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Published: 04 November 2014

The Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) has recently established a National Centre for Leadership and Innovation (NCLI).

This centre is the first of its kind dedicated to unlocking the capacity of leadership within school communities. The National Centre for Leadership and Innovation is now accepting nominations for a Leadership Award from within the school community.

Description

The NCLI Leadership Award will honour and recognise an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities. Along with other traits, the award recognizes those who are driven by a compelling belief that the future can be a better place. They influence others through their actions and demonstrate personal integrity, honesty, and trust. The chosen Awardee will receive a sponsored cash prize of €2,000.

We are delighted to have esteemed leaders on this year’s adjudicators panel – retired Supreme Court judge and lifelong activist, Catherine McGuinness and retired primary school principal and founding President of IPPN, Jim Hayes. The third adjudicator will be announced shortly.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a nomination, the nominee must be one of the following:
? Primary school pupil
? Parent/guardian of a primary school pupil
? Member of a Parent Association
? Primary school teacher
? School ancillary staff
? Current or retired primary school principal
? Member of a Board of Management.

Criteria

Individuals nominated for this award should have demonstrated some of the following criteria:
? Has motivated or inspired people around them
? Overcome significant personal challenges with a positive attitude
? Acted in a manner that has influenced others and changed attitudes
? Demonstrated and encouraged creativity and innovation
? Boldly taken a risk for what is right and just
? Created a compelling vision for the future with a proactive approach
? Pursued a cause which might not have been popular
? Communicated in a manner which is fair and open
? Set a high standard of integrity and maintained high personal standards.

Nomination and Selection Process

A nomination form must be completed and submitted to NCLI. Nomination forms are available by clicking the link below or by emailing info@ncli.ie. All nominations must be submitted by 5th December 2014.

An independent Adjudication Committee will review all nominations and, based on the criteria, will determine the award recipient. The Award will be presented at IPPN’s Annual Conference on 30th January 2015.

Self nominations will not be accepted and the decision of the adjudicators will be final. Please note that members of IPPN Board of Directors and IPPN employees are not eligible for nomination.

Click here for Online Nomination Form 

Click Here for downloadable form 

Published: 04 November 2014

Following the success of the inaugural NCLI Leadership Award last year, IPPN and NCLI would like to expand this year’s award. This year there will be three awards – a principal teacher, other teaching staff and a member from the broader school community.

The NCLI Leadership Award will honour and recognise individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and influence others through their actions.


Eligibility
To be eligible for a nomination, the nominee must be one of the following:

• Current or retired primary school principal
• Primary school teacher
• Primary school pupil
• Parent/guardian of a primary school pupil
• School ancillary staff
• Member of a Parent Association
• Member of a Board of Management.

Criteria

Individuals nominated for this award should have demonstrated some of the following criteria:

• Has motivated or inspired people around them
• Overcome significant personal challenges with a positive attitude
• Acted in a manner that has influenced others and changed attitudes
• Communicated in a manner which is fair and open
• Demonstrated and encouraged creativity and innovation.

Nomination and Selection Process

A nomination form must be completed and submitted to NCLI. Nomination forms are available on www.ippn.ie or by emailing info@ncli.ie. Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, 6th January 2016.

An independent Adjudication Committee will review all nominations and, based on the criteria, will determine the award recipient. The Award will be presented at IPPN’s Annual Conference on Friday, 29th January 2016.

Self nominations will not be accepted and the decision of the adjudicators will be final. Please note that members of IPPN Board of Directors and IPPN employees are not eligible for nomination.

This year's award is sponsored by: 

Published: 03 February 2010

The following are the top technical / procedural queries which colleagues have been asking in relation to the networking@lists.ippn.ie mailing list, with the answers to each of those queries. If you have any further queries, please contact info@ippn.ie.

1. How do I subscribe to networking@ippn.ie?
2. What happens if I wish to use another email address to send or receive emails to/ from networking@ippn.ie?
3. Why have I suddenly stopped getting networking emails?
4. Which mailing list(s) should I use for various types of query?
5. How can I join IPPN mailing lists?
6. Where can I get help if I need it?
7. How to submit an email to networking@ippn.ie?
   
8. What happens if I forget to sign a networking email properly?
9. Is this mailing list confidential / secure?
10. How do I post to networking anonymously?

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1. How do I subscribe to networking@ippn.ie?

To subscribe to networking@ippn.ie, please follow the instructions below.

1. Login to www.ippn.ie.
2. In the menu choose "Network" > "Mailing Lists" > "Manage My Mailing List’ – this will bring you to the IPPN Dashboard or click the following link https://dashboard.ippn.ie/mailing-lists.
3. On the IPPN Dashboard, click on the ‘green button with subscribe’ and you have successfully subscribed to our networking@ippn.ie mailing list (please allow an hour or so, for the system to update).

