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2025 Deputy Principals' Conference

Empowering Effective Teaching & Learning

Join us for the IPPN Deputy Principals' Conference 2025 at the Galway Bay Hotel as we mark a special milestone: 25 years of empowering and supporting our members. This conference will not only focus on Empowering Effective Teaching & Learning but will also celebrate the incredible community we’ve built together over the past quarter-century.

Be a part of the first of many celebrations at the Deputy Principals' Conference on Thursday, February 13th, and Friday, February 14th, as we honour 25 years of dedicated service!

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How to register: Click here to book your place today 

Who should attend
This event is open to all IPPN members - Please note substitute cover is not provided for this event

  • Deputy Principals
  • Principals (only if the Deputy is attending)

 

When & Where
Thursday, February 13th & Friday, February 14th @ the Galway Bay Hotel

Venue
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. To book your accommodation, contact the Galway Bay Hotel directly by phone 091 520 520 or email: reservations@galwaybayhotel.com.


Schedule

Thursday, February 13th
14.00 – 15.00 Registration & Expo Viewing
15.00 – 17.30 Session I – Conference Opening
17.30 – 18.30 Networking & Expo Viewing
19.00 Drinks Reception followed by Conference Dinner
   
Friday, February 14th
09.00 – 09.45 Registration & Expo viewing
09.45 – 11.00 Session II
11.00 – 11.30 Refreshment Break & Expo viewing
11.30 – 12.30 Session III – Seminars
14.00 – 15.00 Session IV
15.00 Conference Takeaways
  Conference Close


Event Fee
A charge of €175 per person is applicable (plus €3.70 PayPal administrative fee).

Fee includes event registration, CPD, refreshments: dinner on Thursday evening and lunch on Friday. Substitute cover is not available for this event. Accommodation is not included in the fee.

Expo
An Education Expo will run parallel to the refreshment/dining area for your convenience. This is an excellent opportunity to visit a wide range of school suppliers at the event.

Professional Guidance – Bí Cineálta Procedures

Last Thursday the DE published Circular 0055/2024. The circular can be accessed via the following links –

Publication of Bí Cineálta Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour for Primary and Post-Primary Schools

Foilsiú Nósanna Imeachta Bí Cineálta chun Iompraíocht Bhulaíochta a Chosc agus Dul i nGleic léi do Bhunscoileanna agus d’Iar-bhunscoileanna

The revised procedures can be accessed via the following link: 

Bí Cineálta Procedures

Points to note:

  • The revised procedures apply to all schools and will come into effect from the start of the 2025/2026 school year
  • The BOM must develop its Bí Cineálta policy during the course of the 2024/2025 school year and adopt it prior to the of the 2025/2026 school year.
  • Key areas of change from the 2013 Anti-bullying Procedures are outlined in Appendix G of the Bí Cineálta Procedures.
  • Templates are provided for
    • the school’s Bí Cineálta policy (Appendix A)
    • a student-friendly version of the policy (Appendix B)
  • Support for the rollout and implementation of the procedures will include
    • in-person professional learning events for two nominated staff members
    • information seminars for Boards of Management and parents
    • half-day school closures to facilitate staff engagement with the procedures

2024 Deputy Principals' Conference

IPPN’s Deputy Principals’ Conference 2024 will take place in Galmont Hotel, Galway from 2pm, Thursday, February 8th & Friday, February 9th.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED 

Waiting list is now in operation please email - online@ippn.ie

Who should attend
This event is open to all IPPN members - Please note substitute cover is not provided for this event 

  • Deputy Principals 
  • Principals (only if the Deputy is attending)

When & Where
Thursday, February 8th & Friday, February 9th
Galmont Hotel, Galway City

Venue
Accommodation (Please note accommodation is not included in the registration fee) - To book your accommodation - click here 

Travel to and directions to the venue - Click Here



Schedule - 
DOWNLOAD Full Conference Programme  HERE

Thursday, February 8th
14.00 – 15.00   Registration & Expo Viewing
15.00 – 17.30

Session I – Conference Opening
Facilitator: Deirdre Kelly, IPPN President Elect
Speakers
• Páiric Clerkin, IPPN CEO
• Rachel Doogue – Leadership Connections

17.30 – 18.30 Networking & Expo Viewing
19.00 Drinks Reception followed by Conference Dinner
  Light entertainment in lobby 
   
Friday, February 9th
09.00 – 09.45 Registration & Expo viewing
 09.45 – 11.00

Session II – Focusing on Core Purpose
Facilitator: Deirdre Kelly, IPPN President-elect
Speakers
• Louise Tobin, IPPN President
• Professor Patricia Mannix McNamara

 11.00 – 11.30  Refreshment Break  & Expo viewing
 11.30 – 12.30  Session III – Seminars
  • From the Boiler House to Curriculum Leadership - Séamie O’Neill
• Planning for & responding to behaviours of concern - Sharon Healy
• Restorative Practice – Enhancing a Relational School Culture - Michelle Stowe
 12.30 – 14.00 Lunch & Expo viewing
 14.00 – 15.00

 Session IV – Wellbeing
• Wellbeing of pupils and staff – Áine Fitzpatrick
• Wellbeing of self and wider leadership team – Lorraine Dempsey

 15.00

Conference Takeaways - Selina Carmody, IPPN Board Member / DP Wexford Educate Together
Conference Close, Deirdre Kelly, IPPN President Elect  

 

Price:
A charge of €175 per person is applicable (plus €3.70 PayPal administrative fee).

Fee includes: Event registration, CPD, Refreshments: dinner on Thursday evening and lunch on Friday. Substitute cover is not available for this event. Accommodation is not included in the fee.

Expo:
An Education Expo will run parallel to the refreshment/dining area for your convenience. This is an excellent opportunity to visit a wide range of school suppliers at the event.

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