IPPN Annual Principals' Conference Guide 2023

CONFERENCE

2023

November 15th - 17th 2023 INEC Arena, Killarney

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Contents Fáilte � ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Thanks to our Sponsors ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Schedule ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Conference Facilitator � ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Opening Conference Act � ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Promoting Health & Wellbeing – stories from schools � ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12 Speakers ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Páiric Clerkin, IPPN CEO � ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Patricia Mannix-McNamara (UL) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Marie Gleeson �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Tomás Ó Ruairc, Department of Education ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Louise Tobin, IPPN President ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Bernie McNally, Secretary General, Department of Education ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Deirdre Kelly, IPPN President-Elect � ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Pathways to Sustainable Leadership �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Seminars �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 A Partnership Approach To School Leadership � ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Developing A Growth Mindset In Primary Schools ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Education Expo Floor Plan � ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Seminars (cont.)

Effective Professional Relationships - The pathway to purposeful leadership � �������������������������������������������� 32 Essential Law For You - Top tips for the school leader ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 From The Boiler House To Curriculum Leadership ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Leading Meetings For Better Outcomes - Transforming Meetings™ for school leaders ������������������������������� 35 Leading To Lead � �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 NCSE Update On Operational And Policy Developments � �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Planning For & Responding To Behaviours Of Concern � ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39 Facilitating Inclusive Best Practice � ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Opening A Special Class - The opportunities, challenges and the joys. ������������������������������������������������������� 41 Principal ResearchMeet 2023 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Trauma Responsive Schools And Leadership In Times Of Change ������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Education Expo Directory ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 45 Passport Giveaway ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57

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Fáilte Uilig LOUISE TOBIN

Céad Míle Fáilte go Cill Airne Príomhoidí go léir, Is mór an onóir domsa, mar Uachtarán IPPN, fáilte a chur romhaibh go dtí ár gComhdháil Bhliantúil ar ais arís i gCill Airne.

Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh tairbhe, taitneamh agus sult as an gcúpla lá agus go bhfillfidh sibh ar ais ar scoil le tuairimí agus smaointí nua agus sibh spreagtha chun dul ar aghaidh go díograiseach.

As President of IPPN, it gives me pleasure and indeed it’s a great honour for me to welcome you all to our IPPN Annual Conference.

As we arrive in Killarney with its world-famous lakes, ancient woodlands, waterfalls and pristine parkland, the beauty and magic of this town is energising. But there is so much more to Killarney than its beauty, I hope you will feel instantly at home here because of the town’s unrivalled tradition of hospitality. Those of us who attended here last year, experienced this at first hand. A welcome second to none, and the very best of food, comfort and friendliness to be enjoyed.

I would like to afford a special welcome to our Newly Appointed Principals, and I look forward to meeting you at our NAP Meet during the Conference.

Our Conference Theme is Leading with Purpose.

Our core purpose as school leaders is teaching and learning.

However, our day job has become one of managing the school organisation, staffing, finances, building projects, and administration of everything…

During our plenary sessions, our CEO Páiric Clerkin will update you on the work and developments of IPPN over recent months and outline our key priorities for the coming year. I look forward to sharing the platform with Bernie McNally on Friday morning, addressing the work and roles of school leaders.

We also look forward to hearing inspirational words from our keynote speakers. Professor Patricia Mannix McNamara will no doubt share her wisdom on leadership with us and Marie Gleeson will outline her unique leadership style over the course of a twenty-year military career. Tomás Ó Ruairc is Assistant Secretary General with the DE, with responsibility for Public Sector Reform among others. We look forward to hearing his views on the work of the Primary Education Forum and the sustainability of primary school leadership.

We will hear from school leaders Lorraine Dempsey, Enda McGorman and Rachel Harper, respectively, on how they look after their own wellbeing, that of staff members and that of children.

Let’s Press Pause for the next few days.

As always, we have an amazing range of seminars for you, to afford you personal learning time and reflection in your leadership role. We thank our seminar facilitators for sharing their expertise.

Our Conference theme this year is asking us to ‘Look Back at the Basics’ - taking time out to reconnect with our Core Purpose and to try to forge out ways that could enable us to reduce the administration burden and allow us to do what we really want to do - engage in the provision of the best teaching and learning in our schools to ensure the best education for the children in our care.

Each year I am in awe at the way our Annual Principals Conference comes together so professionally and showcases all that is relevant to us as school leaders. The work to detail, organisational skills and planning that goes into this event is down to the very talented team we have in our IPPN Support Office, so a very special word of thanks to you all for a job well done.

The Leadership Pathways this year offers us a large-scale Think Tank to explore ways that could make our roles more Sustainable. We will collectively seek to identify practical things that school leaders are doing to maintain a focus on core purpose and to distribute leadership effectively. These ideas will be subsequently shared with all members.

Our conference facilitator is once again Anton Savage who will guide us through our three days of Conference in an impartial and engaging way.

You will also have opportunities to meet the members our Senior Leadership Team, the Board of Directors, National 5

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Council members and the Leadership Support Team. I thank them all for their commitment and dedication to the ongoing work of IPPN. We are members of the Irish Primary Principals Network, and our Conference is all about Networking. I know we will all have great chats, exchange ideas and interactions that will remind us of our core purpose over the few days. Indeed, I look forward to meeting you during the conference.

Thank you to our organisation sponsor Allianz, our plenary sponsor Schoolcomputers.ie and all our other sponsors that make the multitude of seminars and conference elements possible.

Our Education Expo is central to our Conference in showcasing innovative educational resources and offers you an opportunity to engage with our school suppliers.

We thank each one of our exhibitors for your support and attendance.

Thanks also to the team at Fastlane AV for their expertise and technical support and to Exhibit A for their skill and know how.

And finally, to the management and staff at the INEC and The Brehon and Gleneagle hotels, we thank you for all your

preparation and know you will take the best of care of us over the next few days.

I wish you all a great conference.

Take the time to Network Reflect Re-energise.

And empower yourself with fresh thinking!

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IPPN CONFERENCE 2023 Schedule Tuesday 14th November 18.00 – 21.00

Early event registration

Wednesday 15th November 08:00 – 18:00

Event Registration & Education Expo

09.30 – 10.30

romoting Health & Wellbeing – stories from schools – Lorraine Dempsey, P Enda McGorman & Rachel Harper

10.30 – 11.00

Refreshments & Expo Viewing

11.00 – 13:00

Concurrent Seminars

12:30 – 14:30

Lunch & Education Expo

15.00 – 16.45

Plenary Session 1 Conference opening (St. Joseph’s Primary School Choir, Tipperary) Input from IPPN CEO – Páiric Clerkin Keynote – Patricia Mannix McNamara (UL)

16.45 – 18.45

Education Expo

17.45 – 18.45

Drinks reception (served in Expo)

18.45 – 21.30

Dinner

Thursday 16th November 08.00 – 09.00

Registration & Expo Viewing

09:00 – 10.30

Plenary Session 2 Speaker – Marie Gleeson Fireside Chat – Tomás Ó Ruairc, Department of Education

10.30 – 11.00

Education Expo & Refreshments

11:00 – 13:00

Concurrent Seminars

12:30 – 14:30

Lunch & Education Expo

14.30 – 15.00

Passport Giveaway

15:00 – 16:45

Pathways to Sustainable Leadership

19.45

Conference Dinner

Friday 17th November 10.30 – 12.00

Plenary Session 3 IPPN President – Louise Tobin Secretary General – Bernie McNally Conference closing – Deirdre Kelly, IPPN President-elect

12.00 – 13.30

Lunch

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CONFERENCE FACILITATOR

Anton Savage Previously Managing Director of The Communications Clinic, General Manager Carr Communications & Head of Public Relations at Carr Communications. Anton has advised clients ranging from Cabinet Ministers, the CEO’s and Chairpersons of some of Ireland’s largest PLC’s through to members of the Catholic Hierarchy and CEO’s of global charities. Anton has lectured in NUIG, Smurfit Business School and The Irish Defence Forces Command and Staff School.

He has been a columnist with Sunday Independent, freelance contributor to the Irish Independent, Irish Daily Mail, Irish

Mail on Sunday, and The Herald and has contributed to Today with Pat Kenny, the Marian Finucane Show, the Dave Fanning Show, Prime Time, Ireland AM, Seoige, Tonight with Vincent Browne, The Last Word and The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. He has been stand-in presenter on The Tubridy Show, The Last Word, TV3’s Ireland AM and The Seven O’Clock Show.

He presented The Sunday Business Show, Savage Sunday and The Anton Savage Show on Today FM and The Apprentice, You’re Fired! on TV3. He currently writes a weekly column for The Herald.

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St Joseph’s NS St. Joseph’s Primary School in Tipperary Town has a truly amazing and award-winning Choir.

Springtime CDs and indeed were featured on a Lyric FM Christmas CD with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

The choir has shared the stage with soprano Celine Byrne, and the RTÉ Concert orchestra on several occasions.

The school choir is a regular entrant in the yearly Lyric FM ‘Choirs for Christmas’ Competition, and were winners in the primary category in 2014, 2017, 2018 and most recently in 2022. The choir for Conference are from 5th and 6th class under the direction of Choir Director, Ms. Helen Colbert.