2. What happens if I wish to use another email address to send or receive emails to/ from networking@ippn.ie?

To change the email at which you receive emails from networking@ippn.ie, please follow the instructions below.

• Login to www.ippn.ie.
• In the menu choose "Network" > "Mailing Lists" > "Manage My Mailing List’ – this will bring you to the IPPN Dashboard.
• On the IPPN Dashboard, you will know if you are subscribed to the networking@ippn.ie mailing list and what email address is registered to receive networking emails.
• To update your email address, please click on ‘Change’.
• A new text box will appear, update your email address and click on save.

3. Why have I suddenly stopped getting networking emails?

During your IPPN renewal process it is important for you to ☑️ the opt-in for both the SMS and networking communication lists and it’s a key element of our GDPR policy. If there is no ☑️ you are automatically removed from the mailing & SMS lists.

4. Which mailing list(s) should I use for various types of query?
Consider which of the following 3 scenarios your email best fits:

1. Emails requesting or offering peer to peer help, advice or support and sharing of resources (equipment, furniture, policies etc.)
   Send to networking@ippn.ie signed with name, email address, school name, roll number and school address. IPPN Moderation team WILL all get a copy of the query and will be able to respond.
2. Emails of a sensitive nature or a request for support from the IPPN Leadership Support Team:
   Send to advice@ippn.ie signed with name, email address, school name, roll number and school address. IPPN Leadership Support Team WILL all get a copy of the query.
3. Emails with observations regarding current issues impacting leadership practice and schools to advocacy@ippn.ie.

5. How can I join IPPN mailing lists?

Networking mailing list
Visit www.ippn.ie and under the 'Network' menu, click the item 'mailing lists', and there you can 'unsubscribe' / 'subscribe' from/to our networking mailing list or follow this link https://dashboard.ippn.ie/mailing-lists.

E-Scéal mailing list
The email address provided on your membership form is automatically added to our E-scéal mailing list. You can unsubscribe from this by selecting ‘unsubscribe’ at the end of the email. Please note if you wish to re-subscribe a new email address will need to be provided as it is a GDPR guideline.

6. Where can I get help if I need it?
For general support, you can contact the Support Office by emailing info@ippn.ie or phone 021 4824070 / 1800 21 22 23.

7. How to submit an email to networking@ippn.ie?
To successfully submit an email to networking@ippn.ie, you will need to send an email from the address that is registered to receive the networking emails along with the following:

1. Your name (first and last name)
2. Email (this is the address that is registered to receive networking emails)
3. School Name
4. Roll Number
5. School Address

8. What happens if I forget to sign a networking email properly?
Your email will NOT be distributed, and you will receive an email from the networking moderators. Please ensure you include the following details:

1. Your name (first and last name)
2. Email (this is the address that is registered to receive networking emails)
3. School Name
4. Roll Number
5. School Address

9. Is this mailing list confidential / secure?
No, it is not secure. Although only email addresses from current IPPN membership have access to the mailing lists, it is possible for a member to forward a presumed 'private' email s/he gets from networking to a third party.

Although we can back-trace emails, and although sharing with third parties is prohibited in our protocols and terms & conditions, IPPN cannot thus guarantee total confidentiality/security.

In addition, members are advised NOT to share information which they would not be able to stand over from a professional point of view. The vast majority of potentially sensitive scenarios can be phrased in a generic, non-specific way. Other queries which you wish to be anonymous may be sent via info@ippn.ie using the procedure outlined.

10. How do I post to networking anonymously?
To avail of this service, school leaders are asked to send the email to be posted anonymously, including the following: **Please post anonymously to networking@ippn.ie **

This e-mail must be sent to networking@ippn.ie and fully signed (below for guidelines). We will then remove the signature and send the anonymous e-mail to the appropriate mailing list.

Signature Guidelines:

• Name (first name and surname)
• Email
• School Name
• Roll No
• School Address
• Accompanying Notice to Colleagues:

**Ed - Full name, school address, roll number are with the Support Office 

Published: 04 February 2009

There are 93 IPPN City/County Networks that are driven and led by a committee of members from within their own counties. City/County Network Meetings are open to Principals and Deputy Principals. Typically, each Network meets once a term or three times a year. The meetings are organised by the local committee and are funded through IPPN.

City/County Networks are the life blood of IPPN. The first IPPN City/County Network Meeting will take during the months of September and October. As these meetings will address issues of current interest and provide support and information for principals and deputy principals. it is important to attend. A full list of dates and venues is available on the CPD & Events menu, via E-scéal and in Leadership+.