Ár nAmhrán / Our Anthem
- Published: 23 March 2023
Ireland’s membership of the European Union over the last 50 years has seen transformative change across our society. As part of the EU50 programme celebrating this milestone, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Education and the Royal Irish Academy of Music are collaborating on a new initiative: Ár nAmhrán / Our Anthem.
Hello, How Are You?
- Published: 23 March 2023
It is the final countdown to The Hello, How Are You? nationwide campaign to promote connection and engagement in open conversations about mental health. The campaign takes place in 7 days’ time on Thursday, 30 March. The campaign this year is inviting all schools to become involved, say Hello and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way.
The website has a wealth of ideas and lesson plans for schools and ideas for the whole school community to become involved. Mental Health Ireland's Development Officer, Aine Hurley, a former primary school teacher, has created a document with links to curriculum and free ideas for use in schools and in classrooms.
Leadership+ Issue 127 – April 2023 E-publication
- Published: 23 March 2023
Alongside the regular features such as the Editorial, the President’s Pen and the Legal Diary are the following articles:
- Health, safety & welfare -Another job for the school leader?
- Lessons in Kindness
- Building the team - Easier said than done but …essential!
- Reverse to move forward with mentoring
- Reflections: Looking at our Schools - from every angle
- A View from Across the Pond - Be the Balance
- The Launch of the Primary Curriculum Framework
- Empowering students to shape our schools and societies
- A tribute to Tony Cahill, Principal of Monaleen NS – RIP
- Overview of IPPN Deputy Principals Conference 2023
- Ciall Ceannaithe Summer Course
- IPPN Autumn County Meetings Schedule
- Are you planning to retire in 2023?
If you would like to contribute to a future issue, please see the submission guidelines and then email your proposed topic to editor@ippn.ie.
Summer Programme in Special Schools
- Published: 23 March 2023
The Department of Education has announced a time revision for the operation of the Summer Programme for 2023. The length of the day will be reduced from the full school day to 10.00am – 2.00pm. The introduction is part of the pilot for special schools only and does not apply to mainstream schools or special classes in mainstream schools.
A Summer Programme webinar took place yesterday evening (Wednesday, 22 November). It involved a panel discussion, providing information on the key features of the pilot programme, some vignettes from successful programmes and addressed some challenges.
Click here to view last night’s webinar
On Tuesday, 28 March at 7.00pm, an online panel discussion on the Summer Programme with four Principals of Special Schools will be facilitated. This webinar is aimed at those who are considering organising a Summer Programme, or considering working on a Summer Programme in a Special School. It will provide an overview of how the Summer Programme has run in individual schools, as well as looking at some of the challenges the schools have faced, the successes and practical tips that may help other schools considering running a Summer Programme.