The school choir at St. Josephs have made several CDs over recent years, to include two Christmas CDs and two

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Promoting Health & Wellbeing – stories from schools Presenters: Lorraine Dempsey, Enda McGorman & Rachel Harper The importance of the wellbeing of all members of our school communities cannot be overstated and it is rightly a priority area of focus. During this session we will look at some practical things that are happening in schools to promote the wellbeing of different stakeholders in our schools. We will focus on: what school leaders can do and are doing to improve their own wellbeing what schools can do/are doing to promote staff wellbeing and what schools can do/are doing to promote the wellbeing of the children.

As a network of school leaders, there is much we can learn from each other and this session will give us the opportunity to pick up some practical tips or ideas that may be of use in our own schools and in our own lives.

Lorraine Dempsey Lorraine is an experienced educational leader who has been Principal of St. Patrick’s National School in Wicklow Town since 2019. St. Patrick’s is an Urban DEIS Band 1 school with special classes, previous to this she worked as a teaching principal for 8 years in Ballyoughter National School. This has given her a valuable insight into both the teaching and administrative principal role.

Lorraine embarked on her journey in education, graduating from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick in 2001. Armed with a passion for teaching and a commitment to enhancing the educational experience for students, she began her teaching career as a classroom teacher in Clongeen National School. Over the years, she gained invaluable experience in the classroom, honing her teaching skills and deepening her understanding of pedagogy.

However, her passion for education extended beyond the classroom, and she pursued further academic and professional development. She successfully completed a Master of Science in Primary Science Education, demonstrating her dedication to advancing STEM education in primary schools. Another notable achievement in her career is being one of the first graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership (PDSL).

Beyond her role as a principal, Lorraine is also a trained and active CSL mentor with the Centre for School Leadership, providing guidance and support to fellow educators on their leadership journeys. She also tutored with Hibernia College of education and also has a strong interest in special education.

One of Lorraine’s key priorities as an educational leader is advocating for the wellbeing of both principals and teachers. In understanding the challenges and pressures that come with educational leadership and emphasising the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to leadership, Lorraine believes in setting boundaries and fostering a deep understanding of the need for balance in this demanding job.

With a wealth of experience, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for the wellbeing of both educators and students, Lorraine continues to make a significant and positive impact on wellbeing. Her recent journey on Operation Transformation brought to the fore the difficulties and challenges many fellow leaders are experiencing and the struggles of the job.

It has opened the discussion on the sustainability of leadership in primary education.

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Enda McGorman Enda McGorman has been principal of Mary, Mother of Hope National School, Littlepace, Dublin 15 since 2001. He hails from Monaghan, and graduated from St. Patrick’s College of Education in Drumcondra in 1994. After graduating, he studied psychology with the Open University. He worked as a teacher in the Holy Spirit Boys National School in Ballymun from 1995 to 2001, firstly as a mainstream class teacher and then as Home School Community Liaison Co-ordinator.

In 2001, Enda was appointed as principal of Mary, Mother of Hope National School in Littlepace, Dublin 15. This was a new school, on a greenfield site in a rapidly growing urban development on the outskirts of Dublin. Since his appointment, he has seen the school and the surrounding community undergo dramatic change. Approximately 50% of the pupils in the school are from newcomer backgrounds.

In addition to his work as school principal, Enda has worked on several leadership programmes including Misneach for newly appointed principals, the and Forbairt and Tánaiste programmes for experienced school leaders. He was also an associate with the Centre for School Leadership (CSL) and is currently an associate with the Oide Primary Leadership team. Enda was chairperson of the Dublin County Network of the IPPN from 2009 to 2022.

He has a keen interest in intercultural issues, integration and supporting students and families from socially disadvantaged communities. In 2007, he conducted research on the challenges of interculturalism and co-authored a report Intercultural Education, Primary Challenges in Dublin 15.

He co-authored a Chapter in Leading and Managing Schools, titled New Schools for a New Century.

Most recently, he has written on how schools can support children and families through homelessness. He has also been active in supporting school leaders in responding to the challenges of the Covid—19 pandemic.

Enda is currently seconded as an Education Advisor with the CPSMA.

Rachel Harper Rachel has over 20 years’ experience in education at Primary level with the last 13 years as Principal. Her current role is Principal at St Patrick’s National School, Greystones, a position that she has held since 2019.

“It Takes a Village” is a community wide initiative born out of growing concerns about rising anxiety levels among primary school-age children in the Greystones / Delgany area. The initiative has resonated in the community and has become a collaborative effort involving all eight primary schools in the area and is supported by the principals of the three local secondary schools. The mission of “It Takes A Village” is to support and empower primary school children, parents, guardians and teachers with well-being and digital awareness skills. A key goal of “It Takes A Village’’ is to recruit two play therapists to provide support to children, parents, teachers, and principals in all eight primary schools. The initiative has also led to the introduction of a ‘Voluntary No Mobile Device Code’ that has been implemented by all eight primary schools. The code has attracted interest from parent’s associations across Ireland and globally, including the UK, North America, Europe, India and Australia.

The “It Takes A Village” initiative has been discussed and is supported by Government ministers to include Ministers Simon Harris, Stephen Donnelly, Norma Foley and Mary Butler.

It has also received support from local politicians in Wicklow to include Jennifer Whitmore TD and local councillors.

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SPEAKER

Páiric Clerkin IPPN CEO

Páiric is the Chief Executive Officer of IPPN. He was educated in St. Vincent’s CBS Primary and Secondary Schools, Glasnevin, and obtained his teaching degree from St. Patrick’s College. His first teaching post was in St. Francis Xavier SNS, Dublin 15. In 2001, Páiric was appointed as the founding Principal of St. Patrick’s National School, Diswellstown in Dublin 15. He served initially as a teaching principal, and in 2003 became an administrative principal, following rapid expansion of the school. His sixteen years of experience as principal, close collaboration with his principal colleagues in Dublin 15 and his engagement with IPPN over a number of years heightened his appreciation and understanding of the complex challenges faced by school leaders in their diverse educational settings.

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Páiric was an active member of IPPN Dublin for several years and served as chairperson from 2007 to 2010. In 2009, he was elected to the IPPN Board of Directors, and was appointed Treasurer in 2015. He presented a number of workshops at IPPN annual conferences and delivered CPD modules at IPPN County Network meetings, also representing IPPN on the ‘Education Matters’ editorial team. During his tenure on the Board, Páiric initiated a pilot project to ascertain the feasibility of remote fulltime administrative support for a cluster of teaching principals of small schools. He has also contributed to IPPN publications and submissions to the DES and Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection on a number of topics.

Páiric was appointed as CEO of IPPN in 2017.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Patricia Mannix McNamara (UL)

Head of the School of Education, University of Limerick Patricia is currently Head of the School of Education in the University of Limerick. She began her career as a post primary school teacher before completing her PhD in the examination of supervisory relationships

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Tomás Ó Ruairc Assistant Secretary General, Dept of Education Tomás is Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Education with responsibility for Reform, Evaluation, Policy and Statistics.

He was formerly the CEO of Teaching Council Ireland - the statutory professional standards body for teaching - overseeing a register of over 109,000 teachers - largest profession in Ireland.

Tomás served as Head of Irish Department, Froebel College of Education, 2000-2005 and as Chair of College’s Academic Council from 2002-2005. He was also Syllabus and teaching resource designer for UCD (Diploma in Applied Irish), Gael Linn (20002001) and Froebel College of Education (2000-2005).

Tomás was a teacher of Irish, History and Mathematics at Athlone Community College from 1999 to 2000, having previously taught at Coláiste Ó Direáin, Inis Mór, Galway from 1997 to 2002.

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Co-Chair of SCOTENS (Standing Committee on Teacher Education North South) February 2013 - October 2016

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Education Policy on behalf of Foras na Gaeilge 2006 - 2009, which agreed the first all-island Irish immersion education policy between 7 different groups on the island of Ireland including Departments of Education, North and South (observers).

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SPEAKER

Louise Tobin IPPN President

Louise has been principal of St. Joseph’s Primary School in Tipperary Town since 2009. She previously worked for a year with School Development Planning as a facilitator, and for a further year with the Primary Development Service for Teachers as an advisor, during which time she completed post-graduate studies in School Planning. Louise worked in Grange NS, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary for 20 years, and was Acting Principal there for 2 years.

She has experience as both teaching and administrative principalship.

Louise was the Tipperary representative on the IPPN National Council since 2017 and subsequently served on the Board of Directors for 5 years. Louise has been a very strong advocate for schools in areas of disadvantage, seeking extra resources

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under the DEIS scheme. Louise is on the DEIS Advisory Group.

Other areas of interest for Louise in her Presidency are: Further development of the Local

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Membership engagement to include

Newly Appointed Principals.

Louise has a keen interest in school planning as a powerful means of promoting school effectiveness and development. She was elected IPPN Deputy President/Presidentelect in June 2021 and serves as President from September 2023 to August 2025.

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Bernie McNally Secretary General, Department of Education Bernie Mc Nally was appointed Secretary General of the Department of Education in February 2022. The Department leads on primary and post primary education policy in Ireland and supports 4000 schools and almost 1,000,000 children and young people. From 2015 to 2022, Bernie was an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, where responsibilities included early education and care, youth services, research and evaluation, and, more laterally, preparations for the transfer of disability services from the Department of Health.

