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crooks · 03-12-2008, 12:50 PM

On the issue of national pledges in general, I support them, and would support one for Ireland - but they should be inclusive and secular.

Alternatively maybe spend 20 minutes of school time every week allowing the kids to talk about how they feel about the country, and what you're proud of or not proud of when it comes to the nation - as a primary school teacher, It could be fun, and constructive...possibly also more meaningful than reciting the same thing over and over until it loses it's impact.

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crooks Croi an Dtír *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 10-17-06 Location: Blarney, County Cork, Ireland Posts: 1,341 Country:	On the issue of national pledges in general, I support them, and would support one for Ireland - but they should be inclusive and secular. Alternatively maybe spend 20 minutes of school time every week allowing the kids to talk about how they feel about the country, and what you're proud of or not proud of when it comes to the nation - as a primary school teacher, It could be fun, and constructive...possibly also more meaningful than reciting the same thing over and over until it loses it's impact. __________________ 'I firmly believe that Ireland and history shall remember Michael Collins with reverence, pride and passion...and it shall be at my expense'- Eamon De Valera.