Mid Week update

Written on 03/13/2025

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Rachel and I, reaffirm our commitment to deliver for NAPD members and reiterate that this is our primary driving force. We apologise in advance for sending out another survey, however this one is really important to ensure we continue to meet your needs as NAPD members.

NAPD Strategy Statement 2022-2027, https://www.napd.ie/strategy-2022-2027,is at the half way point. In order for Rachel and myself along with the National Executive Committee to review progress and potentially adjust targets, we would really appreciate your input and views.

The revised Mission Statement in the new Strategy in 2022 is:

NAPD is committed to the development of sustainable school leadership that is based upon philosophical and moral principles as well as professional skills and knowledge. To unite school leaders and provide a strong voice for Principals and Deputy Principals on issues of common concern, Empowering, Supporting, Representing, School Leaders.

The survey has 24 questions in 4 sections, 1. Profiling school leadership, 2. NAPD services to members and operations, 3. Sustainable leadership and 4.Availability of science labs.

The link for then survey is below:

https://forms.office.com/e/iDerznqRAe

Please do take the time to complete this survey as your views are vitally important to us. All data collected here is anonymous and will be used for the purpose of informing the NAPD National Executive Committee as part of their review of the Statement of Strategy 2022-2027 and in the formulation of NAPD policy, positions and views to ensure the NAPD voice continues to be strategically aligned to the views of the membership.

Ar aghaidh le cheile

Paul Crone

Department of Education:

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/51259-briefing-for-ministers-2025/

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/8d18b-schoolbooks-scheme-in-post-primary-schools/

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/fe39d-minister-mcentee-welcomes-new-professional-doctorate-programme-in-educational-psychology-developed-by-maynooth-university/

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/f0f33-minister-mcentee-opens-application-process-for-new-climate-action-summer-works-scheme/

NCCA:

https://ncca.ie/en/updates-and-events/latest-news/2025/march/lc-english-text-list-committee/

Have your say!

https://ncca.ie/en/updates-and-events/consultations/

SEC:

https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=ex&sc=e25

Late RACE applications - Closing April 5^th 2025

https://www.examinations.ie/docs/schoolscirculars/EN-1013-8501520.pdf

NCSE:

https://ncse.ie/for-school-leaders

HSA:

https://www.hsa.ie/eng/education/safety_and_health_initiatives_in_education/post_primary_/

https://www.hsa.ie/eng/education/managing_safety_and_health_in_schools/post-primary_guidelines_-_part_c_-_risk_assessment_templates/

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SNA Schedule & Wellness Handbook

The 2nd edition of the SNA Support & Inspire Schedule & Wellness Handbook for the2025-2026 school year is now available.

Last year, 62 schools purchased the handbook, and it has received great feedback on how it helps SNAs stay organised while prioritising their well-being. The new edition continues to offer:

✅ School Year Schedule – Monthly overview and reflection pages from August to June
✅ Templates& Record Sheets – Including state exam diary logs, medical logs (e.g.,seizure and epilepsy incident tracking), and other essential documentation
✅ Wellness& Self-Care Section – Strategies to promote resilience and well-being
✅ Resources Section – Useful links and key Department of Education circulars relevant to SNAs

The handbook is priced at €21.95 per copy, there is an invoice system inplace for easy ordering. Additionally, some ETB's have been set up as a supplier, allowing for streamlined future purchases.

CONTACT: -

Oneesa McWeeney - 0879616507 or email info@snasupportandinspire.ie

SNA Support & Inspire
www.snasupportandinspire.ie

Survey of principals for the ‘Strategic Workforce Planning for Teachers’ project

We have extended the deadline for the teacher and school principal surveys until the end of this Wednesday, March 12th.

We would greatly appreciate your support in sending the survey to your teachers also.

School principal survey: https://forms.office.com/e/UwjJarUaVn

Teacher survey: https://forms.office.com/e/g6wxGaDyBJ

Thank you in advance.

Kind Regards,

UNESCO Team

Senior School Leaders

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