#NAPD
represents Principals and Deputy Principals at post-primary level in the Republic of Ireland. 2024 Membership now open - contact info
@napd
.ie
#leadership
Today we welcome Rachel O' Connor to head office on her first official day as Deputy Director of NAPD! Every best wish and welcome to the team Rachel! Ar aghaidh le chéile!
NAPD is calling on
@Education_Ire
and
@NormaFoleyTD1
“to take these findings on board, so that we can collectively find a way to alleviate this immense stress and workload”.
NAPD would like to extend its' deepest sympathies to the families, friends and school community of Largy College on the tragic passing of Kiea and Dlava, may their gentle souls rest in peace.
#NAPD23
Re-Imagining Leadership!!!! Welcome to Galway 2023! Safe travels to all of the School Leaders & Guests that will join us over the next few days! Ar Aghaidh le Chéile!! 🌻
NAPD Acknowledges the great work of school leaders and staffs preparing our schools to reopen this week and next. Thank you. No doubt issues will emerge but if we work together and look out for one another we can make it happen. Positive and forward looking. Ar aghaidh le chéile!
Important to acknowledge the Trojan work undertaken by members and school staff to enable the State Exams take place over Easter.
#Thanks
and good luck to our 6th years and to the staff involved, keep safe and mind yourselves. Go n-eirí libh go léir. Ar aghaidh le chéile
Best wishes to all beginning
#Leaving
Cert tomorrow. Believe in your ability, avoid the points “rat race”. Remember you’re much more than your exam results and there are many pathway to your chosen career. Look out for one another and know the school is there to support you.
As the incredibly sad story unfolds, NAPD would like to express its' sincerest condolences to the families, schools and communities in Clonmel affected by yesterdays crash. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha 🌻
1,000,000 students 4,000 schools & 50 cases, none contracted in school. Tnx to school leaders & all who enabled the safe reopening of schools. Please upload school contact details to PPod. Swift communication will slow the spread and enable quick HSE testing and contact tracing.
NAPD extends its sincerest condolences to the whole school community of Presentation College Headford, and to the families involved, on the tragic passing of Kirsty Bohan and Lukas Joyce, may they rest in peace
NAPD expresses our sincerest sympathy to the family of Niamh Bhreathnach former Minister for Education, 1992-1997, whose death was announced today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Warm regards and heartfelt thanks to parents, students, ancillary staff, teachers and school leaders as we reach the formal end of term. It’s been hard, sometimes frustrating, mostly anxious but we’ve come through it. Best wishes to the class of 2020. You’ll do well. Stay safe!
NAPD expresses it sincere condolences at the tragic passing of Andrew and Max of St Michael's College in Dublin. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and school communities at this incredibly difficult time.
Great to hear Paul Reid HSE praise principals and staff on
#Morning
Ireland for all their work reopening schools. Heed advice to protect one another over the next while. Remember, if it is to be it’s up to me.
The logistical queen behind the scenes! Huge thanks to Michelle O Hanlon from
@NAPD_IE
head office for all that you have in organising our 2022 Conference!! You are
#mn
ásome
At his last NAPD Executive meeting as Deputy Director
@paulcrone_napd
paid tribute and gave warm thanks to
@PaulByrne_NAPD
for his loyal service to NAPD and its' members, we wish Paul every success for a healthy & happy future! Ar aghaidh le chéile
Urgent need to balance leadership and management. There is no one leadership style. Distributed leadership revolves around interactions rather than actions. Courage and empowerment is at the heart of good leadership. Don’t be afraid to fail. We learn from our mistakes.
The founding principals of the Community School were educational trailblazers and Frank Murray was no exception in St Mark’s. He made a great contribution to ACCS and will be missed. Sympathy to family, friends and colleagues. Suaimhneas síoraí dó.
Happy World Teacher's Day!!! A massive
#GRMA
to ALL school staff who show up each day to teach, inspire and care for over 1 million students & pupils every day!!!
#gratitude
@Education_Ire
Go raibh mìle mìle maith agaibh!!
The last Leaving Cert exam finished a short while ago. Best of luck to 6th years in their future life. You’ve certainly experienced adversity but shown a resilience to come through. Thanks to everyone who supported you on your journey and warm regards to school leader colleagues
As schools get busier and busier, please make sure that you keep your
#selfcare
no. 1... if we don't mind ourselves, we couldn't possibly mind those around us... we have a Confidential Support Service for members, full details on
#edchatie
@SpectrumLife
The additional supports are welcome and the road ahead is a bit clearer this evening. Thanks to the partners and to the DES officials for getting us to this point. There will undoubtedly be bumps ahead but with collaboration and an “ar aghaidh le chéile “ attitude we can do it
#NAPD21
Great to see almost 600 participants in attendance at Annual Conference this morning. Great to see so many school leaders engaging in professional development. Ar aghaidh le chéile.
