St Joseph's N.S.

Here are some websites that we have found helpful, interesting or fun.
Please note that these links will take you outside of the St Joseph's Website.
If you feel that any of the websites are inappropriate please contact us at the school.

Local Interest
www.ballingarry.net Ballingarry Parish website, history, stats, weekly news etc.
www.southtippcoco.ie South Tipperary Co. Council
www.tipperarystar.ie The Tipperary Star Newspaper
www.thesourceartscentre.ie The Source Arts Centre, Thurles
www.slieveardagh.com Information about the Slieveardagh area

Irish Educational Websites
www.scoilnet.ie Scoilnet, info for students, teachers, parents and management
www.askaboutireland.ie Information from our libraries, museums and archives
www.nli.ie National Library of Ireland website
www.rte.ie RTE website
www.trocaire.org Trocaire: Irish Charity and Development Agency website
www.nationalarchives.ie The National Archives website
www.cso.ie Central Statistics Office Ireland. Results of Census etc.
www.irishcultureandcustoms.com Irish traditions, folklore and history

Literacy Websites
www.starfall.com Online books and resources for early literacy

Poetry Websites
www.poetryoutloud.org Database of classic poetry and recitations

Gaeilge
www.englishirishdictionary.com Irish language dictionary online
www.focal.ie Translation of words and phrases
www.tg4.ie TG4, Irish language television channel

Science Websites
www.sci-spy.ie Primary school science resources
www.primaryscience.ie Discover Primary Science, science resources
www.howstuffworks.com Learn how everything works
www.astronomy.ie Information about stars and planets
yucky.discovery.com Science entertainment
www.ecosensorweb.dcu.ie Information and activities from the Botanic Gardens
www.science-facts.com Animal, human, space and weather facts

Geography Websites
www.kidsgeo.com Geology and Geography for kids
kids.nationalgeographic.com Games, animals, photos, stories and more
www.met.ie Irish Meteorological Service. Weather reports, satellite photos etc
www.askaboutireland.ie A fantastic S.E.S.E. resource

History Websites
www.heritageireland.com Information about OPW heritage sites around the country
www.libraryireland.com Irish history and culture
www.headlinehistory.co.uk Interactive fun. Good for WWII

Maths Websites
www.rainforestmaths.com Interactive Mathematics activities
www.ictgames.com Online Numeracy and Literacy games
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ Graph and pie chart creation

Art Websites
www.iamanartist.ie Interactive website featuring videos and slideshows
www.kidsart.com Lesson plans and information on famous art works

Religion Websites
www.cashel-emly.ie Website of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly

Environmental Websites
www.greenschoolsireland.org Green-Schools Programme. Environmental website
www.wastenot.ie Waste management awareness for the South East
www.junglephotos.com Information and photos of exotic animals
www.ipcc.ie Irish Peatland Conservation Council
www.trails.ie Ideas for creating stuctured walks or trails
www.enfo.ie The Irish information service on the environment

Sport Websites
www.tipperary.gaa.ie Official Tipperary GAA website
www.cul4kidz.com Official GAA website for children. Games, information and quizzes
www.scoilsport.org Cumann na mBunscol website
www.iws.ie Irish Water Safety website
www.premierview.ie Tipperary Hurling Supporters website

Teacher's Websites
www.into.ie Irish National Teachers Organisation
www.ncte.ie National Centre for Technology in Education
www.eckilkenny.ie Kilkenny Education Centre
www.teachnet.ie Web based resources for Primary and Post Primary teachers
www.education.ie Dept. of Education and Science
www.tippec.ie Tipperary Education Centre
www.pcsp.ie Primary Curriculum Support Programme
www.primaryresources.co.uk Lesson plans, ideas, resources
www.schoolhousetech.com Printable worksheets, activities and tests
abcteach.com Printable worksheets and activities
www.tobar.ie Gaeilge resources
www.seomraranga.com Resources for the Primary School Teacher
www.brainbashers.com Something to challenge your brain
www.internet4classrooms.com Huge amount of links covering all areas of the American Curriculum
www.educationworld.com Printable worksheets, lesson plans and ideas
www.teachingideas.co.uk Lesson plans, resources and ideas
www.fluirse.com Online IT courses and support for teachers
www.sparklebox.co.uk Printable classroom resources

Administration Websites
www.education.ie/servlet/blobservlet/des_circular_listing.htm Department Circulars

ICT Websites
http://www.softwarecentral.ie/AdviceSupport/SuppliersPublishers/IrishSuppliersPublishers/ List of software suppliers

Special Needs Websites
www.speechteach.co.uk Speech therapy resources for parents and teachers

Reference Websites
www.factmonster.com Free reference site for students and teachers

Children's Entertainment
www.bbc.co.uk/schools
www.playkidsgames.com
www.kids.yahoo.com
www.primarygames.com
www.pbskids.org
www.funbrain.com
www.funschool.com