14th March 2024 – Irish Exemptions / Health and Wellbeing Survey now OPEN
- Published: 14 March 2024
In this week's E-scéal:
- Planning Prompts
- In response to queries from members
- Health & Wellbeing Survey now OPEN
- Leadership+ Issue 131
- Education Yearbook 2023
- Allianz
- Key Dates
- Updates
At this time of year, with the many activities planned, lack of communication or a breakdown in communication often leads to conflict. When complaints arise, it is important that school policies in respect of conflict management are clearly understood by all in the school community. It is equally important that discussion takes place with regard to each person’s responsibility and the part they play in resolving conflict. Conflict is inevitable and being prepared facilitates better outcomes for all.
In Response to Member Queries - Exemption from the study of Irish
Around this time, many IPPN members are asked to grant Certificates of Exemption from the study of Irish. It is important to comply strictly with the provisions of Circular 54/2022 when making such a decision, despite pressure which some parents may try to exert. Exemptions should only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
This is a professional matter for the Principal, in discussion with the relevant teachers, parents and pupil. It goes to the heart of Teaching and Learning – the core responsibility of the Principal.
Health & Wellbeing Survey now OPEN
The final phase of the Irish Principal and Deputy Principal Health and Wellbeing survey opened to members from Monday, 11th March.
Participants who registered for the survey or completed the survey in the last 2 years should use this link: Link for those who participated in the survey before
All new participants should use this link: Link for those participating in the survey for the first time
Leadership+ Issue 131 - IPPN CEO Páiric Clerkin on Leading with Purpose
Our objective is to enhance leadership capacity, effectiveness and sustainability. IPPN research confirms that there is a reluctance among potential and emerging leaders to step into formal leadership roles. Whatever undermines this must be addressed so that school leaders can focus on leading teaching and learning - our core purpose. Key to progressing that work is to build support amongst stakeholders to action the key recommendations within the Sustainable Leadership report.
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Education Yearbook 2023 - ‘Children come to school with more than the bags on their back’
The quote ‘Children come to school with more than the bags on their back’ (Lynam, 2015) encapsulates the profound reality that pupils bring their life experiences, including grief, into the classroom. Grief remains a sensitive and often misunderstood topic in schools, creating additional hurdles for pupils. Educators play a vital role in creating a nurturing school environment that provides empathy and support through understanding and compassion, within appropriate boundaries.
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Allianz
While sport is a part of our national DNA, 1 in 5 children stop participating in sport at the transition from primary to secondary school.
As the largest insurer of schools in Ireland, insuring over 500,000 children, we want to play a part in stopping the drop in participation through our awareness campaign #StopTheDrop.
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Key Dates
Significant dates
March
- St Patrick’s Day – 17th
- World Poetry Day – 21st
- SET Review deadline – 22nd
- World Maths Day – 23rd
April
- BoM Decision on SNA Career Break - 1st
- Application for Summer Works Scheme - 5th
- Withdrawal of teacher/SNA leave - 12th
Updates
To be shared with your Board, staff and parent body as appropriate
- Children’s experiences of curriculum and assessment in primary school - NCCA/UCD Report
- NPC RSE Programme - Final session: 'Making the Big Talk many Small Talks' - 19th to 22nd March
