E-Scéal 138: Mobile+ Offer now available to Deputy Principals
- Published: 20 December 2007
Hundreds of Principals are currently enjoying the many advantages of :
1: Mobile+ generates a saving of at least 25% a month when compared to the *best value competitor offers on the market
2: Mobile+ offers shorter peak time hours 9am-4pm versus 8am-6pm on competitor networks leading to an even lower cost as fewer hours are rated at higher peak rates.
3: Mobile+ offers a fixed monthly rental of €8.47 compared to €29 for the nearest competitor. This will save you more money in months where your usage might be low.
4. Mobile+ includes a free handset (choice of Nokia 6230i and Nokia 7390 in pink).
5. Mobile+ allows you to keep your existing number if desired.
Chart based on the following assumptions reflecting an average user profile:
Average no of voice mins p/m: 248 minutes & Average no of texts p/m: 174 texts. This IPPN / O2 offer is open to Deputy Principals in schools where the Principal is availing of the tariff. Alternatively you can both subscribe together. The tariff is facilitated by 3G so for queries or to subscribe contact the 3G service team on 1890 401 501 or call into any of the 23 nationwide 3G stores quoting IPPN and the Mobile+ tariff.
To subscribe you will need to fill in the Customer Application Form (highlighted fields only) CLICK HERE and provide a copy of the ID required listed on the attached form to any of the 23 nationwide 3G stores. Is mise le meas
Seán Cottrell
* Offer available to Deputy Principals until the end of January 2008
**1) Meteor Talk 300: Free weekend calls to any network
**2) Vodafone Perfect Choice 200: Free Vodafone to Vodafone Weekend Calls
**3) Three Talk 200 Anytime: no offer
E-Scéal 137: Professional Advice re Water Charges
- Published: 18 December 2007
In response to queries and requests for clarification from Principals, IPPN is issuing the following advice in relation to water charges:
Background
IPPN research shows that capitation grants do not adequately cover the basic running costs of schools, leaving up to a 50% shortfall
Metered water charges have been recently introduced to many schools
The amount charged for water is disproportionate to the cost of other utilities and to the DES capitation grant
The level of these charges does not appear to be consistent between schools of similar size between and within local authorities:
IPPN recommends that Principals advise their Board of Management to:
- Write to their local authority and formally defer payment of water charges, pending clarification from the DES and Department of the Environment
- Make clear that your school's deferral of payment must not result in additional interest or charges being imposed
- Write to the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, TD and the Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, TD stating that your school cannot pay for water charges from existing funding. Request that the issue of water charges is resolved at a national level between both Departments. Cite the example of Broadband provision to schools on a 'no cost' basis. This initiative resulted from inter-Departmental arrangements between the DES and the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.
- Suggest that the BoM and Parents' Association also write to local political representatives seeking their support for an urgent increase in the Capitation Grant to primary schools on an equal basis to second-level schools.
Related Points
In acknowledging the goodwill of parents who financially support their schools through voluntary contributions and other fundraising activities, IPPN believes that such fundraising should only be for non-essential "extras" which enhance the teaching and learning experience for children.
Parents should not be expected to make up for the shortfall in capitation grants.
Is sinne le meas
Larry Fleming, Seán Cottrell & Virginia O'Mahony
E-Scéal 136: IPPN Conference 2008
- Published: 11 December 2007
Conference preparations are well underway. In response to feedback from last year's attendees there will be a number of changes to this year's conference format. Please note the following:
1.IPPN has secured two days (Thursday & Friday) sub cover for Teaching Principals. No sub cover is available to Administrative Principals.
2. Conference 2008 dates are Thursday - January 31st, Friday - February 1st and Saturday - February 2nd.
3. Draft Timetable:
Thursday January 31st
9am Conference Registration
10am Exhibition Viewing
1pm Conference Opens
6pm President's Reception
Friday, February 1st
9am Conference Recommences
8pm Gala Dinner
Saturday, February 2nd
9.30 Conference Recommences
12.30 Conference Ends
4. Accommodation
Accommodation is available through the Gleneagle Central Reservations office on 064 71550 at the following Rates:
Brehon Hotel Booked Out
Gleneagle Hotel
Double Occupancy - €50 per Room per night
Single Occupancy - €119 per Room per night
Riverside Apartments (sleeps 1 - 4) €220.00 per night (breakfast at Gleneagle Hotel
5. Conference Application Forms were issued to all schools in late November. The form can also be downloaded by clicking here.
To date over 600 Principals applications have been received at the IPPN Support Office. Note that, due to capacity constraints, workshop places are limited. Those applying after the 7th December are not guaranteed workshop attendance.
E-Scéal 135: Conference 2008 - Application Forms
- Published: 28 November 2007
Conference 2008 will be held at the Irish National Events Centre (INEC), Killarney, Co. Kerry from Thursday 31st January to Saturday 2nd February 2008. The theme of this year's conference is Primary Schools - A Time for Fresh Thinking.
We have an excellent line-up of speakers including:
- President Mary McAleese
- Professor Tom Collins
- Mary Hanafin, TD, Minister for Education & Science
- David Ruddy, BL
- Caoimhe Máirtín
In addition there will be nine different workshops, each offered on 3 occasions.
We are looking forward to welcoming more Teaching Principals this year, as we have secured 2 days substitute cover from the DES for Teaching Principals to attend the Conference.
You may now apply for Conference by downloading the application form from the IPPN website by clicking on the link below. Hardcopy application forms will be sent to all Principals early next week. Please note that Conference bookings are accepted from 07/08 IPPN members only and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Accommodation can be reserved through Gleneagle Hotel Central Reservations 064 71550.
Conference 2008 Application Form
Is sinne le meas,
Larry Fleming | Seán Cottrell
President | DirectorE-Scéal 134: Conference 2008 - Conference Brochure Inputs
- Published: 27 November 2007
Dear member,
We are currently preparing the Conference 2008 brochure which will be given to all Principals attending the event in Killarney. This year we are planning to include examples of children's creative writing in the brochure and we are looking for your help.
The suggestion is that you invite children in the middle to senior classes of your school to write a short, humorous piece based on one of the following titles:
- Our Principal
- What our Principal does
- What all the Principals do when they go to their Conference
- I want to be a Principal because...
Please note that this is not a competition and we are giving maximum freedom for the subject matter. We hope that the children's writing will offer a very different and humorous insight into the role of Principal. We will leave it entirely up to yourself and your teachers to decide which pieces are to be submitted from your school.
We look forward to receiving a few samples of your children's writing (with child's names, class and school name on each piece) no later than Friday 7th December 2007 to 'IPPN Support Office', Glounthaune, Co. Cork or by email to project@ippn.ie.
Naturally if we have a significant number of contributions, only a few can be selected by the Conference Committee for this publication. Others may be used in future editions of Leadership+.
Le meas,
Virginia O'Mahony Assistant Director
