NOTICE FOR POST PRIMARY NQTs  undergoing the Droichead process of Induction:

Cluster 1 Repeat Term 1

The Education Centre Tralee                    27^th March 2017                            5.30p.m. – 7.30p.m.

Cluster 2 Repeat Term 2

The Education Centre Tralee                    3^rd April 2017                                  5.30p.m. – 7.30p.m.

Cluster 3  Term 3                                         2^nd May 2017                                  5.30p.m. – 7.30p.m.

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‘GetActiveintheClassroom’isdesignedtohelpteachers developideasforactivebreaksthroughouttheschooldayespeciallyinbad weatherandrestrictedspace,theresourceconsistsofgamesandactivitiesthatchildrencando at their desks or with a small rearranging of furniture and no equipment necessary – a great way to give children a ‘brain break’ and re-focus them on class work. Suitable for all class levels.

5th April 2017 - The Education Centre Tralee - 4.30p.m. - 6.30.p.m.

Physical_Activity_Workshop_2.pdf

NEPS in association with the Education Centre Tralee are giving advance notice of a two-day facilitator training course for the “FRIENDS for Life” programme which will take place on:  

Monday, 3^rd April & Tuesday, 4^th April 2017

This evidence-based anxiety prevention and resiliency building programme is designed for use in schools.   It is particularly suitable for children from 3^rd to 6^th classes as part of their SPHE programme.   An information leaflet is attached. 

This programme can be used with whole classes or targeted groups and is suitable for a wide range of personnel/facilitators, including: Principals; Deputy Principals; SPHE or Health Promotion Coordinators; Resource/Learning Support Teachers or class teachers.   As this course is in high demand, the numbers of teachers allowed per school are as follows:

 Post Primary Schools

‘FRIENDS for Life’ and ‘MY FRIENDS Youth’ Training

5^th & 6^th April 2017 (9.30a.m.-3.30p.m)

Venue:  The Education Centre, Tralee.

This programme can be used with whole classes or targeted groups and is suitable for a wide range of personnel/facilitators, including: SPHE Coordinators; Guidance Counsellors; SEN teachers; Year Heads; Pastoral Care members; Deputy Principals or Principals.  As this course is expected to be in high demand, up to two teachers per school can be trained. 

If you are interested in reserving places please book on-line www.edcentretralee.ie before 16^th March 2017.  Places will be limited.  It will be on a first come first serve basis.  There will be 30 places in total on the course.  In the interim, if you have questions, please contact your NEPS Psychologist.

Measures Workshops March 2017 - Suitable for all Primary  Teachers

4Workshop 1 Explore how pupils develop their conceptual understanding of Length, Area and Weight, followed by engaging in a range of practical activities, examining the opportunities for genuine linkage and integration of measures across the curriculum.

4Workshop 2 This follow-on workshop explores how pupils develop their conceptual understanding of Capacity, Time and Money. The practical activities are designed to engage all pupils in seeing the real-life application of measures.

To book your place at the workshop please go to www.pdst.ie/onlinebooking