Category: Branch News

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Assessment Arrangements for JC & LC 2022

The Department of Education has updated the arrangements, published in December 2020, to include revised dates for the submission of coursework, for the school year 2021/22. We have listed the relevant information below   (screenshots). The full document is available here. […]

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BSTAI Webinars: All Now on YouTube

All of the BSTAI Dublin & Galway branch Webinar series are now available on our YouTube channel, and are embedded below for your convenience. YouTube: Leaving Certificate Business: A fresh look at Section 3 Facilitated by Philip Curry PME & NQT […]

Business Teachers in Ireland on Twitter

Business Teachers in Ireland on Twitter

While we might miss the chats at face-to-face CPD and BSTAI branch events, Twitter has definitely helped this year. This isn’t a complete list of the amazing Irish Business teacher community, but it’s a good start!

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Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge

Are you the smartest school in the nation? A chance to win €25,000 for your school! The Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge is back! The Bank of Irelands Money Smarts Challenge is back for year two and they would […]

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LC 2021: Adjustments to Written Exams

The State Examinations Commission have released a document outlining further adjustments to the written examinations for the Leaving Certificate 2021.  The sections relevant to the Business subjects are available below. Screenshots are also given below.

Awards 2021

KBS/BSTAI JC Business Studies Awards 2021

The Kemmy Business School (KBS) and the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI) hold an annual Junior Cycle Business Studies Awards Ceremony, which acknowledges the outstanding performance of students from across the mid-west region. A recording of the event […]

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National Executive: AGM

The AGM of the BSTAI took place on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to Covid Restrictions, the meeting was held online. A new National Committee was elected. Details of this and all the various reps can be seen on our […]