#ColmRIP
We are very lucky as a society to have brave men like Colm to protect us. We should never take their bravery and service to us for granted. Grant peace to his family and colleagues. He made a difference. Let his sacrifice not be in vain. Ar dheis Dé go raibh Sé anois.
"Our Best, Always".... what a wonderful school motto!!! It's all we can do, is our best! Our Deputy Director
@ROConnor42
had a morning chat with
@BillyRyanWex
@PresWex
about teacher supply, buildings, wellbeing, thank you for your warm welcome and tour of your thriving school!
"Oh what a night!" we are thrilled and honoured to have won not one but TWO awards last at the Irish Institute & Association Awards! Best Event for our National Conference and Overall Excellence Award.. NAPD is a
#Team
effort supporting our
#members
as best we can!
@Education_Ire
#GRMA
Looking forward to joining in our celebration tomorrow to recognise the amazing efforts of our school students, staff and communities to keep our schools open. Your resilience and dedication is appreciated. Beir Beannacht ‘s go raibh maith agaibh go léir🇮🇪🙏👍🏻
To all School Leaders, Nollaig Shona dhaoibh go léir...bain sult as an mbriseadh tearma, tabhair aire daoibh féin. Please use this time to restore, regroup and re-energise.
We hope that school leaders get to take time for themselves and their families this mid term break... shut down the laptop, lock the school doors, put away the bunch of keys!! NAPD are available at all times over midterm should you need support
#rest
#Recover
#midterm
Rachel O' Connor, President 2021/22, "Our core belief it that school leadership is at the centre of all that is positive and successful in Irish education and our vision is to connect and unite the voice of Principals and Deputy Principals"
#NAPD25
#LeadershipMatters
Congratulations to
@PaulByrne_NAPD
who replaces Luca
@SchoolHeadsESHA
secretariat, every best wish in your new role, many thanks to Luca for your many years of service to European School Leaders.
"face-to-face time with pupils is reduced and their ability to respond to educational challenges is hampered due to the amount of time spent on admin work due to a demanding new quality framework"
Our first attendees to
#NAPD23
have checked in and all set for Yoga class today!!!!
#wellbeing
#selfcare
This year we have provided yoga, walking tours and golf for attendees! Thanks Mary & Lisa for the photo!!
School Leaders need Expert Administrative Support to support them in their roles... Procurement, Building Projects, Health & Safety, School Meals, ICT structures, Plant Mgt, HR...etc..etc..
@Education_Ire
The Chief Inspector’s Report 2016-2020(DE, 2022a)“the extent of the burden of the principal’s role”continues to be a matter of grave concern“despite the investing in restoring middle l'ship posts & the increased powers to delegate roles and responsibilities across middle leaders”
Yay! NAPD has been shortlisted as finalists in the "Association and Institutes Awards 2024" in 2 categories: 1 - Best Event (Annual Conference) & 2. Member Engagement! Winners announced in May - we are thrilled that our service to our members has been recognised!
#membersupport
Míle buíochas to all school leaders and their staffs for their work over the last few weeks to get our
#schools
reopened safely. It will be great to have our students and staff back. Go n-éirí go geal libh go léir sna laethanta atá romhainn. Ar aghaidh le chéile!
#Stay
safe
Our sincerest condolences to family, friends & colleagues on the very sad passing of our dearest friend Seán Crowley, he was such a valued member of NAPD,he worked tirelessly as an Executive member, as a Regional Ambassador for Region 7 & NAPDR. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.
We have arrived to find Colette and her team from
@Colette_CCL
Conference Connections....
@TheGalmont
for
#napd22
conference Striving for Sustainability, our schools, our leaders, our future ...looking forward to meeting and greeting members tomorrow!
@Education_Ire
What a lovely occasion at Collins Barracks today as we reconvened our 1st National Executive from 1998 and our current National Executive ... Ní neart cur le chéile
#NAPD25
@Education_Ire
Our 2023 NAPD Conference is not to be missed - Register now via - over the next couple of weeks we will share details of our Keynotes and workshops with you! Book Now - places are filling up VERY fast!
Massive thank you to The Galmont Hotel and all its' staff for their hospitality, smiles and professionalism...their ability to turn a conference room into a gala dinner banquet room for over 700 guests in a couple of hours is remarkable!!! Thank you!
@TheGalmont
Clive Byrne, President 2005/6, Director 2008- 2021, gives an overview of the work of NAPD in its' holistic approach to curricular reform
#NAPD25
Clive speaks to the incredibly wide range of initiatives NAPD is involved in.