Bernie was Director General of the Office

of the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner from 2012 to 2015 leading out on numerous initiatives to improve transparency, openness and accountability within the public service. In her earlier career, Bernie was an Occupational Therapist and worked for a short time in both the UK and USA. She was later Director of Therapy and Social Work services in St James’s Hospital, Dublin. Bernie has a BSc and MSc from Trinity College Dublin and an MBS from University College Cork. She has also completed a number of senior leadership programmes.

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Deirdre Kelly IPPN President-elect

Deirdre qualified as a Primary Teacher from Froebel College, Blackrock, Dublin in 1993 and completed a Post Graduate in Trinity College in 1994. Deirdre’s experience during her 7 years of teaching in a special school setting in Scoil Eoin, Crumlin, Dublin encouraged her to complete her Masters in Educational Leadership.

Deirdre has taught in both urban and rural locations and has experienced teaching in varying educational contexts. She was appointed as teaching Principal in St Michael’s N.S. in 2004, a five teacher rural school located in south County Sligo.

Deirdre is an active member of I.P.P.N. She has served as a National Committee

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Representative for Sligo for many years, is a trained CSL mentor and is currently facilitating Group Mentoring.

Her commitment to and belief in small schools, recognition of the central role these schools play in rural communities and the significance of supporting principals in these schools will be central to her role as a member of the Board of Directors.

Deirdre was elected IPPN President-elect in June 2023 and will serve as president from September 2025 to August 2027.

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Pathways to Sustainable Leadership Presenters: Rachel Doogue, Mary Pyne & Hannah Carney The Leadership Pathways format has been reimagined. At the Principals’ Conference 2023 Pathways to Sustainable Leadership session, attendees will participate in and contribute to a ‘think tank’ to capture the practical ways in which school leaders are managing to maintain a focus on their core purpose and share leadership effectively. The wisdom of the collective will inform our practice as individuals, which has the potential to be hugely impactful.

Rachel Doogue Rachel is a Leadership and Team Coach who every day appreciates the privilege of facilitating her clients to do their very best thinking. Rachel has worked with over 60 Principals and 15 School Leadership Teams as part of the highly regarded School Principals and Team Coaching Programme run by the Centre for School leadership. Rachel is a Time to Think Facilitator and runs the programme across the post primary and primary sector. Rachel believes great leadership is something you find inside of you by being more of, not less of, yourself. Rachel is committed to supporting leaders and teams overcome discomfort and relish the challenge of achieving growth in an environment of high public scrutiny and complex stakeholders.

Prior to working as a coach Rachel worked for SHL, a global leader in the assessment and development of people at work.

Mary Pyne Mary is a Time to Think Coach and Facilitator who works with people to facilitate change.

She specialises in helping people to think clearly using the Thinking Environment™ approach, leading to better decision-making and better outcomes.

She runs the Transforming Meetings™ programme with school principals, deputies, chairpersons and those looking to radically change how thinking is done, voices are heard and listened to, decisions made, and action is taken in meetings. Mary has extensive experience in people management in large organisations and in translating strategic priorities into deliverable outcomes. Prior to working as a Coach and organisational consultant, Mary was Head of HR and Corporate Services in Dublin City Council.

Hannah Carney Hannah Carney is an Executive Coach, Leadership Development Specialist, Mentor, Facilitator and Practicing Mediator. Hannah’s aim is always to encourage and facilitate a leader’s best independent thinking; in a manner that creates possibilities for progress, and learning.

Hannah’s team approach also puts the creation of possibilities at the centre - with a focus on relationships, respecting and utilising difference and communicating effectively for best outcomes – and progress. Hannah is a Time to Think Coach and Facilitator and runs the Transforming Meeting Programmes for those looking to get the very best thinking, action and results at meetings in whether they are online or in person. Hannah’s experience has proven very helpful in her work across professional services, legal, financial, consulting, primary and post primary schools, healthcare, the not for profit creative and the arts sectors. Prior to working as a coach Hannah was a Partner in a major law firm practicing in dispute resolution.

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Seminars INTRODUCTION IPPN Conference Seminars are 90-minute sessions, which allow time for discussion and Q&A. On Wednesday & Thursday mornings, there are concurrent seminars as follows: A partnership approach to school leadership - Ann Lynskey & Aoife O’Connor Developing a Growth Mindset in Primary Schools - Edelle O’Donovan, Louise Kennedy & Catherine Blackburn Effective professional relationships-the pathway to purposeful leadership - Dr. Joe O’Connell Essential Law for You - Top Tips for the School Leader - David Ruddy, BL From the Boiler House to Curriculum Leadership - Séamie O’Neill Leading Meetings for Better Outcomes - Transforming Meetings™ for School Leaders - Rachel Doogue & Mary Pyne Leading to Lead - Kathryn Corbett & Catherine Carragher NCSE update on operational and policy developments - Helen Walsh and John Kearney, NCSE

Planning for & responding to behaviours of concern - NCSE Behaviour Specialist Facilitating inclusive best practice - NCSE advisor Opening a Special Class -the opportunities, challenges and the joys - Caroline Quinn Principal ResearchMeet 2023 - Linda Dennehy Trauma Responsive Schools and Leadership in times of change - Marie Delaney

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A partnership approach to school leadership Presenters: Ann Lynskey & Aoife O’Connor

Ann and Aoife will explore the elements of effective partnership and how their co-leadership approach works in practice as Principal and Deputy Principal of Tierneevin NS

Ann Lynskey Ann Lynskey has been teaching principal in Tierneevin NS for the last 15 years, currently teaching 5th and 6th classes. She has 21 years teaching experience at all class levels. Ann is interested in coaching for school leaders and has a particular interest in the promotion of small school leadership. She has a MEd in ICT, a PDSL and has completed a Certificate in Educational Leadership Coaching for School Leaders. She is currently involved in the pilot scheme for small schools in the South Galway / North Clare area.

Aoife O’Connor Aoife O’Connor is Deputy Principal of Tierneevin National School and has 18 years teaching experience. She has been in Tierneevin NS since 2008 and is currently teaching Junior and Senior Infants. Aoife is interested in playful learning, outdoor education, the arts and sustainable leadership. Aoife has a Masters in the Leadership of Wellbeing in Education. She conducted research on the Wellbeing of Teaching Principals in small schools. This research was included in the Sustainable Leadership report published by IPPN.

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Developing a Growth Mindset in Primary Schools

Presenters: Edelle O’Donovan, Sinead O’Doherty, Catherine Blackburn & Muireann Sadlier A Growth Mindset encourages us to focus on the process rather than the end result, to try, fail, learn from our mistakes and believe that our talents are always improving. In this seminar we will outline the benefits and strategies to develop Growth Mindset among primary school children from a school leader’s perspective.

Edelle O’Donovan Edelle O’Donovan has been teaching in St Joseph’s Primary School for the last 20 years.

She is currently a member of the SEN team and is interested in the importance of Wellbeing and the effect it has in an Educational environment. Edelle has initiated, developed and successfully embedded a Growth Mindset Culture throughout St Joseph’s School. One of the benefits of Growth Mindset is that it creates a love of learning that extends into life beyond school. It is Edelle’s goal to inform and share specific plans and techniques that can be used by educators, to introduce the growth mindset concept in their own school community and to encourage pupils to embrace and love challenges.

Sinéad O’Doherty Sinéad O’Doherty has been a Special Education Teacher in St Joseph’s Primary School, Tipperary Town for two years. She is also part of the Growth Mindset team that was set up within the school. She has a particular interest in children’s wellbeing and the effective methods used to promote children’s growth mindset during their time in education. Being part of the SEN team has helped Sinéad to facilitate explicit teaching of Growth Mindset skills, building children’s self-confidence and developing positive behaviours with themselves and others. The results of facilitating such an initiative have been hugely positive. Her role within the Growth Mindset Team also focuses on ways to promote Growth Mindset through IT.

Catherine Blackburn Catherine Blackburn qualified as a Primary School Teacher from Mary Immaculate College in 2019. She joined the staff of St Joseph’s Primary School, Tipperary Town in 2021 and has since been teaching sixth class, having previously worked as a senior infant and supply panel teacher. Catherine’s interests include inclusive education, literacy and wellbeing. As a mainstream senior class teacher, she recognises the importance of instilling a love of learning, a positive attitude towards education and self-motivation, all of which are promoted through a culture of Growth Mindset. Catherine has played an active role in the development and implementation of the various Growth Mindset initiatives and projects in her classroom and throughout the school. She has witnessed the positive impact that a growth mindset has on children’s outlook towards learning, which in turn benefits their academic achievements and social skills.

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Muireann Sadlier Muireann Sadlier is a Special School Teacher who has worked in inner city post-primary and DEIS settings in Limerick. She holds a middle management role as well as teaching in St Gabriels Special School in Limerick since 2006.

She has completed postgraduate study in SEN at St Patrick’s, Drumcondra as well as the PG Dip in SEN in Mary Immaculate College, where she completed her Masters (MSEN). This study examined pupil wellbeing and wellness through communication & behaviour from the perspective of a number of pupils with complex disabilities.

Seconded to SESS & NCSE for almost 8 years, she wrote and delivered seminars for education settings on behaviour and wellbeing and adapting & differentiating the curriculum for pupils with varied learning profiles and abilities.

Recent developments in the range of webinars provided on managing challenging behaviour, wellbeing, yoga, mindfulness in various school settings has led organically to an interest in GMS and wellness in different school settings. Currently she delivers bespoke training to support school staff in understanding the wellbeing needs of pupils and how to implement growth mindset in different school settings.

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Effective professional relationships - the pathway to purposeful leadership Presenter: Dr. Joe O’Connell

This seminar will examine the best approaches to fostering effective professional relationships that cohere members of the school community around the school’s common purpose. It will review the range of relationships that require nurturing and consider best practices in restoring professional relationships that may have fractured.

Dr. Joe O’Connell Joe O’Connell has served as a post-primary school principal, was founding director of St Senan’s Education Office, supporting the Boards of Management of the Catholic dioceses of Limerick, Kerry and Killaloe, and also served as Director of Limerick Education Centre.

He currently supports a wide range of organisations and professional bodies in addressing issues such as organisational development, managing and building relationships across the school community, dealing with challenging situations and promoting collaborative leadership and team development.

Joe’s doctoral studies focussed on leadership and organisational development and, since April of 2019, he has been a member of the European Commission’s expert advisory group on school leadership and development.

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Essential Law for You - Top Tips for the School Leader Presenter: David Ruddy, BL

Given the increasing complexity and legislative demands on school management, knowledge of some aspects of law is essential. Your initial response to a scenario could be critical to the outcome. The seminar will address: 1.

Child Safeguarding: An allegation against a parent or staff member

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Behaviours of concern – balancing rights

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Data access requests and parental complaints

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Staff underperformance - The elephant in the room

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What is reasonable accommodation?

David Ruddy, BL David is a former school principal and recent past president of IPPN. He has written the ‘Legal Diary’ for Leadership+ for the last 20+ years.

David works with the Education Team of Mason Hayes & Curran LLP (MHC) as an adviser and training consultant for schools. David offers individual schools training in areas such as Behaviours of Concern, Codes of Behaviour, Anti Bullying and Data Protection. He also reviews compliance policies.

David will be joined by the MHC Education Team, including Catherine Kelly, Liam Riordan, Lorcan Maule and Fiona Shiel. We will discuss the latest up-to-date case law and will give you useful pointers to help you navigate your way through challenging scenarios.

The MHC Education Team has amassed a wealth of knowledge over many years advising school leaders and Board of Managements. They have represented schools in most of the high-profile cases in the Workplace Relations Commission, Circuit and High Courts. The Team is renowned for offering practical solution-based advice. Above all the Team understands the demands and pressures that school leaders encounter on a regular basis.

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From the Boiler House to Curriculum Leadership Presenter: Séamie O’Neill

The principal is responsible for the instruction provided to students in schools. This seminar will enable principals to examine their role as leaders of curriculum in their schools, through the lens of agency and curriculum.

Séamie O’Neill Séamie Ó Néill is Head of Education and Director of School Placement in the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education. He began his career as a primary school teacher, having graduated from St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra. He subsequently served as Principal of Queen of Angels Primary School in South County Dublin before joining Froebel College of Education in 2001, where he gained extensive management and leadership experience as a member of the Froebel College Board of Governors. In this role, he chaired the Academic Council and co-ordinated the Strategic Planning and Development Workgroup.

Within the Froebel Department, Séamie’s role as Head of Education is to provide academic leadership, with a strong focus on the strategic development of the Department, in line with its mission statement in the context of the transition to Maynooth University in 2013. He has been to the fore in the development of the reconceptualised B.Ed. programme and in the design of the Master’s of Education (Research in Practice) programme. He was programme leader of the B. Ed. programme for a period of eight years.

His outside interests include hurling and hurling.

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Leading Meetings for Better Outcomes - Transforming Meetings™ for School Leaders Presenters: Rachel Doogue, Mary Pyne & Hannah Carney

Are you are under pressure to get through long agendas rather than achieving your purpose, collaborating to explore new ideas and taking action? Experience Transforming Meetings™ methods to improve engagement before, during and after meetings, enhance quality thinking, get quieter voices into the room, move though conflict, achieve better decision-making and accountability.

Rachel Doogue Rachel is a Leadership and Team Coach who every day appreciates the privilege of facilitating her clients to do their very best thinking. Rachel has worked with over 60 Principals and 15 School Leadership Teams as part of the highly-regarded School Principals and Team Coaching Programme run by the Centre for School leadership. Rachel is a Time to Think Facilitator and runs the Transforming Meetings™ programme across the post primary and primary sector. Rachel believes great leadership is something you find inside of you by being more of, not less of, yourself. Rachel is committed to supporting leaders and teams to overcome discomfort and relish the challenge of achieving growth in an environment of high public scrutiny and complex stakeholders. Prior to working as a coach Rachel worked for SHL, a global leader in the assessment and development of people at work.

Mary Pyne Mary is a Time to Think Coach and Facilitator who works with people to facilitate change.

She specialises in helping people to think clearly using the Thinking Environment™ approach, leading to better decision-making and better outcomes.

She runs the Transforming Meetings™ programme with school principals, deputies, chairpersons and those looking to radically change how thinking is done, voices are heard and listened to, decisions made, and action is taken in meetings. Mary has extensive experience in people management in large organisations and in translating strategic priorities into deliverable outcomes. Prior to working as a Coach and organisational consultant, Mary was Head of HR and Corporate Services in Dublin City Council.

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Leading to Lead

Presenters: Kathryn Corbett & Catherine Carragher This workshop will explore developing leadership capacity in your school. A practical and interactive approach will be used to discuss: empowering staff to take on and carry out leadership roles running effective In School Leadership team meetings reflecting on the development of pupil participation in your school, and discussing the benefits of networking.

Participants will be encouraged to share practical examples on their experience of seeking feedback, conducting collaborative reflection, and strategies for effective teamwork and motivation.

Kathryn Corbett Kathryn is principal of Bishop Galvin NS, a large senior primary school in Templeogue, Dublin.

Originally from Timahoe, Co. Laois, she graduated from St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra in 1999, beginning her teaching career in Bishop Galvin NS. Whilst seconded to the National Induction Programme for Teachers as a Regional Development Officer, Kathryn was part of a small team that oversaw a small-scale pilot project transform into a national programme, supporting over 2,000 NQTs each year. She visited and worked with hundreds of schools to train and support principals and mentors, to induct new teachers into both the profession, and into their school.

In 2014, Kathryn was appointed as Professional Learning Officer in the Teaching Council. As a member of the senior management team, this role mainly involved working in the process of policy development across the continuum of teacher education (initial teacher education, induction and continuing professional development).

Kathryn completed her M.Ed with Maynooth University, with research focusing on mentoring and induction. In 2020, she was awarded a PhD from Limerick University, with her research on teachers’ learning. She also has a Diploma in Counselling Skills, which has been invaluable in supporting colleagues, and developing leadership capacity in others. She has designed and facilitated workshops (face-to-face and online) on a range of topics for many organisations, including Teaching Council, IPPN, St. Nicholas Montessori, Rahoo.ie and Froebel College.

Catherine Carragher Catherine is Principal in Scoil Mochua, a large vertical primary school in Celbridge, Co Kildare. A native of Dublin, Catherine graduated from Trinity College in 1993 with a degree in Computer Science, Linguistics and French. She worked in the IT sector as a programmer in AIB Bank Centre and as an IT Consultant for US firm Cambridge Technology Partners and ESB HQ in Dublin 2. A change of career beckoned when Catherine followed her heart into teaching. She completed the Post-Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra, and started her teaching career in Scoil Mochua in 2002.

Catherine completed her Post-Graduate Diploma in School Leadership in Maynooth University in 2012. Having worked as an Associate for the National Induction Programme for Teachers (NIPT) for a year, she was seconded to the NIPT as a Regional Development Officer from 2013 to 2016. During this time, she worked as part of a dynamic, innovative team that led the transformation of the mentoring and induction process for Newly Qualified Teachers throughout the country. Catherine developed and delivered training for principals and school teams nationwide, and supported countless schools and NQTs through school visits, Education Centre workshops and the provision of online material.

Catherine returned to Scoil Mochua in 2016 to take up the role of Principal. She is supported by a hard-working, enthusiastic Leadership and Management team, an active and effective Parents’ Association, and a Board of Management with a keen interest in and loyalty to the school. The school currently has a teaching staff of 37, and almost 700 pupils.

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NCSE update on operational and policy developments

Presenters: Helen Walsh (Head of Operations, NCSE) & John Kearney (CEO, NCSE) In this session, Helen and John will provide updates on the work of NCSE in terms of operational and policy development and they will also follow up on the issues and challenges that were identified by school leaders in the seminar they facilitated at last year’s conference.

Participants will be encouraged to share practical examples on their experience of seeking feedback, conducting collaborative reflection, and strategies for effective teamwork and motivation.

