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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
May 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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.
April 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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
April 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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.
April 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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
March 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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
March 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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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
March 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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.
March 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@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
February 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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.
January 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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.
January 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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.
December 17, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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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
December 11, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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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
December 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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
December 9, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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.
December 4, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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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!
November 28, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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.
November 28, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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.
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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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
November 26, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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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
November 21, 2024 at 8:45 AM
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.
November 20, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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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
November 19, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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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!
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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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
November 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM