Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ddletb Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.ddletb.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [New Community Special Schools Admissions Notice](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-community-special-schools-admissions-notice/) - New Community Special Schools Admissions Notice The admissions process for two new DDLETB Community Special Schools in Citywest and Balbriggan will open on Friday 8th May 2026. The application form will be available on our website on Friday 8th of May. Click here for more information on Balbriggan Community Special School Click here for more - [DDLETB Head Office awarded the IBEC Keep Well Mark accreditation](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-head-office-awarded-the-ibec-keep-well-mark-accreditation/) - DDLETB Head Office has been officially awarded the IBEC Keep Well Mark accreditation, recognising our strong commitment to promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff. The Keep Well Mark is a national workplace wellbeing accreditation developed by IBEC. It recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence across a structured set of wellbeing standards. To earn this accreditation, - [Blind learners discover Irish masterpieces](https://www.ddletb.ie/blind-learners-discover-irish-masterpieces/) - A group of blind and visually impaired Ukrainian ESOL learners visited the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) recently. The group enjoyed some of the nation’s best-loved paintings through tactile and sensory materials relating to items in the NGI’s main collection. The five learners, who are all residents at City West Accommodation Centre, Dublin, were met - [Ardgillan College students at St Andrew’s International Model United Nations](https://www.ddletb.ie/ardgillan-college-students-at-st-andrews-international-model-united-nations/) - Swedish Success at Model United Nations! Ardgillan College students at St Andrew’s International Model United Nations From Friday 13th to Monday 16th February, five students from Ardgillan College took part in St Andrew’s International Model United Nations (SAIMUN), a four-day conference that brought together students from schools across Ireland and beyond to debate some of - [Collinstown Park Sports Complex Hosts Launch Of Clondalkin Autism Friendly Towns Programme](https://www.ddletb.ie/collinstown-park-sports-complex-hosts-launch-of-clondalkin-autism-friendly-towns-programme/) - Collinstown Park Sports Complex was honoured to host the recent launch of the Clondalkin Autism Friendly Towns Programme, marking an important step forward in creating a more inclusive and accessible community for autistic people and their families. The event brought together a wide range of voices, including community groups, local businesses, advocates and public representatives, - [Reach Fund 2026 Application And Information Sessions](https://www.ddletb.ie/reach-fund-2026-application-and-information-sessions/) - The Reach Fund 2026 is now open for applications to Community Education Groups. Please register for either or both of our online information sessions on the QR code scheduled for the following dates by 5pm on Friday, 23rd January: Monday 26th January at 11am Wednesday 4th February at 11am The 2026 application form in pdf format and Reach - [Festival of Music - Tickets On Sale Now!](https://www.ddletb.ie/festival-of-music-tickets-on-sale-january-26/) - The DDLETB Festival of Music takes place on the 3rd of March 2026. We're very excited about the show and tickets are now on sale from the National Concert Hall (NCH) website. From Pop, Rock, Traditional, Folk to Classical Music the students perform as soloists, in groups, in bands and as part of the DDLETB - [Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence at Collinstown Sports Complex](https://www.ddletb.ie/cycling-inclusion-centre-of-excellence-at-collinstown-sports-complex/) - DDLETB in partnership with Variety Ireland and Active South Dublin launch Ireland's first "Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence" located in Collinstown Sports Complex. The Bikehub first opened in 2021 with a fleet of 50 standard bikes, and in April 2024, expanded its services to support children with additional needs. The demand for inclusive cycling quickly - [Primary Schools Survey 2030](https://www.ddletb.ie/primary-schools-survey-2030/) - DDLETB calls on parents and guardians to participate in Primary Schools Survey 2030 and have their say on the future of primary education The release of a nationwide survey to all parents of children aged 0-12 by the Department of Education and Youth has been welcomed by Ireland’s Education & Training Boards. The