Helen Walsh, NCSE Head of Operations Helen Walsh is currently working as the Head of Operations for the NCSE. Having completed training as a post primary teacher in 1996, Helen has worked in a variety of special education placements including post primary, Special School and pilot project posts of responsibility. A Masters in Psychology in Glasgow University, post-graduate research in dyslexia and a dedication to supporting students with emotional difficulties at risk of school inclusion has contributed to her understanding of Special Educational Needs in Ireland.

Having worked as a SENO for 14 years and as a Team Manager with the NCSE for Dublin North since 2018, Helen has now assumed the role of Head of Operations for NCSE and is responsible for the national delivery of services.

John Kearney, NCSE CEO Mr. John Kearney is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), having previous fulfilled a variety of posts in education.

John Kearney was appointed Chief Executive of the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board in September 2016. John progressed the delivery of a multi-million Regional Capital Investment Programme having overseen significant increases in post primary enrolments. He has a wide-ranging wealth of experience in education developments at national level, having implemented ICT initiatives nationwide with the Department of Education and representing the sector on the Tertiary Education System (TES) Steering Committee.

John has previously served as Education Officer with the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board and as Principal of Breifne College, Cavan Town. The Cork-born native joined County Cavan VEC in 2002 as school principal from his teaching position in St Colman’s College, Fermoy, Co Cork.

John has a deep-rooted passion for special education and as leader of the NCSE is eager to continue developing effective stakeholder relationships in supporting the collective implementation of the vision, goals and strategy of an inclusive education system for children with special educational needs.

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Planning for & responding to behaviours of concern Presenter: Sharon Healy, NCSE Behaviour Specialist

Taking account of the guidelines that are due to issue to schools - Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations – this session will explore how schools can better support children who experience challenge in this regard. The session will also explore what schools can do to prevent crisis situations from developing but also how to respond to such situations when they do.

Sharon Healy, NCSE Behaviour Specialist Sharon Healy is an advisor supporting schools in the areas of behaviour, autism and inclusion.

She is involved in the design and delivery of a variety of NCSE seminars supporting teachers in inclusive leadership, play-based interventions and preventative approaches to behaviour, as well as supporting schools who are setting up new autism classes.

Seconded from St. Catherine’s NS in Dublin 8, Sharon has been teaching since 2005. She is passionate about active and inclusive approaches, good relationships and regulation. In her role as Senco, preventative and early intervention programmes were key to a successful SEN programme. She presented on the topic of whole class regulation at Féilte in 2020. She has been Deputy Principal since 2017 and has supported newly appointed principals and deputy principals in inclusive leadership at Misneach in 2021 and Tánaiste in 2022.

Sharon completed her post-graduate studies in Inclusive and Special Education in UCD in 2018. She has a strong interest in play-based learning and her subsequent Masters research in UCD focussed on supporting students inclusively through play. She is also a mum to three boys and carer to their three pet gerbils.

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Facilitating inclusive best practice Presenter: Stephanie Kelly, NCSE advisor

Drawing on the experience of working with schools all around the country, this session will explore the challenge of inclusive leadership and practical ways in which active and inclusive approaches, good relationships and regulation can be developed and embedded.

Stephanie Kelly, NCSE advisor Stephanie Kelly is an Advisor working with NCSE in the areas of Autism, Behaviour for Learning and Inclusion. She also works with Oide on their Misneach and Tánaiste seminars around leading inclusive practice in schools. The region she works in covers the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Longford and Westmeath. Stephanie is seconded from a primary school in North Leitrim.

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Opening a Special Class - the opportunities, the challenges and the joys Presenter: Caroline Quinn

The main purpose in opening a special class is to create a positive learning environment and learning experiences for pupils within an inclusive school culture. The Inclusion Illusion challenges all of us to question whether we are an inclusive school and whether our SEN pupils are involved in success-oriented learning with meaningful learning tasks. This is our story.

Caroline Quinn Caroline Quinn has been in the teaching profession for 41 years and is a recently-retired Principal at Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS in Johnstown, Killiney, serving from 2006 to 2022. This mainstream school has 450 pupils and has had three classes for ASD pupils since 2011.

Caroline served on the national Primary Curriculum Support Team from 1999 to 2003, providing in-service training to schools on several aspects of the Primary Curriculum. She served as Lecturer in Education in the Marino Institute of Education in the areas of Literacy and Drama Education from 2003-2006, and is currently working there part-time. Caroline has delivered in-service in Austria and Luxembourg, through her work as Co-Ordinator at local and national level with the “Write-a-Book” Project.

Caroline has been a member of the IPPN National Council and is currently serving on the IPPN Leadership Support Team, with a particular interest in inclusive and special education in primary schools.

Caroline is a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education since 2015 and served as Chairperson from 2020 to 2021.

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Principal ResearchMeet 2023 Presenter: Linda Dennehy

Principal ResearchMeet 2023 is the perfect opportunity to maximise the value of your time spent at conference. It is an opportunity to listen to your fellow principals share good practice, practical ideas and personal insights into primary education and leadership, as well as research conclusions where applicable. Each speaker will have approximately 5 minutes to speak on their given topic, so participants will leave with several examples of good practice. The session is informal but organised. You can simply relax and listen, or you may like to present!

Linda Dennehy Linda is from Rathcoole in North County Cork. Linda is the Administrative Principal of Scoil Íosagáin Infant NS in Mallow - one of only 12 such schools in Ireland. Following her graduation from Mary Immaculate College, Linda spent 6 years in Sacred Heart NS, Dublin 22. In 2012, she returned to Cork and was appointed as Teaching Principal of Hollymount NS, Rathmore. In 2017, she was appointed to her current position in Scoil Íosagáin Infant NS. She has overseen the application for, and opening of special classes, and the building projects they require.

Helping the school community navigate these changes to culture, and encouraging staff in their professional development, enhanced her own leadership and management skills.

Linda holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management, a Masters in School Leadership and a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education (ASD). She is currently studying towards a PhD in Education with UCC on the topic of ‘Inclusionary Leadership: A Qualitative Study of Principals’ Experiences, Practices and Perceptions of Leading Autism classes in Irish Primary Schools’. She has worked with both NIPT and PDST. She is a Tutor on the PDSL course and an adjunct Tutor with Hibernia College.

Linda has been an active member of IPPN since taking up the role of Principal. She is currently coordinator of her local principal support group. Linda has assisted in the set-up of the first local Deputy Principal support group and is a member of Cork county committee. Linda is a trained and active CSL mentor. She is a management committee member of Cork Education Support Centre.

Linda has been campaigning to bring DEIS status to Mallow. She is very interested in equality of access to education, which leads to her interests in DEIS, Autism, Female Leadership and sustainable long-term senior leadership.

Linda credits her experienced Deputy Principal, professional ISM team and staff with sharing her vision and making the growth of the school a success.

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Trauma Responsive Schools and Leadership in times of change Presenter: Marie Delaney

There seems to be increasing numbers of children and adults in our schools affected by trauma. This seminar explores the reasons for and the pathway towards becoming a ‘Trauma Responsive School’; the links with teaching, learning and behaviour; the demands placed on school leaders; and practical ways forward.

Marie Delaney Marie is the co-founder of Trauma Responsive Education, a social enterprise based in Cork. As a teacher, educational psychotherapist and trainer, she has extensive experience of working with students who have been affected by traumatic experiences and who display challenging behaviour. She has worked in non-formal education, mainstream, and special school settings in the UK and Ireland, as well as the post-conflict areas of Iraq and Lebanon. Marie firmly believes that where you start from in life should not have to dictate your destination and in the power of education to break down barriers to societal change.

Her publications for Worth Publishing include: ‘Teaching the Unteachable’ (2008), ‘What can I do with the kid who’ (2010) and ‘Attachment for Teachers’ (2017) When not working, Marie keeps the Aer Lingus airline in credit with trips between the UK and Ireland, and is a distressed supporter of Leeds United and the Tipperary hurling team. www.trauma-ed.com

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Ireland’s online safety charity since 2015

Our education programme offers a variety of in-depth, interactive school sessions for primary pupils, postprimary pupils, teachers and parents.

All sessions are designed to empower audiences through developing digital literacy skills including navigating social media, gaming, protecting personal data and their digital footprint, misinformation, digital wellbeing and cyberbullying. www.cybersafekids.ie

Online

CyberSafe Tool for Schools is a free digital safety self-assessment tool from CyberSafeKids to help schools prepare their pupils to thrive safely in a digital world. Launched on Safer Internet Day 2021, it aims to become the national benchmark for Irish primary schools.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of digital safety. To sign-up and get free access for your school visit: www.cybersafeschoolsforschools.ie

Safety

Matters

Great Food, Excellent Service Irish Owned & Operated Nationwide Coverage Multi Award-Winning Our nutrition focused hot and cold menu is created in collaboration with our small but very discerning clients who tell it as it is!

info@carambola.ie 061 500 200

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Education Expo Directory

Exhibiting companies have submitted the following information about their products and services.

Text has been printed as received. Listings are correct at time of printing.

Ground Floor

Stand D5

Ground Floor

Stand A1

4SCHOOLS

ALLIANZ

4Schools specialise in communication and learning resources for schools that support student learning and offer solutions to teachers’ needs.

