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The JMB (Joint Managerial Body) represents the interests of over 400 voluntary secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland.

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Today we say a fond farewell to our General Secretary, John Curtis. Congratulations on a successful career in education John. School leaders and your colleagues at JMB wish you good health, joy and contentment in the next chapter. May God bless you in your retirement.
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Join us in welcoming Mrs Deirdre Matthews as the new General Secretary of SSS. We look forward to working with her to deliver for our school leaders and boards of management. May you enjoy success and fulfillment in your new role, Deirdre.
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Míle buíochas do gach duine! To all staff, teaching and non-teaching, who have worked magnificently to keep our schools open in very difficult circumstances. #GRMA
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Welcome to an overview of the #GDPR for primary and post-primary schools in Ireland #DataProtection
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FAQ from SEC on the postponement of the #LeavingCert2020 :
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Joe Hayes reminds delegates at today’s JMB conference of the importance of ensuring our special needs students are accepted, integrated, acknowledged and respected members of our school communities. ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat #JMBedconf
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Best of luck to our newly appointed principals and deputy principals who are returning to their schools following three days of training provided by the JMB.
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The Secretariat of Secondary Schools extend our heartiest congratulations to Fr Paul Connell on his appointment as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. We wish him every blessing and good health as he undertakes this important ministry.
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Dr. Aiveen Mullally of Marino Institute of Education. Launch of JMB publication “Including students of other beliefs in Catholic Schools” @AiveenMullally @MarinoInstitute #jmb19
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Minister for Education Norma Foley is welcomed to the #JMBConference in Killarney by ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ President John Barry, John Curtis, General Secretary Deirdre Matthews and Vice President Ann Marie Brosnan ⁦ @Education_Ire @NormaFoleyTD1
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Thank you and well done to our newly appointed Deputy Principals who attended phase two of their ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ led training in Dublin today and yesterday. Best wishes to you all in your new role.
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What is Distributed Leadership in our Schools? Margaret O Donovan comments on the importance of recognizing the great spirit of Volunteerism in our schools in building capacity, in showing leadership and responding to the question “What would you like to do next year?” #jmb18
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Advice to 18 year olds from @mccoy_chanelle no matter what you do, the basics are hard-work, grit, determination in life, there is no app for this! Find a company that fits with your values, that embrace the younger generation, include them in decisions & solutions #jmb18
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Arlene Forster stresses the importance of Educare; ‘Edu ‘caring’ and Relationships as key elements in continuing the conversations and next steps in Senior Cycle Reform. #jmbconference
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JMB General Secretary, Mr John Curtis with the new Minister for Education, Ms Norma Foley T.D. @NormaFoleyTD1 @Education_Ire
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Thank you to school principals and chairpersons in Region 6 for their work in organising a wonderful AMCSS Conference in Killarney.
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Looking forward to welcoming delegates from schools throughout Ireland to the @JMB_Secretariat Education Conference @CrokePark tomorrow Friday. Conference will offer peer and specialist-delivered workshops on establishing and developing special classes in our schools. #JMBedconf
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We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to our 36th Annual Conference commencing tomorrow. We wish delegates and guests safe travel to Killarney.
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Thank you to everyone who organised, presented, attended or contributed in any way to the success of our annual education conference. Special word of thanks to our speakers. the ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ admin team and the staff ⁦ @CrokePark ⁩ . #jmbedconf
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Best wishes to our newly appointed school leaders who joined the ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ Newly Appointed Principals and Deputy Principals’ Professional Learning Programme this week. #education #leadership @OideTechinEd
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Dr. Fiona McCaffrey and Mr Billy Redmond presenting a workshop on special class pedagogy at the JMB Education Conference #jmbedconf
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Article by John Curtis - General Secretary of the Joint Managerial Body (JMB): What lies ahead will not be without challenge... #LeavingCert #LeavingCert2020 #EducationintheTimeofCOVID
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Schools will do everything possible to support exam students
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JMB is most grateful to all our participants and presenters at today’s Education Conference. Let the conversations begin! #seniorcycle #highereducation #education #leavingcert #leavingcertificate #jmbedconf @NormaFoleyTD1 @Education_Ire @SimonHarrisTD @DeptofFHed @StratfordDublin
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Fr Paul Connell President #jmb18 pays tribute “to all the teachers in our schools whose daily commitment both curricular and extra-curricular to our pupils is second to none, we are very lucky in this country to have such dedicated professionals” @TeachingCouncil
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Wishing all members of boards of management, principals, deputy principals and the wider school communities a very happy, holy and peaceful Christmas. Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh!
