E-scéal 216 - Floods, Strikes & Other Natural Disasters
- Published: 20 November 2009
Strike
Children, parents, teachers and Principals will be in unfamiliar territory this Tuesday as most people cannot remember the details of the last strike. This strike is taking place against the background of wide spread job losses, pay decreases, rising taxes, negative equity and growing public anxiety. Aside from the reasons for this strike, its merit as a tactic and the consequences to follow, it is a stressful time for Principals who are members of the BoM and at the same time members of a trade union with conflicting rights and obligations. Add to that, Principals depend heavily on the support and goodwill of parents. As one Principal today, ‘I feel like I am in the eye of the storm’.
E-scéal 215 - A Survey of the Health and Wellbeing of Principals in 2009
- Published: 11 November 2009
There is growing concern about the health and wellbeing of Principals, not only in Ireland, but internationally also. While there is much anecdotal evidence indicating that Principals' health is being negatively affected due to the challenging nature of their role, reliable data is now required if the issue is to be seriously addressed.
E-scéal 214 - Revised Procedures for Suspension and Dismissal of Principals/Teachers
- Published: 13 October 2009
You may be aware that the DES has recently published Circular 60/2009 outlining "Revised Procedures for Suspension and Dismissal of Principals and Teachers". This circular will have profound implications for Principals and Boards of Management.
E-scéal 213 - IPPN - Various
- Published: 12 October 2009
Membership Renewal
All Membership Renewal forms for the school year 2009/2010 that have been received by the Support Office have now been processed. A receipt of payment has been forwarded to the email address that you provided. If you are one of the small number of Principals that have forgotten to renew by October 5th deadline, regrettably access to IPPN services will cease. If you wish to avail of Leadership+, Principal Advice, website resources, e-scéal, conference 2010 etc for the year ahead, please renew your membership as soon as possible.
E-scéal 212 - County Network AGMs and supports available
- Published: 24 September 2009
Principal's Information Management System (PIMS) Desk Diary
The PIMS inserts can now be downloaded and printed from the IPPN website. Please re-use your existing folder.
Click here to download PIMS 2009/2010
County Network AGMs
A County Network AGM will be held at a venue near you. Please feel free to attend a neighbouring county's venue if it suits you better. For a full schedule of venues, dates & times please go to the Events section at http://www.ippn.ie/ or click here to access it now.