survey found - [Dublin College Is Launched!](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-college-is-launched/) - Dublin College Is Launched! We're part of Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), one of Ireland's largest education and training providers. We serve over 865,000 people across Fingal, South Dublin, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, and we've brought all our Further Education and Training (FET) services together under one roof to make things simpler - [25th DDLETB Festival of Music Is Happening In March 2026!](https://www.ddletb.ie/25th-ddletb-festival-of-music-is-happening-in-march-2026/) - We are delighted to announce that the 25th Festival of Music will take place in the National Concert Hall on 3rd March 2026. This will include performances by students from DDLETB Community Colleges & Gaelcholáistí. From Pop, Rock, Traditional, Folk to Classical Music the students perform as soloists, in groups, in bands and as part - [Exploring DDLETB Courses This Leaving Cert Results Day](https://www.ddletb.ie/exploring-ddletb-courses-this-leaving-cert-results-day/) - Congratulations to the class of 2025 - you have made it through second level and completed your Leaving Cert, and that in itself is a huge achievement. Well done. Today may feel exciting, overwhelming, or even a little uncertain, but remember this - there are many, many options open to you. Dublin and Dún Laoghaire - [Honouring Excellence: Priory Youthreach Awards Celebration ](https://www.ddletb.ie/honouring-excellence-priory-youthreach-awards-celebration/) - Celebrating Success: Priory Youthreach Learners Take the Next Step Toward a Bright Future Level 4 graduates 2025 Priory Youthreach was extremely proud to present QQI Level 4 awards to our dedicated learners. Each of them is now taking the next step on their journey toward a bright future in both employment and further education. Molly - [Festival Of Music: Full Concert Now Online!](https://www.ddletb.ie/festival-of-music-full-concert-now-online/) - Every spring, the Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) treats Dublin audiences to a magical concert featuring the musical talents of its learners. The 2025 edition took place in the prestigious National Concert Hall on Tuesday 4th March 2025, marking the 24th year of this inspiring festival. It’s more than just a - [Dublin School Leaders Attend National Leadership Conference](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-school-leaders-attend-national-leadership-conference/) - ETBI CNS, CSS and CHS Principals' & Deputy Principals' Symposium 2025 The symposium, which took place in Portlaoise on 22nd & 23rd May, facilitated dialogue about leadership and management across ETB schools, saw a keynote from National Parents Council CEO Aine Lynch and had a variety of peer-to-peer workshops, with experienced Principals’ sharing advice with - [Past Learner Liam Nugent to Feature on RTÉ’s Six One News](https://www.ddletb.ie/past-learner-liam-nugent-to-feature-on-rtes-six-one-news/) - We have some exciting news to share… One of our outstanding past learners, Liam Nugent, recently featured in a segment on RTÉ’s Six One News. While the exact air date for the full interview has not yet been confirmed, RTÉ News shared a short preview of Liam’s inspiring interview on their social media. You can view the preview here: RTE News - [New Patrons’ Curriculum Launched At National Ethos Symposium](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-patrons-curriculum-launched-at-national-ethos-symposium/) - 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 - [Exciting Launch of the Ethos Ambassador Programme!](https://www.ddletb.ie/exciting-launch-of-the-ethos-ambassador-programme/) - The DDLETB Ethos Ambassador Programme was launched earlier this year. A transformative initiative empowering our students to bring positive change to their schools and communities. This year, 24 schools have joined the programme, with 120 dedicated student Ambassadors stepping up to lead the way. Through engaging workshops, these young leaders will explore the core values - [DDLETB Shares its Adoption of the ALTITUDE Charter & Joins the National Call to Action on Universal Design](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-shares-its-adoption-of-the-altitude-charter-joins-the-national-call-to-action-on-universal-design/) - DDLETB has publicly declared its support for and adoption of ALTITUDE – the National Charter for Universal Design (UD) in Tertiary Education. The ETB joined today’s national call to action for institutions and agencies to work towards a more universally designed tertiary education system.DDLETB strongly believes that ‘inclusion is everyone’s business’, and that all staff - [DDLETB Scoops Awards and Praise at National Education Event](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-etbs-scoop-awards-and-praise-at-national-education-event/) - Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Boards (ETBs) scooped a national award, a runner up prize and the judges praise at this year’s ETB Excellence Awards, held in Croke Park [27th March] as part of ETB Week 2025, which showcases Ireland’s sixteen ETBs and the services they provide to learners of all ages. Two - [CNS Quiz Quest 2025: A Celebration of Learning and Fun!](https://www.ddletb.ie/cns-quiz-quest-2025-a-celebration-of-learning-and-fun/) - On March 26th, as part of ETB Week celebrations, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th class students from our Community National Schools gathered at DDLETB Head Office for the highly anticipated annual CNS Quiz Quest. The event brought together bright young minds from across DDLETB for a day filled with excitement, fun, teamwork, and a shared - [Rath Dara CC and Donabate CC Awarded Schools of Sanctuary Status](https://www.ddletb.ie/rath-dara-cc-and-donabate-cc-awarded-schools-of-sanctuary-status/) - Rath Dara Community College Rath Dara Community College was thrilled to be awarded Champion School of Sanctuary status at a ceremony held at TU Dublin, Grangegorman, in February. At the ceremony, nine students showcased a unique cultural fusion, blending performances of bodhrán, African drums, Irish dancing, and a group dance incorporating elements from five different - [Cyberwise At Deansrath Community College](https://www.ddletb.ie/cyberwise-at-deansrath-community-college/) - Success of Deansrath Community College TY students at the Adventures in Cyberland Awards at UCD November 2024 was a hugely successful month for TY students Emily Pesak, George Hurst and Piotr Zawierta, who submitted their project "The Lost Soul: Revealing Hidden Depths in Cybersecurity" for the Adventures in Cyberland Awards, organised by Marelle Rice of - [Reach Fund](https://www.ddletb.ie/reach-fund/) - [Reach Fund 2025 Now Accepting Applications](https://www.ddletb.ie/reach-fund-2025-now-accepting-applications/) - [DDLETB Community National Schools: Inclusive, Innovative, and Inspiring](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-community-national-schools-inclusive-innovative-and-inspiring/) - 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, - [DDLETB Engages with Global EdTech Leaders at BETT 2025](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-engages-with-global-edtech-leaders-at-bett-2025/) - 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 - [Well done to Leinster Champions, Ardgillan College!](https://www.ddletb.ie/well-done-to-leinster-champions-ardgillan-college/) - 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 - [2025 Local Youth Club Grant Scheme is now open for applications](https://www.ddletb.ie/2025-local-youth-club-grant-scheme-is-now-open-for-applications/) - [Creativity Shines in Ballydowd Special Care School](https://www.ddletb.ie/creativity-shines-in-ballydowd-special-care-school/) - ‘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 - [#ETBWEEK 2025](https://www.ddletb.ie/etbweek-2025/) - [DDLETB Festival Of Music 2025 - Get Your Tickets!](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-festival-of-music-2025-get-your-tickets/) - [Read The Latest Edition Of The DDLETB Developments Newsletter](https://www.ddletb.ie/read-the-latest-edition-of-the-ddletb-developments-newsletter/) - [Teacher Leadership Programme Review Of 2024 - Looking Forward To 2025](https://www.ddletb.ie/teacher-leadership-programme-review-of-2024-looking-forward-to-2025/) - 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 - [Deansrath CC and St. Kevin's CC - Everyone A Reader Project](https://www.ddletb.ie/deansrath-cc-and-st-kevins-cc-everyone-a-reader-project/) - 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 - [Red Weather Warning 24 January - Schools, Colleges & Centres Closed](https://www.ddletb.ie/red-weather-warning-24-january-schools-colleges-centres-closed/) - [DDLETB AES North West Welcomes Minister For Finance](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-aes-north-west-welcomes-minister-for-finance/) - [Adult Education Student Mark On His Experience Of Returning To Education](https://www.ddletb.ie/adult-education-student-mark-on-his-experience-of-returning-to-education/) - Today we have a post by Mark Daly, who is a student with the adult literacy service in Loughlinstown. Thank you to Caro Neville the Adult Literacy Organiser with the DDLETB Adult Education Service - South East. My name is Mark Daly and I’m from Wicklow I had always struggled with maths and numeracy. In - [Scoil Choilim CNS visit