Allianz are Proud Sponsors and Partners of IPPN. We provide a Local Personal Service to all Schools in Ireland insured directly with us.

www.4schools.ie

www.allianz.ie

First Floor

Stand K3

Ground Floor

Stand H3

ABAL

AN GÚM

We design and manufacture wooden furniture for the primary school sector. We are specialists in designing and fitting out ASD classrooms. We also specialise in notice boards.

Foilsitheoir áiseanna bunscoile – Féach Thart (OSIE), Aipeanna Shéideán Sí, Mata go Deo, Líon an Dúlra. NUA – Áiteanna Iontacha Aisteacha.

www.abal.ie Ground Floor

Stand I6

ALADDIN Join almost 1,600 Irish primary schools that have discovered Aladdin Connect, an efficient, contactless and effective way to communicate with parents.

www.angum.ie First Floor

Stand M8

AN MALA MOR An Mala Mor is an Irish based company that offers Irish resources for primary school children. www.malamor.ie

www.aladdin.ie

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Stand E7

AN POST BRAIN BUSTERS What is An Post Brain Busters? Taking inspiration from escape rooms, students are tasked with applying their literacy and numeracy skills to complete a challenge. https://www.anpost.com/

Ground Floor

Stands C1, C2

BYTEK Bytek Managed Print dedicated to providing impeccable print solutions but also making a positive impact on the environment. https://bytekmps.ie/

First Floor

Stand L7

ARCKIT

Ground Floor

Arckit Architectural Building Blocks offer a new ‘hands-on & Learn by doing’ approach for classrooms. Empowering Minds Through Architecture. www.arckit.com Ground Floor

Stand F9

Stands B6, B7, C6

CARAMBOLA The Original School Meals Company. First to the market offering: • Premium Quality, • Individual Choice,• Online Ordering, • Hot Food. www.carambola.ie

AVIO Avio Presentation Systems are approved suppliers on the department of education interactive displays and projector frameworks for Clevertouch and Vivitek Thistleway Limited T/A Avio Presentation Systems. https://avio.ie/ Ground Floor

Stand C9

BARNARDOS Barnardos are promoting a school-focussed campaign designed to help students focus on their health and wellbeing, all while helping others. www.barnardos.ie/bigactive First Floor

Stand N1

BEYOND THE TREES - AVONDALE A thrilling & educational walk taking you high above the treetops to a 38m viewing tower alongside Avondale House, home of Charles Stewart Parnell & birthplace of Irish forestry. www.beyondthetreesavondale.com Ground Floor

Stand E2

BROTHER Brother Ireland is a premier provider of home, home office, and business products, as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. www.brother.ie

First Floor

Stands L3, L4

CANTEC At Cantec we can offer you a Managed Print Solution that fits both your budget and your specific school requirements. We supply, install and service printers, photocopiers, scanners, and all-in-one multifunctional machines. https://cantecgroup.ie/

First Floor

Stand N8

CELTIC GRADUATIONS Celtic Graduations provide a wide selection of high-quality graduation gowns, caps, hoods, and academic accessories that are tailored to the unique traditions of Irish schools and colleges. https://celticgraduations.ie/ Ground Floor

Stand I7 and I8

CJ FALLON Since 1895 CJ Fallon has been leading the way in providing educational resources for Irish teachers and pupils. https://www.cjfallon.ie/ Ground Floor

Stand G4

COGG Baineann ról COGG le soláthar acmhainní teagaisc, soláthar seirbhísí taca, éascú a dhéanamh ar thaighde. www.cogg.ie

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Ground Floor

Stand D2

COMPUTEX Computex provides complete end-to-end IT solutions for schools, including Devices, Wi-Fi, EdTech, STEAM, Projectors, Interactive Displays, Cloud Solutions and Support. www.computex.ie

Ground Floor

Stand I4

COPYMOORE Print Management and Technology Specialists. www.copymoore.com Ground Floor

Stand C5

CORNMARKET Cornmarket has been helping public servants and their families with their financial needs for over 50 years.

Stand J3

DALY EXERCISE + PE & Fitness platform for Teachers & Pupils. We provide visual PE & fitness resources so teachers & students can have a happier & healthier classroom.

DalyExercisePlus.ie First Floor

Stand L6

DONEGAN ACOUSTICS We supply acoustic absorption panels to reduce echoes in halls and classrooms. acousticpanels.ie First Floor

Stand K4

DYNAMIS Dynamis is a specialist provider offering Irish schools proven behaviour and holding training to keep staff and children safe during incidents of concerning behaviour. http://www.positivehandling.co.uk/irish-schools

www.cornmarket.ie Ground Floor

Stands F10, G10

COUNTY PHOTOS Ireland’s leading school photography company with over 40 years of experience. Specialists in Primary and Preschool photography, we offer a nationwide service. www.countyphotos.ie Ground Floor

CREATIVE ACTIVITY Creative Activity is Ireland’s premier supplier of school educational resources, and sensory and outdoor equipment, focused on enhancing learning experiences. https://www.creative-activity.ie/

Stand I2

CYBERSAFE KIDS CyberSafeKids is an Irish charity that empowers children, parents and schools to navigate the online world safely. www.cybersafekids.ie Ground Floor

Stands D6, D7, E6

EDCO Edco is Ireland’s leading publisher of school textbooks and resources. Visit our stand to view our full range of TITLES for 2023. www.edcopublications.ie

Stands C10

Display 2 & 3 - stage area

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Stand B10

DABBLEDOO Dabbledoo is an independent Irish company dedicated to providing primary schools with the resources, training and support to deliver the music and drama curricula. dabbledoo.com

Ground Floor

Stand B4

EDUCATIONSTORE.IE

BY COMPUPAC We partner with the leaders in Edtech to provide schools and education institutions with vivid sensory learning experiences. www.educationstore.ie First Floor

Stand K8

ELASNIK COMPUTER SYSTEMS Elasnik Computers can supply and support all components of your IT infrastructure including, WIFI Networks, Student 1 to 1 devices, SEN Assistive Technology. www.elasnikcomputers.com

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Ground Floor

Stand J4

First Floor

Stand K2

ELS

FOOTFALL

ELS Primary Products provides educational resources throughout Ireland.

Footfall Ltd specialises in the supply and installation of entrance matting systems, carpet tiles, safety flooring, LVT and wall protection systems.

www.elsprimary.co.uk Ground Floor

Stands J5, J6

EPSON Epson is a Japanese multinational electronics company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of printers and projectors. www.epson.ie Ground Floor

Stand B5

E-SCHOOLS eSchools is a leading provider of school websites, mobile apps, communication tools and online learning tools. https://www.eschools.co.uk Ground Floor

Stand G3

FILFIX

Ground Floor

www.filfix.ie

Stand N11

FITTER YOUNGER We provide a simple and exciting event called the ‘School Marathon Relay’, used by Schools as a brilliant fundraising event. www.FitterYounger.com

Stand D10

FORBO Forbo Flooring Systems has been manufacturing and supplying flooring for education for more than a century. www.forbo-flooring.ie

Ground Floor

Stands A5, A6, A7, A8

FRESHTODAY Fresh Today are an established market leader in the preparation and delivery of healthy school lunches throughout the country. https://www.freshtoday.ie/

Ground Floor

Declim Ltd, is an Irish company manufacturing Filfix book covering products. Our philosophy has always been to drive innovation in the area of book covering.

First Floor

https://www.footfall.ie/

Stand H10

GAA MUSEUM The GAA Museum is celebrating 25 Years of school tours.

Find out more about our Primary School packages and our new online learning portal. https://crokepark.ie/gaamuseum Ground Floor

Stand C7

GDK GDK’ s experienced, professional team has been providing high quality ICT products and services to Irish Primary Schools for over 20 years. www.gdk.ie

Stand G5

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Stands F1, G1

GILL EDUCATION

FOLENS At Folens our vision is to make great learning easy, by providing fantastic print and digital programmes.

BRAND NEW ‘MIGHTY MATHS’ COMING SPRING 2024.

Visit us and you could win a fantastic maths workshop for your school!

https://www.folens.ie/

www.gilleducation.ie

First Floor

Stand N7

FOODDUDES Food Dudes is a curriculum-linked evidence-based healthy eating programme, developed to encourage children to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. https://www.fooddudes.ie/ 48

First Floor

Stands K11, K12, K13, K14

GLANMORE FOODS Glanmore Foods, highly regarded specialists in the production and supply of high quality Hot & Chilled School Meals and snacks. www.glanmorefoods.ie

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Stand B9

Ground Floor

Stand I9

GL ASSESSMENT

JD RESOURCES

The right assessments are an essential part of a child’s toolkit to learn. With over 40 years’ experience of working with primary schools, our assessments can help you secure the best possible outcomes for the children in your care.

Outdoor displays. Biodiversity, Wellbeing, Healthy Eating, Speech bubbles, and much more. Available in Gaeilge or Bearla.

https://www.gl-assessment.co.uk Ground Floor

Stands F4, F5

GREENIT

www.jdresources.ie Ground Floor

Stand F3

KINIA

GreenIT is Ireland’s No. 1 supplier of high quality refurbished and NEW IT equipment to Irish schools.

