Money, Money Money!

Financial literacy is extremely important. Not just in school but also in daily life outside the school building.

When we go shopping, pay our bus fare, get some foreign currency to go on holidays, buy something online or open a bank account we need to be financially literate.

Being financially literate means to be able to understand money; whether it's notes or coins or in electronic or digital form.

Below are some great resources that can help us get to know money better. Enjoy!

https://ulsterbankroi.mymoneysense.com/home/ 

https://aib.ie/i-am/aib-future-sparks-programme

Geography in the News!

Geography is constantly in the news. If we turn on the tv or look at the news on our phones, we will see that everyday there is a news story about Geography. Can you think of any news stories recently that have geography in them?

Here's an example.... the recent volcanic eruption on the Canary Islands, which many of us know as a popular holiday destination.

https://news.sky.com/story/la-palma-volcano-canary-islands-eruption-could-last-for-three-months-experts-say-12414228 

Keep an eye out in the news for other stories with Geography in them...here's a useful link to help you.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/pages/topic/latest-stories