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We hope you all had a great day at this years JMB Education Conference. Safe home to all. #jmbedconf
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A very special beginning to our Conference as our students lead us in reflection. #jmbconference @ceist1 @lecheiletrust1 @ERSTIRELAND @ire_edu @accsirl @ETBIreland
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Mr John Kearney, CEO, NCSE, reminds delegates attending the JMB Education Conference that all students matter and matter equally in our schools. ⁦ @ncseirl ⁩ ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat #jmbedconf
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Official launch of the ESRI report “Embracing Diversity In all its Forms: the Voluntary Secondary Sector in Irish Education” with Ann Marie Brosnan, Catherine Moynihan, John Barry, Professor Selina McCoy, Michael Redmond and Deirdre Matthews. #JMBConference #ESRIpublications
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Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh! Our offices will close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 31st March and will re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 6th April 2021. We wish all members of boards of management, principals, deputy principals and members of our school communities a very happy Easter.
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Best wishes to our recently appointed school leaders currently attending ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ training for newly appointed principals and deputy principals.
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The JMB / AMCSS extends our prayers and deepest sympathies to the families, friends, classmates and teachers of the bereaved in @LargyOfficial . Go raibh Dia libh go léir. At dheis Dé go raibh Dlava agus Keia.
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Exciting day ahead for The JMB Education Conference @CrokePark #jmbedconf
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Keynote speaker Dr. Johanna Fitzgerald speaking on ‘Inclusion and Special Education’ #jmbedconf #education #inclusion
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Independent: 'Schools and buses are not designed for social distancing'
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Zarah Doyle and Adam Harris from @AsIAmIreland speak about engaging parents and building authentic relationships for our special needs students in schools. #jmbedconf @JMB_Secretariat
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Well done to delegates who enjoyed a walk on the Tomies Woodland Loop at Annual Conference.
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Congratulations to all students receiving Junior Certificate results today. Well done to our school leaders, teachers, SNAs and ancillary teams who have supported these wonderful young people during the past three years.
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Our School Buildings Advisory Team #jmbconference
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We are delighted to welcome delegates and guests to our 36th Annual Conference which takes place in Killarney this week. During our conference we will engage with the theme “Rediscovering Purpose, Value and Faith in our schools”. #jmbconference
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‘Catholic schools have something special to tell us and to teach us’ Dr. Gareth Byrne #jmbconference
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In this of all years, we would like to congratulate the #LeavingCert students who received their results today. We compliment all of the students on their resilience and the manner in which they coped with the extraordinary set of circumstances...
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John Curtis in Gen Sec report welcomes the reform of pedagogy that puts the pupil front and centre in Junior Cycle we commit to proceed in a manner that accentuates the positives, acknowledges change and new realities as we move forward #jmb18
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Members of the Organising Committee preparing to welcome delegates and guests to Conference 2024. #JMBConference
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Intention that by March 2019 a report will be prepared by @NCCAie that will issue for public consultation on Senior Cycle Review #jmb18 What kind of world is ahead for an infant who started school in 2017, who will do JC in 2025 and Senior Cycle 2028?
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Looking forward to engaging and stimulating conversation around senior cycle at today’s JMB Education Conference #jmbedconf @Education_Ire @NCCAie @CrokePark #seniorcycle #education
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Professor Selina McCoy notes that, according to the findings, the ethos valued by students includes community building, extracurricular engagement, balancing academic and personal development and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
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Read RTE's Education Correspondent Emma O'Kelly's article on the ESRI research "Embracing Diversity in all its Forms": The Voluntary Sector in Irish Education. @emma_okelly @ESRIDublin @rtenews @JMB_Secretariat
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John Barry (President) declares Conference 2024 officially open! #JMBConference
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John Curtis identifies this long list of Initiative Overload in 1 year, calling for the pace of change to be measured, to set time scales that are that allow time to digest and engage with implementation. #jmb18 This pace is not sustainable!
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Narrative approaches to contemplation and meditation are introduced to workshop participants by Dr. Cora O’Farrell, Director of the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education in Dublin City University. @DCU #JMBConference
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AMCSS/JMB would like to thank all of the school leaders who attended our on-line Conference today and for the dedication displayed by all in attending to the needs of our students in this most challenging of years #jmb2021
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Joint Statement from the Post Primary Management Bodies – Regarding the SET (Special Education Teacher) Allocation Model @JMB_Secretariat @ETBIreland @accsirl @Education_Ire @ncseirl @NCCAie
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Thank you to everyone who attended this morning’s ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ Board of Management training in Stillorgan. Excellent engagement and contribution from all attendees.
