Over 500 post- primary Principals and Deputy Principals across all sectors have already registered for NAPD Conference 2025!! ✅️✅️Limited Places so don't miss out! When?🔜 October 15th to 17th Where? ❓️ Galmont, Galway How? www.napd.ie/conference-2...

Take 1 Programme training - embedding ESD in learning & teaching. Spaces available for Sept/Oct - see booking form here shorturl.at/oDh0C @napdie.bsky.social @accsirl.bsky.social #esd #teaching #sustainabledevelopment

Our final regional meitheal takes places in Carlow, Region 4 had brilliant speakers lined up for today and tomorrow, updates from Paul & Rachel, huge thanks to Elaine, Niamh, Maura & to the school leaders that joined us for a most enjoyable evening! Ar Aghaidh le Chéile #members

NAPD is delighted to announce that Anthony Reynolds has been recommended as incoming Vice President of NAPD. Anthony is a Deputy Principal Presentation Kilkenny. He has served as Region 5 Secretary and Region 5 representative to the National Executive. @CeistTrust Comhgairdeas!

Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them? @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Today #NAPD & #UL hosted a day for School Leaders reflecting on Leading Culture,so many takeaways, insights & reminders! Huge thanks to Niamh, Patricia and Niekie from UL for their time & wisdom & of course to our members for taking time to reflect, share & support each other!

A brilliant Region 8 meeting took place yesterday, with input from @patriciamannixm and Director Paul Crone, huge thanks to Lucia, Ciara, Jean-Marie and regional committee for their work on behalf of our members!! Congrats to Sarah Jane for winning overnight @Knightsbrook1 !

We were delighted to meet @HMcEntee @Education_Ire @LeinsterHouse today, we discussed lots of topics on behalf of our members including Admin Support, Senior Cycle Reform, supporting Attendance in our schools, TY and other important topics #Members #support

Registration for the NAPD Conference 2025 will open this Friday at 11am. The link for registration will be sent out in the NAPD Friday update. Conference Accommodation will also open on Friday, 11am. Friday’s update will include all hotel information.

Very interesting to hear from Brendan Moore from "Train Me Hire Me" providing Skilled Operative Training in the construction industry! Love their motto...#GUTU - Get Up Turn Up! Region 7 online meeting #Members #supports

Region 7 meeting up and running, David @ArkHQ taking members through what to expect during an unannounced Health & Safety Inspection #members #support

Research on Women in School Leadership. I am exploring the career paths of female teachers who opt not to participate in management roles, whether middle management or senior management. If you are interested in taking part do get in touch! @napdie.bsky.social @willnetwork.bsky.social

We've been shortlist for three awards this year for the National Association and Institute Awards 2025! Our 3 categories are; Member Communications & Enagagement, Best Event and Best Publication! We will continue to work hard for and advocate for our members!!

A huge thanks to Region 1 for organising a brilliant Meitheal here @farnhamestate for over 50 school leaders across all 3 sectors, great, insightful input from Edel Jordan from "push to pause" the importance of putting your own health FIRST!

Today we welcomed @lawlessj of @DeptofFHed to our NAPD @FETColleges_IE Conference, Director Paul Crone outlined the challenges & opportunities within the FET sector and reiterated NAPDs committment to collaboration on behalf of our members @SOLASFET

Lots of updates, insights and exciting FET plans outlined by @andrewbrownlee7 of @SOLASFET at @FETColleges_IE Annual Conference @DeptofFHed

"Sparks come from places darkest"... to feel part of something bigger and my own needs were met... really excellent insights from Sean McGreal @agriculture_ie @MayoCollegeFET the voice of the FET Learner @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed

The final session this evening hosted by Dr. Jean Fitzgerald @CDETBAdultEd "FET has the ability to pivot and respond and offers REAL potential to students" @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed #particpatory #agentic @LouthMeathETB @agriculture_ie

President Emeritus @MaynoothUni @MU_Education Tom Collins @NAPD_IE @FETColleges_IE annual conference FET - First Choice for Learners, great insight into changing social contracts and collectivism, @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed

Delighted to attend the annual FET Colleges Ireland conference @napdie.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social

Really powerful listening to Sean McGreal, @agriculture_ie describing his FET journey "it had instilled sth in me that i didnt think i had at the time" #IMPACT #belief #confidence #itsyourjourney @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed @FETColleges_IE

@aontas CEO Dearbháil Lawless is our first speaker at our @FETColleges_IE National Conference, 1 in 10 people in Ireland are engaged in FET.... a key pillar in Irish society #IMPACT @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed

Excited to be at the opening of our annual NAPD FETCI Conference 2025 at Knightsbrook Hotel, in association with SOLAS - Our theme: FET - First choice for Learners Looking forward to welcoming Minister Lawless tomorrow, Ar aghaidh le chéile! @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed @FETColleges_IE

An excellent stakeholder collaborative forum hosted by #oideleadership today in Athlone, brilliant input by Dr. Keith Young looking at AI and education, really important conversations. Comhgairdeas to the Oide Leadership team 👏👏 #demystifyingAI Lots of food for thought!

