today. This, the inaugural year, is titled:\u00a0\u2018Gilson to Google: the changing face of education in Ireland\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Lonergan<\/strong>, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, will open the school on May 25th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Dr Aidan Mulkeen<\/strong>, Head of Education Department at NUI Maynooth, will give the keynote address.<\/p>\n

On May 26th<\/sup>, guest speakers will include\u00a0Berni Brady<\/strong>, chief executive officer of AONTAS;\u00a0Ted Fleming<\/strong>, Centre for Research and Adult Learning NUIM;\u00a0Leo Casey<\/strong>, director, Centre for Research and Innovation in Learning and Teaching, NCI;\u00a0Myles Dungan<\/strong>, RTE presenter; and\u00a0Carmel Mulcahy<\/strong>, Department of Education Studies, DCU.<\/p>\n

The weekend with its mix of seminars on lifelong learning, creativity in education and technology’s effect on the area will appeal to anyone with even a passing interest in education – academics, students, parents, and teachers.<\/p>\n

And this is also a summer school with a difference. Participants will have an opportunity to meet practitioners from a range of areas: animation, architecture, history, botany and horticulture. They will gain some insights into how they might learn more about these subjects. On Sunday May 27th\u00a0<\/sup>visitors can explore the ancient and beautiful areas and sites around Oldcastle.<\/p>\n

By creating a fun-filled educational weekend with a simple message! Learning and education are not confined to the schoolroom. Oldcastle will remember Laurence Gilson and his legacy.<\/p>\n

For more information visit:www.laurencegilson.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For more details please contact Tracey Holsgrove on 086 194 6429, or email her at\u00a0progilsonsummerschool@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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