Retired
Teachers' Association of Ireland
Mary Immaculate College - Reunion Sat 11th Sept 2010
A special invitation is extended to the following of our graduates:
Golden Jubilee Class that graduated in 1960 and also the classes of 1950,1955,1965 and 1970.
Programme for the reunion is as follows:
3-6pm: Registration in Mary Immaculate College Main Reception followed by Mass celebrated by our College chaplain, light refreshments and a tour of the College. Free of charge
6.00pm till late: 4 course Dinner Celebration with wine in Patrick Punches Hotel. €45 per person
Contact Geraldine Hayes, Mary I Alumni, South Circular Road, Limerick, tel. (061) 774728, email geraldine.hayes@mic.ul.ie Visit our website http://friends.mic.ie/events/event_details.asp?id=91473
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MUIRÍOSA FOUNDATION
PERSON CENTERED WING
The Person Centered Wing is a new innovative service working with individuals to help support them to have opportunities and valued roles within their communities. We support people who live in the Kildare, Laois/Offaly and Longford/Westmeath regions and are offering them an individualised support service to help them to lead full and inclusive lives which enable's individuals to be valued and contributing members of their community. We are currently looking for literacy tutors to volunteer to help individuals learn basic money skills, time telling and day to day learning skills which will enable an individual to be independent within their home and community. For further information please contact:
Kildare Region: Sean - 087-7528234
Longford/Westmeath: Paula Jane - 087-7531442
Laois/Offaly: Colm - 087-7594906.
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SILVER CIRCLE
SilverCircle is an online membership based community of people aged 55 and over where cardholders can avail of over 500 exclusive discounts available only to members. There are hundreds of exclusive and properdiscounts on everything from holidays and restaurants, to insurance and shopping. Companies include; Stena Line, Sunway, Joe Walsh Tours, Radisson Hotels, D.I.D., Abbey Theatre, etc.
You can view the discount on the www.silvercircle.ie site and it is very straightforward for the user to find the offers that suit them. You can search by location, by popularity and by most recent. Over 55s can avail of their personalised SilverCircle Card for just 18.50 euro for the entire year. It will represent fantastic value, given the sheer volume of discounts available.
SilverCircle has been featured in the Sunday Business Post, Business & Finance Magasine and City Channel in the past week alone.
If you wish for any further information regarding the SilverCircle please contact Brian Maher at (353) 6169930 or email brian.maher@silvercircle.ie. The website address is www.silvercircle.ie.
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Become an IDL Tutor
The IDL (Indirect Dyslexia Learning) System covers the building blocks of learning English, using computers for a multi-sensory approach, and a tutor to ensure that the student makes progress. Indirect, in that the computer offers the main interaction, not the tutor.
Dyslexia, from Professor Berlin’s original use of the term, in the 1880s, meaning ‘difficulty with words’.
Learning, it is a learning system, not a teaching one.
Jack Denner, who developed IDL in the early 1980s, followed the philosophy that all children learn differently. While most children cope with the group presentation of the classroom situation, some need different stimuli. IDL uses a multi-sensory approach for just this reason. It uses touch, hearing, sight, and speech.
We use an IDL assessment, to measure reading and spelling ages, and to look for particular difficulties. We also apply a colour test, to address the Irlen syndrome. IDL is not looking to define problems, but to address difficulties in reading and spelling. The student attends for a 3-month term, and is then re-assessed to monitor progress. Our results show at least 6 months improvement for 3 months attendance.
While IDL is specifically aimed at reading and spelling, students also gain social benefits, such as improved concentration and self-confidence.
We are looking for interested people to open their own centres, to expand the IDL network in Ireland. A tutor could work from home, or in a local resource centre. A solid foundation in reading and spelling is vital to our children’s education. If you have an interest in this area, we would like to hear from you.
Ann Fitzgerald & Paul Eglington,
Kerry IDL Centres,
1F, Ionad Seirbhísí Gnó, Cúilín, Dingle, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: 066 915 0843
e-mail : siriusann@eircom.net
www.IDL-Literacy.ie
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Substitute Work
Substitute pay is currently €196
per day (inclusive of holiday pay
entitlement) up to and including day 40 [Rate applicable from 1stSeptember,
2008]. Thereafter, i.e. from
day 41, the rate increases to the full teacher’s annual rate that you
would have, if you were still teaching, and divided by 183 to give your
daily rate (inclusive of holiday entitlement). This
continues for 50 more days (total of 90), after which pension will be
abated.
Retired
teachers doing regular substitute work
are strongly advised
to join the INTO
as a substitute member, for the protection afforded by such membership. The
special low rate for substitute membership is €100 per annum. Forms
are available from the Staff Representative or directly from INTO Head
Office, and completed forms are returned to INTO Head Office. Substitute
members become members of the Branch encompassing the location
of the school where they first teach in any school year. If they move to
another Branch area, they remain members of the original Branch until
the end of that school year.
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INCOME LEVY.
The
new Income Levy - 2% - is deducted from all pensions except those with
less than €15,000 (€30,000 for married couples) per annum for those
under 65 years or less than €20,000 (€40,000 for married couples) for
those over 65 years or for those who hold Medical Card
Persons who hold a Medical Card pay no levies - neither Income Levy (2%) or Health Levy (4%).
All persons over 70 years had eligibility for a Medical Card last year
so the Department of Education had no difficulty in excluding all over
70's from the Income Levy.
This automatic entitlement was withdrawn in 2009 and the over 70's Medical Card is now means tested.
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CARYSFORT 1957 - 1959
The class of 57 - 59 held a reunion in October 2009 in the Conrad Hotel, Dublin. Eighty one retired teachers attended the lunch and a donation of 500.00 was made to The Sean Brosnahan Memorial Fund and was acknowledged. This fund was set up by District X1V I.N.T.O. in 1990. It grant aids individuals / schools with some projects in the field of Special Education. Many thanks to all who attended and who through their presence made this donation possible.
Betty Hogan.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE RTAI - (SCHEME NO. 1)
A. R. Brassington are offering members of the RTAI Annual Family Multi Trip Insurance. Premiums are as follows:-
Members aged 64 and under - premium €73 per member under the "Family" cover option.
Members aged 65 to 69 years - premium €109.50 per member under the "Family" cover option.
Members aged 70 to 75 years - premium €146 per member under the "Family" cover option.
Members aged over 75 years will be considered subject to the satisfactory completion of a proposal form and a GP's certificate confirming fitness to travel.
For further information please contact AR Brassington at (01) 4061666
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SCHEME NO. 2
The INTO/RTAI multi-trip travel insurance scheme provided benefits at the most competitive premium. Unlike most other travel policies, not only does INTO/RTAI Travelplan cover you, your spouse/partner and children under age 19 (or under age 24 if in full time education) for a full 12 months but it also provides:-
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Worldwide cover.
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Cover for ski holidays and scuba diving.
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24 hour roadside assistance/breakdown cover while driving your vehicle on the continent.
RTAI members who wish to avail of the INTO/RTAI Travelplan scheme can simply click onto www.cornmarket-travel.com/into for immediate cover or alternatively call (01) 4084020. As with all insurance, there is an obligation of full disclosure and some conditions apply.
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SCHEME NO. 3
Another Travel Insurance scheme worth considering is that operated by the VHI. Because of medical histories, the RTAI scheme may be unwilling to accept certain proposals, but VHI will be aware of pre-existing medical conditions. They will thus offer cover in full acceptance of these. Simply ring VHI - (01) 1850 444 444 with your VHI number.
Remember that all matters in insurance are personal commercial decisions and the Association can accept no responsibility in these matters.