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NCCA and JMB discuss the purposes of Senior Cycle and the pathways students could follow in a renewed Leaving Certificate programme @NCCAie @MountStMichael1 @barryslattery @StratfordDublin #seniorcycle #juniorcycle #jmbedconf
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Looking forward to seeing you all at the 2019 JMB Education Conference in Croke Park tomorrow. #jmbedconf #inclusion #intervention #Innovation
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JMB Education Conference sees State Exams Commission and Department discuss the challenges of expanding LC assessment methodologies @Education_Ire #leavingcert #leavingcertificate #jmbedconf @ourladystm
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Congrats to Ferdia Kelly on his appointment of CEO of CSP, we wish Fr. Michael Drumm all the best in his new role from all in the JMB
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Delighted to meet newly appointed principals and deputy principals at our training event this week.
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Launching the research, Deirdre Matthews welcomed the report stating “the research provides valuable insights that will guide strategic decisions and new initiatives moving forward”. She invited attendees to explore the full report. #JMBConference @ESRIDublin
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Opening Keynote Speaker Professor Graham HC Donaldson reminds delegates at the #JMBConference that “Young people are tomorrow’s leaders” #curriculum #howstudentslearn #education
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Welcoming delegates and guests for two wonderful days of sharing, celebration and debate at AMCSS/JMB Annual Conference 2022 in Killarney #jmbconference
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Joan McDonald and Suzanne McCanney outline specialist support available to assist in the opening and development of special classes in schools at their workshop during the JMB Education Conference ⁦ @CrokePark today. ⁩ #jmbedconf @JMB_Secretariat
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This view never disappoints! @TheEuropeHotel #JMB17
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In the final keynote address at #JMBConference 2024 Dr Michael Redmond sets out the Implications for Policy and Practice that arise from the @ESRIDublin research. #ESRIpublications
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In conversation with JMB, Minister Simon Harris TD his Department’s plans for broadening access routes to higher education @SimonHarrisTD @DeptofFHed @DrMickRedmond #highereducation #jmbedconf
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JMB Principals brainstorming Senior Cycle review at Emmet House today @NCCAie @LearningHouse2
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Welcoming Dr Gareth Byrne as our Keynote Speaker
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The theme for our Annual Conference starting 2nd May is “Catholic Schools- A meeting of Families”. Region 7 are looking forward to welcoming delegates, exhibitors, guests to a large gathering in Galway #jmb18
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Independent:Teachers and lecturers being offered free online course to help them teach students during coronavirus crisis
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Christine West Assistant General Secretary JMB opens the 2023 ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat ⁩ Education Law Day in conjunction with Mason Hayes and Curran ⁦ @MHCLawyers
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Gerry McGuill, CEO Ceist, Marie-Thérèse Kilmartin CEO Le Chéile and John Barry President JMB /AMCSS with Minister for Education Norma Foley at the #JMBConference @ceist1 ⁩ ⁦ @lecheiletrust1 ⁩ ⁦ @NormaFoleyTD1 ⁩ ⁦ @Education_Ire ⁩ ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat
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The JMB's Education Conference includes workshops, and panel discussion from Joe Hayes, Outgoing Chairperson, NCSE, John Kearney, CEO, NCSE, and, Dr Johanna Fitzgerald, Head of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education, Mary Immaculate College. #JMBedconf
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Special guest welcomed to #jmbconference by @JMB_Secretariat General Secretary Deirdre Matthews. #LouthforSam
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Dr Aiveen Mullally and Colm Keher present research in their workshop on Trustee Support for Principals as Leaders in our Schools. #JMBConference
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It’s Conference Time! School leaders will gather in Killarney this week to participate in the AMCSS/JMB 37th Annual Conference, celebrating vibrant diversity in the Voluntary Secondary Sector. ⁦ @JMB_Secretariat #JMBConference
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Today is the day!! We are looking forward to welcoming Delegates, Guests and Exhibitors to the JMB/AMCSS 32nd Annual Conference in Killarney. Enjoy and safe travels. #jmb19
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Fr Paul Connell wishes every success to our incoming President Deirdre Matthews from @stvdundalk and Vice President Patricia Higgins #jmb18
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JMB advisors working with school leaders in Liffey Valley today.
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In his opening address, the General Secretary acknowledges the complexity of engagement and the sheer hard work that is undertaken by school Principals and BOMs in our schools. #jmb19 #generalsecretary
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