Rory O'Sullivan, one of our team of Regional ambassadors visited Ballyfermot CFE and met Cecilia Munro (P) and DPs Dr Denis Murray and Ken Rea. An amazing centre of innovation & creativity dedicated to 100's of learners! @cdetbcdu @CDETBAdultEd

The inaugural Region 9 Meitheal was a brilliantly organised event where School Leaders reflected, collaborated, broke bread together and laughed! Paul Dicker sent us on our way with an uplifting, energetic & very practical workshop on Time mgt! #members #support @NAPDR9

#SnaG25 - Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste

#SnaG25 - Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh sí

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

At @napdie.bsky.social symposium today. An excellent morning of advocacy! Finger on the pulse of the issues facing #schools, and anchored in student voice. Well done @NAPD!!! Maith thú. #speirgorm #schools #inclusion

Brendan Doody from @Education_Ire highlights the implications of the UNCRPD on policy and practice in education, he also highlights the 'Towards Inclusion' project, transitions and other projects.

A very thought provoking input from Dr. Rory O' Sullivan on inclusive pathways, Rory reminds us that in order to create an equitable system we need to let go of elements of the past, new ways require new thinking @DCU @Education_Ire

@MccoySelina @ESRIDublin shares really informative data and research on DEIS v non DEIS, and single-sex schools v coed schools - important questions asked about tokenism, inclusion and supports for students in the education system @Education_Ire

Dr. Niall Muldoon @OCO_ireland speaks about the Epson Act, a brilliant piece of legislation but that has yet to be fully realised to ensure ALL children have an equal chance of success.... @Education_Ire

Today is our 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

Joining us now for our NAPD Region 8 meeting is Emer Whyte @ncseirl supporting school leaders in leading an inclusive schools, very grateful to our NSCE colleagues for joining us at all 9 regional meetings #support #members

A lovely evening celebrating recent retirees from Region 2! Comhgairdeas mór to Gearóid, Deirbhle, Ashley & Betnadette, wishing you a healthy, happy retirement from your NAPD colleagues & friends!

Great, informative and important input to Region 2 members from Lorcan Maule of @MHCLawyers to Principals and Deputy Principals in Westport today!

A wonderful evening at Region 5 celebrating our recent retirees! Comhgairdeas to Seán Óg, Marie-Thérèse, Orla, Michael & Marian, moving & heartfelt tributes from colleagues & friends! Networks in action!!#members @LoretoFaithDev @PresWaterford @presclonmel @grennancollege1

Today we recorded a webinar for our members with information about @iqmaward with @Kevin_Inclusion, this framework can support School Leaders to develop, track, and celebrate inclusive practices through the lens of SSE @SSEinspectorate @Education_Ire #members #support

Delighted to be @EventAwardsIRL @CrownePlaza this evening, shortlisted for several categories, including Best Conference! #member #support

175 years! What an impact a school can have on a community! Uplifting and inspiring to meet Sarah & Barry @CBSNewRoss today! Such exciting and innovative developments planned! Ar Aghaidh le Chéile! #members #support @ERSTIRELAND

Really enjoyed our webinar today, organised by our Member Support Committee, Shane Martin encouraged our members "to fight your corner" in terms of selfcare, time to breathe, to have fun, to show gratitude, to enjoy life! Thank you Shane Martin of @moodwatchers!

Our NAPD Member Support Committee Webinar is now live..!! -Our Precious Life and How to Live it Well... huge thanks to Regina Butler, Past President and Andrea Finlay Kajic, chair of NAPD MSC #member #support @moodwatchers

Dept of Education @take1programme.bsky.social training sessions for Term 2 now live. 📩[email protected] for booking form. Free for all post-primary schools!! #ESD #everystudent @oecdeduskills.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

All schools are to close and to remain closed for the school day tomorrow due to Red Warning. Stay safe.

Congratulations to all PP Principals who "set sail" following their Misneach 5 residential delivered over 18 months by @Oide_Leadership !Rachel & Kevin delivered on Self Care, big welcome to Orla & Matthew to the PP team! NB message of the day-reach out for support if needed!

The NAPD Member Support Committee is delighted to invite members to a webinar with Shane Martin! Details and link will be sent out via our weekly newsletter! Tune in for refreshing, uplifting and inspiring advice! Jan 29th 11.30am. #members #support @moodwatchers

Very interesting article @napdie.bsky.social The first Leaving Cert 100 years ago: girls-only exams, botany tests and imperial measures www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...