E-scéal 249 - First Videos from Principals' Conference?

Principals’ Conference 2011
The reaction to Conference 2011 has been amazing.  In particular, the inputs by Andy Hargreaves and Pasi Sahlberg from Finland have been described as ‘brilliant’, ‘inspiring’, ‘passionate’, yet 'simple'.  If you haven’t seen them in action, set aside an hour and sit back and enjoy words of wisdom from two leading education experts.

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E-scéal 248 - Positivity - Share Some Happiness

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, a number of Principals posted on Networking@ippn.ie that their schools had engaged in a ‘Positivity Week/Day’.  The purpose of this focus on positivity, was to provide some balance to the pervasive news of economic gloom, bad weather and media coverage of international disasters, gang violence etc.  The reaction within their school communities was amazing, and all of them reported that they found the exercise to be very rewarding and enriching.  In particular, it was noted that the exercise had a very positive impact on staff and student morale and wellbeing.

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E-scéal 247 - Conference Countdown, Grant Information & Resources

IPPN Annual Principals’ Conference – 30 Places Remaining
There are just 15 days left to Conference 2011, with only 30 places remaining.  Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on receipt of payment.  To avoid disappointment, submit your application on-line today.

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E-scéal 246 - Welcome Back, Swine Flu Resources, Leadership+

Welcome Back
2010 will be remembered forever for the freeze up which brought the country to a halt.  Hopefully, 2011 will be kinder to us.  This is our first e-scéal of the New Year and we hope you find it useful. 

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E-scéal 245 - Nollag Shona Ó IPPN

Ar son Líonra Phríomhoidí Bunscoile Éireann, gabhaimid Beannachtaí na Féile ort um Nollag.

As a particularly challenging term comes to an end, we would like to acknowledge the positive leadership you have given within your school community.  Such leadership is very valuable, and Principals have earned the respect of many for their professional generosity and their positivity.

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