Notes on Region 5 meeting - March 10th in Langton's Kilkenny

A big thank you to those who attended our Region 5 meeting yesterday. 

Dr. Aidan Mulqueen, Vice President of Maynooth University, gave us valuable insight into  reforms taking place across all 7 Universities in Ireland.

Dr. Mulqueen also told us of the rationale behind the change of the Leaving Cert. points system and its impact on entry requirements moving forward. The group heard about the factors that impact entry requirements and about further possible reforms yet to be confirmed.

Chairperson R5, Rachel O' Connor & Dr. Aidan Mulqeen, Maynooth University.

Our 2nd Guest Speaker was Feidhlim O Seasain from the SuperGeneration Company who gave a presentation on the new Resource for Senior Students entitled 'Ways to Well-Being' . This was followed by Q&A mostly concerning the Well Being of our Young People.

Shay Bannon from the Welfare Committee urged members to have a look at the NAPD website which has great resources. 12 new templates/guidelines have been added, and work is ongoing on topics including;

• Cyber bullying of Staff
• Homework Policy
• Out of School Policy
• Job Sharing Policy

Dates for your Diary!!!!

Our next meeting is May 12th in Waterford (Venue TBD)

Our Summer overnight will take place in Wexford on the 17th/18th June- details to follow!

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To: NAPD L4L Advisory Group AND Ps and DPs involved with Mike Hughes & Graham Powell Learning & Teaching Workshop

Hello all

I would like to invite you to attend this workshop, a collaboration between NAPD and the National Parents' Council - which has 2 purposes:

(1) Provide an opportunity for parents to experience what modern learning looks like in practice

(2) Explore with parents the key role they can play as advocates for education reform

Full details are below.  There is no fee payable.  Since it will take place on the first Saturday after schools return after Easter, we need to know no later than next Wednesday, 16 March, if you are interested.

Principals, Deputies and up to 2 parents per school are welcome.

Please let me know if you require further information.

Chapters 6 and 7 in Claxton's recent "Educating Ruby" - a short and very easy read - are well worth thinking about in advance.

Best wishes

Barry