Kinia brings together everyone who believes in the power of learning. We want all young people to confidently create their future.

www.greenit.ie

kinia.ie

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First Floor

HEPTAGON HOUSES

KLAASKICKZ

Heptagon Houses are the sole manufacturer and installer of timber frame greenhouses in Ireland. We offer over 30 different sizes. We have a variety of accessories that can be added to your greenhouse including raised beds, two doors and a water harvesting system to name a few.

The Klaaskickz Academy is an inclusive, confidencebuilding 6-week football programme for primary schools.

The programme comes with Klaaskickz Football Boots to help children learn football through colours. Winners at the National Startup Awards 2022.

www.heptagonhouses.com

klaaskickz.com

First Floor

Stand N6

Stand L8

Ground Floor

Stand H2

IIMS

KOMPAN

The Irish Institute of Music & Song offers fun educational music-based retreats for schools on its Dublin campus.

Design, supply and installation of play equipment and surfacing.

www.irishinstituteofmusic.com

www.kompan.ie

Ground Floor

Stand G2

First Floor

Stand M6

ILLE

KYOTECH

Ille offer sustainable waste free solutions for paper towel, toilet roll and soap. Their German dispensers fitted free in schools.

Kyotech are a Managed Print & Audio-Visual Company that supply a wide range of equipment to schools and Businesses nationwide.

www.ille.ie

www.kyotech.ie

First Floor

Stand N4

Ground Floor

Stand C3

INET SAFETY

LAFAYETTE

Online Safety / Anti Cyberbullying workshops for Primary Schools.

We are Ireland & Northern Ireland’s leading photography company with a large team of fully qualified photographers, offering a broad range of photography.

www.inetsafetytalk.com First Floor

Stand L9

IT SYSTEMS At IT Systems, we provide IT Support, Network Management and IT Maintenance every day to schools just like yours! https://www.itsystems.ie/

www.lafayette.ie Ground Floor

Stand A4

LETS EDUCATE Schools preferred choice for educational resources. We supply the best quality products designed by world leaders in the education industry. www.letseducate.ie 49

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First Floor

Stand K1

First Floor

Stand L5

LETS GO TECH KIDS

HYGIENIX

Let’s Go! is Ireland’s Leading Multi Activity School Tour and Summer Camp operator with over 35 years of experience.

Supplying Hygiene Products to Ireland’s Education Sector for 38 Years. Paper Systems, Dispensers, Soap, Cleaning Products (Irish PCS). Free Delivery. 100% Irish Owned.

https://www.letsgo.ie/ Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Stand H4

Stand E9

LIOSDOIRE

MBE

Liosdoire Computers supply and install SMART Interactive touch screen panels, projectors and VR Kits designed for the classroom.

MBE are an approved Managed Print and Interactive touch screen supplier to education sector for over 40 years. www.mbe.ie & www.readandraise.ie

www.liosdoirecomputers.com Ground Floor First Floor

Stand L2

Stand H8

MCSPORT

MASON HAYES & CURRAN Mason, Hayes & Curran LLP have been supporting primary schools for many years with Ireland’s only dedicated Education Team of legal experts. We offer practical solution based advice and bespoke training for staff.

McSport have been supplying Schools for over 40 years.

Our expert Sales team will take care of all your sporting / fitness requirements. www.mcsport.ie

https://www.mhc.ie/

Smallwall School Products design, manufacture and install quality playground equipment at affordable prices. Our products are suitable for outdoor and indoor use making them a big favourite when providing for children of all ages and abilities. Materials used are recyclable and all weather.

Contact us for a no obligation quote @ www.smallwall.ie

Follow us on:

@smallwallschoolproducts @smallwallarena @smallwallschoolproducts

Email: info@smallwall.ie Telephone: 093 59015 / 087 9233653 Web: www.smallwall.ie

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Ground Floor

Stand C8

Ground Floor

Stand H6

MEMORYLANE

NEXUS

Memorylane is an Irish owned company, managed by professional photographers. We are the market leaders, in creating the most fun and popular school photography.

We believe in learning through play. In partnership with educational consultants, we design and supply unique and innovative resources.

www.memorylanephotography.ie

www.learnplaynexus.co.uk First Floor

First Floor

Stand N12

MONEYSAVE Health insurance broker, giving advice on peoples health insurance

Stand M2

OPTIMA TRAINING Schools Training/Consulting in First Aid, CPR, Wellbeing, Safety, Medication Administration, PMAV, Positive Handling, Child Lifting , Dignity at Work, and more. https://www.optimatraining.ie/

moneysave.ie Ground Floor First Floor

Stand L1

Stands D8, D9

OTB

MURRAYS RECYLED PLASTIC

Outside The Box is a passionately run company that has built up an impeccable reputation for delivering excellent educational products, customer service and after-sales support.

MURRAY’S RECYCLED PLASTIC supply maintenance free furniture. Bright colours will brighten up any yard. Picnic tables are wheelchair accessible.

www.otb.ie

https://www.recycledplastic.ie First Floor

Stand N9

NABMSE We are the voice of Special Educational Needs management, and we represent special schools and primary and post primary schools with special classes. https://nabmse.ie/ First Floor

Stand N2

NAMEDOWN NameDown provides a cloud-based solution to simplify the annual admissions process. Securely manage digital applications, offers and waiting lists. www.namedown.ie Ground Floor

Stand F8

NEWSMAG MEDIA Publishers of curriculum-linked monthly news magazines, News Flash, The Primary Planet and the worlds first audio magazine, The Fact Factory. www.newsmagmedia.ie

For a chance to win FABULOUS PRIZES visit our PASSPORT GIVEAWAY stands

Ground Floor

Stand E5

OUR FUNDRAISER SCHOOL LOTTO Our Fundraiser School Lotto service makes fundraising very easy for many schools nationwide. www.ourfundraiser.ie Ground Floor

Stand I5

OUR WORLD IRISH AID The Our World Irish Aid Awards gives students the chance to learn more about the developing world and to speak out for a better future for all the world’s people. https://www.ourworldirishaidawards.ie/ First Floor

Stand N10

PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS Partnership Schools Ireland (PSI) aims to ensure better outcomes for children by promoting partnerships between their schools, families and wider communities. It is a joint initiative by National Parents Council Primary and the Irish Primary Principals’ Network. https://www.npc.ie/partnership-schools-ireland/aboutpartnership-schools-ireland

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Stand M7

Ground Floor

Stand F2

PC PERIPHERALS

RENAISSANCE

PC Peripherals have over 30 years of experience in supplying IT products and services to schools nationally.

Renaissance is an education technology company providing personalised learning solutions, assessments, and data-driven insights to improve student outcomes.

Ground Floor

Stand B3

PERDUKO Technology and digital solutions provider to schools Google for Education Partner, Chromebooks, Chrome Licences, Laptops, Interactive Displays, Training, Managed Services. www.perduko.com Ground Floor

Stand G8

PLAYCHIMES Playchimes.ie supply primary and special needs schools with unique fun and interactive outdoor wall games and sensory panels. www.playchimes.ie First Floor

Stand K6

PLAYR - FIT

www.renlearn.co.uk Ground Floor

Stand H7

RSA Road Safety Authority mission - save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on the road.

First Floor

Stand M3

SAFE CARE TECHNOLOGIES Specialising in Assistive Technology, we provide communication and educational resources to enhance students’ school experiences. www.safecaretechnologies.com

We are a PE kit supplier determined to make uniforms more affordable and take the hassle away from schools. https://playr-fit.com/

Ground Floor

Stand B1 Ground Floor

Stands D1, E1

PRIM ED Prim-Ed Publishing is a leading provider of primary school teaching resources in Ireland. https://www.prim-ed.ie/

SCHOOL ACCOUNTING Frustrated with your school accounts ? Let us help you. Designed exclusively for Irish primary schools with Online Accounting System, Accounts Certified, Payroll Service and RCT & VAT Service. It’s simple, fully supported and cost effective.

Contact: info@schoolaccounting.ie https://schoolaccounting.ie/

Ground Floor

Stand E8

RAHMQVIST Swedish design and quality! We specialise in classroom and office products for schools and Early Years providers. www.rahmqvist.co.uk Ground Floor

Stand E10

READANDRAISE A school fundraising platform that focuses on reading literacy development while raising extra funds for your school. https://readandraise.ie/

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Stand F6

SCHOOL FITNESS IRELAND Providers of Coaches for Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics and more to more than 400 schools nationwide. www.schoolfitnessireland.com

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Stands F7, G6, G7

SCHOOL FOOD 4 PRIMARY School Food 4 Primary offers a unique food service solution and a model that makes school lunches simple for schools. www.schoolfood.ie/primary

Stand Display 4 - stage area

SENCO/ HEALTHCARE 21 Healthcare 21 in partnership with Senco Sensory Solutions provide a sensory solution from design specification to installation and education. www.healthcare21.eu

Ground Floor

Stand E4

SCHOOL GRASS Quality guaranteed. All our SchoolsGrass are guaranteed for 10 years with a 20yr+ lifespan. Old tarmac or concrete playground? SchoolsGrass.ie will transform your school play area. https://schoolsgrass.ie/ First Floor

Stand K5

SCHOOL PRINT RESOURCES School Print Resources are an educational print and publishing company supplying Irish Schools and Colleges. www.schoolprintresources.com

Ground Floor

Stand H5

SENSATIONAL KIDS Ireland’s only online child development and learning store where 100% of the profits from your purchase go towards subsidising therapy services for children! https://www.sensationalkids.ie/ First Floor

Stand M9

SHARPTEXT Suppliers and Installers of Interactive Touch Screens.

