Cross border collaboration with our colleagues in the National Association of Head Teachers ⁦‪@NAHTnews‬⁩ in Northern Ireland. Dealing with issues we have in common, online safety, SEN, child protection, funding for schools, school leader workload. ⁦‪@IPPN_Education

Great opportunity to collaborate with our European colleagues ⁦‪@SchoolHeadsESHA‬⁩. Discussing issues such as admin supports for school leaders, tackling racism and extremism in our schools and progressing European education policy. Ar neart cur le chéile.

Delighted to be at the inaugural lecture in DCU by Adjunct Professor Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social with the Further Education and Training Research Centre @fetrc.bsky.social. Super discussions on employer engagement in the Further Education space in the best interest of the learner

Launching NEART, a partnership between the Department of Education, NEPS and Jigsaw, is a positive step to supporting schools to support students experiencing mental health issues.

Powerful event this morning ⁦‪@EtssLimerick‬⁩ highlighting the positive impact for students of Project Based Learning. Great to see so many industry partners supporting this excellent work that is empowering students with the skills they will need for success in the future

Flying visit to @st_con_cc_newb with great discussions on inclusion and how a school can deliver on the commitment on equity. Delighted to chat with NAPD Past-President and to discuss the changing landscape for school leadership. Great to see a student centred school

Huge thanks to Region 4 committee, Maura, Niamh, Elaine, Joe and Gerard for organising an excellent breakfast meeting this morning! Special thanks for @chocolategarden for sponsoring a fab hamper & congrats to Noel the lucky winner!!! #members #support @ncseirl

Delighted to drop in to ⁦‪@stpaulsg‬⁩ to follow up on chats at our recent symposium and see how all students can experience success in school. A Principal with a vision and drive is the key to success. Great to explore the issues that are impacting on schools on the ground.

@napdie.bsky.social annual Symposium, this years theme is "Equity in our system, does the system deliver for all young people?" Welcoming over 100 stakeholders to this event is always an important opportunity to highlight the challenges and oppprtunites that exist in the system

Delighted to be here to congratulate ⁦‪@stjosephsrush‬⁩ on winning the first ever Digital Schools Award for their whole school approach supporting digital wellbeing. Great credit to the whole school community. Great to catch up with the senior leadership team.

Delighted to welcome this commitment in the Programme For Government that is vital to ensure the continued high performance of our schools and to support school leaders. I look forward to an early commencement so we can prove the difference that this will make to schools and to school leaders.

Such a treat to visit ⁦‪@mountmellickcs‬⁩ today to see the #ElephantInTheRoom winners from conference. A superb initiative ⁦‪@RealBrentPope‬⁩ to support mental health among students. Also a great opportunity to catch up with the SLT and current issues in schools.

A really informative Region 7 meeting today @HayfieldManor in Cork, huge thanks to the committee for their dedication to cross-sectoral collaboration and friendship with quality CPD for School Leaders! #members #support

NAPD Regional Ambassador Rory visited @ColDhulaigh CFE, He met with Patricia O’Brien-Brennan (P) and 2 of 3 DPs Ciaran McNulty and Emer Farrell. A wonderfully progressive, supportive college! #member #support @NapdFet

Delighted to support #UpskillingtheWorkforce in collaboration with Mediaplanet. Read the articles online at tinyurl.com/msn8wcze and tinyurl.com/bdzd8d7h. Published today in the Irish Independent. ⁦‪@MediaplanetIE‬⁩ ⁦‪@SOLASFET‬⁩ ⁦‪@NAPD_IE‬⁩

Affirming to hear that Irelands performance in Maths and Science has remained significantly higher than the international average. Testament to the high quality teachers and leaders in our schools. Challenges for us to respond to gender differences. A good news story.

Honoured to attend Junior Achievement Irelands event today - Career Ready Graduation - at @MansionHouseDub. @JA_Irl encourages young people to remain in education & teaches them the skills they need to succeed in a changing world, inspiring work led by Helen Raftery & her team!

Real Donegal weather outside ⁦‪@AbbeyVS‬⁩ today but inspiration, innovation and creativity inside. Delighted to meet the team and chat about current issues impacting on schools. Schoolbooks, SET guidelines, CoB review, admin workload and teacher supply. It is clear our schools are in good hands.

Drop in visit to @shstullamore on a foggy and cold day to find clarity and warmth inside. Great to hear about issues impacting on school leaders and their continued passion to deliver for their students. It is refreshing to see the vibrant school community thrive. Keep up the great work.

Huge thanks to @colbride for hosting NAPD Region 9 meeting today! Insightful, informative and passionate input from two brilliant School Leaders- Louise Ronan on Attendance & Clíona McDonough on SEN Inspections, updates from Director Paul & Deputy Director Rachel also #members

Yesterday saw the final session of the UL/ NAPD micro-credential on Leading School Culture! We're nearing 100 School Leaders have completed micro-creds with MORE being created & available for members in 2025!!! #support #leadershipmatters @patriciamannixm.bsky.social @niekieblom.bsky.social

Great trip to ⁦‪@NaSceilgeKETB‬⁩ to visit a thriving school. A school that is expanding and managing a building project while remaining student centred and focused on ensuring every student is given every opportunity. The real sense of community was evident throughout.

Very grateful to our Region 3 committee for organising todays meeting in Kileen Castle today, input on #conflictresolution from Mary Lou O' Kennedy amd input from Director & Deputy Director #leadership #support #network

At our regional meetings we aim to provide relevant important updates to members, offer support and promote the opportunity to #network with colleagues,in a safe & positive environment, GRMA to Lucia Ryan, chair of Region 8 who gave excellent input on WSE- MLLs today!

Massive thanks to @Sarah___Roche @kennedy New Ross today for her input on AEN inspections at our NAPD Region 5 meeting, embracing the collective wisdom, experience and knowledge of our School Leaders to support each other! Ar Aghaidh le Chéile! #LeadershipMatters

Go raibh maith agat to Ger Power @Inspectorate who gave input to almost 100 NAPD Region 6 School Leaders this week on Bí Cineálta Procedures, huge thanks to organising committee! #network #leadership