1916 Rising.

Lisha

How much time is your child's national school spending discussing the 1916 rising and the centenary celebrations?

My 8year old son is in second class.
It seems to be discussed very regularly. At least 3-4 times a week.

I'm glad we are a republic and I'm grateful for what our forefathers did for us but it's bordering on brainwashing in my son's school.
I dislike the 'us' against the 'brits' mentality and this seems to be the message that my son is coming home with.

Is it being discussed as often in all national schools?

silverharp

I just asked junior who is in 5th class (not a national school though) and he said it hasnt come up at all. Maybe some teachers are into more?

byhookorbycrook

We have been doing some work on 1916 and especially Michéal O' Hanrahan and his family as we will be having an O' Hanrahan relation for the National day of Flag Raising in March.

Our emphasis is very much on commemoration rather than celebration. We also make sure to let the children know that many involved in the Rising on the "English" side , were indeed Irish and the reasons why these people chose to join the British army (no other work, large families and very little chance of other income for starters.)

Perhaps the kids have copped that teacher has an interest in history and if they get him/her on to this topic, they are likely to distract him/her from tables and spellings!

byhookorbycrook

silverharp wrote: »

I just asked junior who is in 5th class (not a national school though) and he said it hasnt come up at all. Maybe some teachers are into more?

How do you mean "not a national school?" (Being nosy!!)

Athdara

My daughter is singing "A Nation once again" full time. They learned it last week at school. I remember as a teenager that it was frowned upon to sing this.

silverharp

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

How do you mean "not a national school?" (Being nosy!!)

Just a school that has a primary and secondary, I've always assumed a national schools were primary only ?

Lisha

Thanks for replies. It seems a bit much alright. I think he really focuses in on things kids are interested in. Class has s lot of boys. So I can see how it engages them. I just hope it settles after Easter.

echo beach

Athdara wrote: »

My daughter is singing "A Nation once again" full time. They learned it last week at school. I remember as a teenager that it was frowned upon to sing this.

I think that rather depends on where you sing it.

byhookorbycrook

Athdara wrote: »

My daughter is singing "A Nation once again" full time. They learned it last week at school. I remember as a teenager that it was frowned upon to sing this.

Never came across that.