Managed Print Services. www.sharptextcork.ie

Ground Floor

Stands AA1, BB1, CC1

Ground Floor

SCHOOLCOMPUTERS.IE

SHERPA

Schoolcomputers.ie is a resource linking Schools to some of the world’s finest Technology Brands. We can let you know!

Sherpa Kids is Ireland’s leading specialist provider of onsite school age childcare

https://schoolcomputers.ie/

Stand I3

www.sherpakids.ie

Ground Floor

Stand J2

SMALL WALL Ground Floor

Stands A2, A3

SELECT Empowering Teachers and Inspiring Students through Technology. Select was born by a desire to inspire, educate and enable the wider community to discover the power and creativity of Apple technology. https://ie.selectonline.com/education

For a chance to win FABULOUS PRIZES visit our PASSPORT GIVEAWAY stands

We design, manufacture, and install affordable products that encourage children of all ages and abilities to participate in physical activity. www.smallwall.ie Ground Floor

Stand C4

SPELLINGS FOR ME Spellings for Me is an individualised spelling programme developed by two Irish primary school teachers. Over 50% of Irish primary schools now use the programme. www.spellingsforme.ie

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Stand G9

Stands Display 1

STACKED Transform the way you engage with students and colleagues with interactive screens, digital signage and video conferencing solutions. www.stacked.ie First Floor

Stand M5

STEAM Academy, offers a range of exciting and educational extracurricular activities for children aged 4 to 14. https://steamacademy.pro/

Stand K7

SUPER CALM SENSORY SUPERCALM design and install unique sensory pathways, sensory rooms, sensory tools and SNA training to effectively support SNA’s and students during movement breaks. https://www.supercalmsensoryproducts.com/ Ground Floor

Stand H9

TED KELLEHER HYGIENE 25 years of hygiene expertise in Ireland. One supplier for all your hygiene & first aid products.

TK First Aid and Hygiene supplies Ltd. Ground Floor

Stand A9

THE COOL FOOD SCHOOL At The Cool Food School, we make food fun for kids through interactive cooking classes and safe knives and peelers. https://www.thecoolfoodschool.ie First Floor

THE LUNCH BAG The Lunch Bag is Ireland’s Premier School Lunch Provider.

Every morning we handcraft lunches from quality branded produce, fresh from the local bakery and markets. www.thelunchbag.ie

STEAM ACADEMY

First Floor

Ground Floor

Stand N5

THE DAILY MILE The Daily Mile is a 15 minute daily walk, jog or run programme aimed at Primary Schools and promoted by Athletics Ireland.

Ground Floor

Stand B2

TES MyConcern is a secure online solution for child protection in schools, enabling you to record, report and manage all concerns. https://www.tes.com/for-schools Ground Floor

Stand A10

THE SENSORY POD Murrays Medical supply the Sensory Pod to make schools accessible and provide a calming space for kids. https://www.thesensorypod.ie/ Ground Floor

Stand I10

THE SIGNATURE WORKS Online, affordable, and hassle-free service for Leavers & School Trip Hoodies. Stylishly personalised to create lasting, memorable school moments. https://thesignatureworks.co.uk/ Ground Floor

Stand J1

TOTAL SENSORY SOLUTIONS Total Sensory Solutions Ltd, specializes in the design and installation of multi sensory rooms. www.totalsensory.ie Ground Floor

Stands D3, D4

VAUGHTEC VaughTEC is dedicated to bringing great technology to Irish classrooms. We supply, fit and maintain classroom Audiovisual and IT technology. www.vaughtec.ie

www.thedailymile.ie

For a chance to win FABULOUS PRIZES visit our PASSPORT GIVEAWAY stands 54

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Stand B8

VERITAS

Ground Floor

Veritas is Ireland’s leading religious publisher and retailer, dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith through our publications and stores.

Stands H1, I1

www.veritas.ie

Wonde is trusted by 28,000+ schools with maintaining and managing school data. The easy-to-use platform seamlessly integrates and synchronises data, connecting educators and pupils with learning applications and classroom tools simply and securely, while improving accuracy, saving significant time and alleviating resources.

First Floor

Stand M1

WEBWISE Webwise promote safer, better internet for children and young people. We provide free online safety education resources and training for teachers.

WONDE

https://www.wonde.com/

Webwise.ie Ground Floor First Floor

Stands K9, K10

Stand E3

WRIGGLE

WESCO Wesco are the premium suppliers of educational equipment and children’s furniture in Ireland. Our products have been designed for robust group use in childcare facilities.

Wriggle work solely in the education sector providing managed laptops and tablets and technology training and support services to schools. www.wriggle.ie

https://www.wesco-eshop.ie/

SAVE OVER €2000 on 16x iPad Class Sets €220* a month inc. VAT

For more information contact sales@wrigglelearning.ie or call +353 01 500 9060

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IPPN ANNUAL PRINCIPALS’ EDUCATION EXPO 2023

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Be in with the chance to win some fantastic prizes at the IPPN Conference.

Place your completed entry in the box marked Passport Giveaway in the in the Expo Hall between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Thursday November 16th Visit each participating stand Have your passport stamped by the exhibitor Drop your completed passport into one of the drop boxes located in the Expo Hall between 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Thursday Prize winners will be announced in the Expo Hall on Thursday at 2.30pm YOU MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO COLLECT YOUR PRIZE.

ATTENDEE INFORMATION Please complete the following information [BLOCK CAPITALS] Name

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Prize

Allianz is the largest school insurer in Ireland & we are delighted to be at the IPPN Conference to assist you with any queries you have, big or small.

Win a pair of Samsung Galaxy 6 Watch’s – latest wrist technology to tell you what you are doing good…. and not so good :).

Stand D5

Prize

4schools design and create innovative and engaging communication and learning resources including homework diaries, Irish language resources and programmes.

€500 voucher for the 5 star Monart Destination Spa in Co. Wexford.

Vouchers can be used for accommodation, day spa, lunch, dinner or treatments.

Stand L3, L4 - First Floor

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Cantec’s mission is to simplify the way our customers manage their print process and improve the efficiency of their entire print infrastructure.

The prize is a Canon i-SENSYS 1238Pr. This is a versatile A4 black and white laser printer ideal for personal use.

Stand F1, G1

Prize

At Folens our vision is to make great learning easy, by providing fantastic print and digital programmes.

Folens are delighted to present you with a €500 voucher for Ireland’s Blue Book, a fabulous collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles, and Restaurants.

CONTEST TERMS & CONDITIONS Only passports completed with official stamps will be eligible. Prize-winners be announced in the Expo Hall on Thursday.

You must be present to collect your prize at the time of the draw or another attendee’s passport will be drawn.

Prize-winners will be announced in the Expo Hall at 2.30pm on Thursday.

Passports can only be deposited between 12.30 and 1.30pm on Thursday, November 16th.

Exhibitors are not obliged to stamp passports of attendees who have not visited and spent time at the stand in person.

Photographs of winners will be taken immediately after the prize draw.

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Prize

Moneysave is the leading health insurance broker in the country. We offer tailored advice to people on their health insurance plans, getting them the best price and benefits.

Perx Card. €500 pre pay credit that can be used anywhere

Stand D6 & E6

Prize

The Educational Company of Ireland publish bestselling Primary programmes and highly engaging teacher’s resources. To learn more, visit edcopublications.ie and our new mathsandme.ie

Edco are excited to give one lucky winner a brand new iPad, a powerful teaching tool to help you with your class teaching.

Stand D2

Prize

Computex provides complete end-to-end IT solutions for schools, including Devices, Wi-Fi, EdTech, STEAM, Projectors, Interactive Displays, Cloud Solutions and IT Support.

HP ProBook 14” Laptop.

The ruggedly built HP ProBook Fortis provides reliability and performance for school.

Stand I3

Prize

As Ireland’s leading school age childcare provider, Sherpa Kids provides specifically tailored out of hours care onsite at your school.

The reMarkable 2 brings the best of both worlds – mechanical and digital. It feels just like you’re putting pen to paper, but it lets you save or share ideas in seconds.

Stand F6

Prize

Nationwide Instructors for Schools, delivering Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics and other programmes from Junior Infants through to 6th class

Spoil yourself this Christmas with a €500 Gift Voucher for Kildare Village Shopping Centre from School Fitness Ireland - Outsourced PE Provider

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Prize

Healthcare 21 customises multisensory spaces to meet your students’ sensory needs.

SensaRoam, our portable solution is perfect for space-limited schools — a fully equipped sensory trolley that transforms into a sensory room.

Here’s your chance to get your hands on the incredible remarkable 2, the revolutionary digital paper tablet that will transform the way you work and create. PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a brandnew reMarkable 2 tablet!

Lousie Tobin IPPN President lousie.tobin@ippn.ie Páiric Clerkin CEO pairic.clerkin@ippn.ie IPPN Support Office Glounthaune Co. Cork 1800 21 22 23 info@ippn.ie

2023 Conference Programme Sponsor