@CollegeAware
@tfmf1848
@artscouncil_ie
@NAPD_CE
Thanks to everyone who made the NAPD Conference such a success. Lots of new ideas and insights. Keep safe and well over the next few days. Ar aghaidh le chéile!!
Well done to each and every school who is taking part in
@BeLonG_To
#StandUp21
week in their schools. A show of solidarity, inclusion and respect for all of our young people.
Great insight into School Culture by
@patriciamannixm
...School Leaders set the tone in our schools but are ultimately not solely responsible for it....
NAPD is delighted to announce
@Mairenib
&
@MaryKeaneNAPD
as our new Mentor Leaders. Training will start next week for our new 22 Deputy Principal Mentors!!! If you are a newly appointed P or DP be sure to contact us in head office or email mentoring
@napd
.ie
NAPD is celebrating 25 years! We will share snippets of musings and memories from previous Presidents over the next while!1st up is former Director & President
@Clive_Byrne11
(2005/6) Clive was also President of
@SchoolHeadsESHA
,on councils of
@NCCAie
&
@ICPConnect
#GRMA
Clive!
As a Leader, Are you a Builder or a Breaker!?!? Great reflective article from
@drzacharywalker
in our latest edition of Leader...if you are a PP School Leader and didn't receive a copy, email Head Office info
@napd
.ie
Minister Foley addresses
#NAPD23
today in Galway.. she assures school leaders of the 23/24 ICT Grant, Admin support for roll out of School Books, discusses Senior Cycle Reform, SEN, and other pertinent topics in Education
@Education_Ire
Midterm break...School Leaders may you enjoy many an uninterrupted coffee over the next few days!! Registration for our Symposium on March 1st is now open! Senior Cycle Reform-Carpe Diem
#selfcare
Congrats to post primary teachers who have navigated another diffcult school year, school leaders enjoy the long weekend as you prepare to navigate June, the exams and all that it brings to your door..
#selfcare
Our President Shane Foley addresses
#NAPD23
Conference , Re-Imagining Leadership highlighting issues such as Teacher Supply, SEN, Senior Cycle, ICT support, Administrative Burden and more...
"We need real change that puts our young people front and centre. To enable this, we must champion a high performance and inclusive education system that respects individual talents, aptitudes, and interests."
A Christmas message from
@NAPD_IE
President Regina Butler wishing all our members and their school communities a peaceful and restful break...thank you for all that you do leading our schools! Ar Aghaidh le Chéile
#Christmas2023
Welcome announcement today of increased supports for
#DEIS
schools. An additional DP post for schools with 600+ students and increased
#SCP
interventions will help tackle educational disadvantage into the future.
The very best of luck to all students participating in the
@BTYSTE
from today, this is a superb opportunity to showcase the deep and independent learning promoted in our schools. Well done to the teachers, school leaders and school communities who support their students.
Stress and anxiety among Leaving Cert students “virtually disappeared” over the past two years thanks to the introduction of teacher assessments instead of high-stakes exams, according to school principals
@paulcrone_napd
@NAPD_IE
As children start to return to school, we recognise the importance of supporting the wellbeing of Teachers, Pupils and Parents. We know that whole school communities will continue to be supportive of each other.
I had the honour & privilege of attending the Augural Lecture of
@patriciamannixm
... "i would have every child not merely a unit in a school attendance" PH Pearce-as relevant today as it was back in 1912. Really thought provoking! Congrats!
@Education_Ire
@SchoolOfEd_UL
NAPD would like to express our sincere condolences on the very sad passing of
@astiunion
president Miriam Duggan, a wonderful advocate for teachers, ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
As the
#Classof2022
finally finish their exams we want to congratulate and thank all School Leaders who have done a tremendous job keeping our school communities thriving in the most challenging of conditions. Time now to mind YOURSELVES!Switch the lights off, lock the doors!
NAPD is celebrating 25 years this year.... "I fondly remember that launch at Collins Barracks 25 years ago"
@MichealMartinTD
@Education_Ire
Below is our first National Executive, our Presidential Roll of Honour and Shay Bannon, NAPDs 1st President with then Minister For Education
On behalf of
@NAPD_IE
We extend our condolences to our partners in
@defenceforces
. We are thinking of Private Sean Rooney's family, friends and colleagues at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
#LeavingCert2020
Best wishes to all candidates taking exams over the next few weeks. Go n-éirí go geal le gach éinne ag tabhairt faoin Ardteist amárach. Unusual circumstances but do your best. You deserve to do well and remember you’re more than whatever result you achieve.
Best wishes as the “new normal” final term begins. Schools are doing their best to continue learning and teaching. Stay engaged, stay connected and stay in contact with your school. Remember there will be good days ahead if we’re in this together.
#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe