DDLETB is the proud patron of 9 Community National Schools (CNS) and 3 Community Special Schools (CSS), providing high-quality, inclusive, and student-centred education at primary level. But what exactly is a Community National School, and what makes it unique? Community National Schools are state-funded, co-educational, multi-denominational primary schools that welcome all children of all backgrounds, […]
The 7th February will be remembered as a historic day for Ardgillan College, marking a momentous victory for the Senior Boys GAA team. All roads led to Darver, where the Ardgillan squad faced off in an intense battle to claim the title of Leinster GAA champions. The team’s journey to this achievement was paved with […]
On Thursday, 13th February, the annual National Ethos Symposium in Portlaoise marked an exciting milestone with the official launch of the new Patrons’ Curriculum: Identity, Multi-Belief, and Values Education (IMBVE). The event brought together 200 ETB teachers and leaders, all eager to explore this innovative approach to values-based education. In her keynote address, Anne Marie […]
Members of DDLETB schools, colleges and centres recently attended the annual BETT Conference in London, the world’s largest EdTech event, bringing together over 30,000 educators, policymakers, and industry changemakers from 130 countries. With more than 500 EdTech exhibitors and 300 expert speakers, BETT continues to be a game-changing event, highlighting the future of education through technology and innovation. For Team DDLETB, BETT […]
‘I am Whatever I Choose to Become’ was a Hip Hop, Rap and Street Art collaborative project by the talented students of Ballydowd Special Care School. The project synergised the skills of NOISE Music and street artist Shane Ha with the students ‘creativity and unique perspectives. This exciting project culminated in an exhibition beside the […]
We were delighted to see the return of the Teacher Leadership Programme (TLP) in 2024, following its ‘Reflect and Review’ phase. The programme continues to empower educators to drive positive change and innovation in their schools. Have a look below at the exciting titles for this year’s TLP projects, showcasing the creativity and dedication of […]
Congratulations to Deansrath CC and St.Kevin’s CC who have launched the ‘Everyone A Reader’ project sponsored by a local engineering company and supported by Children’s Books Ireland. The project aims to build a love of reading among students, staff and the wider community. Each school will receive 400 new books for each year of the […]