Dáil Éireann](https://www.ddletb.ie/scoil-choilim-cns-visit-dail-eireann/) - [Let's Talk About Literacy](https://www.ddletb.ie/lets-talk-about-literacy/) - [BFEI News Roundup](https://www.ddletb.ie/bfei-news-roundup/) - [Mount Seskin CC’s Heart of Gold & Cultural Links With Valencia](https://www.ddletb.ie/mount-seskin-cc-heart-of-gold/) - [5th Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) Biennale](https://www.ddletb.ie/5th-validation-of-prior-learning-vpl-biennale/) - [New PATH FET To HE Project](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-path-fet-to-he-project/) - [Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2024 - Apply Now!](https://www.ddletb.ie/local-youth-club-grant-scheme-2024-apply-now/) - The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. Funding for the Scheme is provided by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is administered locally by Education and Training Boards (ETBs) on behalf of DCEDIY. You can now apply for the grant for - [Loughlinstown Student Chosen As Representative For Sergent Shriver Global Messenger. (SSGM)](https://www.ddletb.ie/loughlinstown-student-chosen-as-representative-for-sergent-shriver-global-messenger-ssgm/) - We are delighted to share some fantastic news from Margaret Turley. Margaret is currently working towards Spreadsheet Methods L4 and Challenging Discrimination L3 qualifications, and Personal Decision Making with the DDLETB Adult Education Service based in Loughlinstown Training Centre. Margaret has been chosen as Sargent Shriver Global Messenger. This prestigious role is awarded to Special Olympics - [It's ETB Week 2024](https://www.ddletb.ie/its-etb-week-2024/) - [Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024](https://www.ddletb.ie/seachtain-na-gaeilge-2024/) - [A Day of Celebration at Scoil Cholim Community National School](https://www.ddletb.ie/a-day-of-celebration-at-scoil-cholim-community-national-school/) - An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visit for A Day of Celebration at DDLETB Scoil Cholim Community National School. - [DDLETB Festival Of Music 2024 - Get Your Tickets!](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-festival-of-music-2024-get-your-tickets/) - [TARGETED YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT INITIATIVE 2024](https://www.ddletb.ie/targeted-youth-employability-support-initiative-2024/) - The aim of the Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative (TYESI) is to engage and support the harder-to-reach young people aged 15 to 24 years who are not currently in employment, education, or training. For further information contact or an application pack please contact seanwade@ddletb.ie Eligibility Criteria 1. The initiative is open to youth organisations that - [Primary & Second Level Schools](https://www.ddletb.ie/about-our-schools/) - [Further Education & Training](https://www.ddletb.ie/find-a-further-education-or-training-course/) - [Youth](https://www.ddletb.ie/youth/) - [Corporate](https://www.ddletb.ie/corporate-about-us/) - [Today Is We Are DDLETB Day!](https://www.ddletb.ie/today-is-we-are-ddletb-day/) - Today, 30th November, we are celebrating "We Are DDLETB Day!" Follow along on social media as we celebrate the MASSIVE and enthusiastic participation of our primary and secondary schools, are colleges and centres of further education. DDLETB is a vibrant community of learners, educators and support staff. Our community's spirit will be shining brightly on - [New Developments at Ballydowd Special Care Unit  ](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-developments-at-ballydowd-special-care-unit/) - On Tuesday the 11th of July, Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) and Tusla – Child and Family Agency jointly unveiled a Home Economics classroom and a Barista training room at the Ballydowd Special Care Unit and school in South Dublin. The event was marked by the visit of Josepha Madigan, Minister of State - [Want To Get Your DDLETB School Involved With Debating & Chess?](https://www.ddletb.ie/want-to-get-your-ddletb-school-involved-with-debating-chess/) - DDLETB Inter-Schools Debating This year will see our DDLETB Inter-Schools debating competition rolled out to both junior and senior level. The competition was a huge success with junior level last year and we look forward to welcoming senior level debaters this year. The programme will run through-out the year and the final will take place - [Learners From South East Adult Education Service Visit National Botanical Gardens & Arboretum, Wicklow](https://www.ddletb.ie/learners-from-south-east-adult-education-service-visit-national-botanic-gardens-arboretum-wicklow/) - Today we have a post from Caro Neville, Adult Literacy Organiser at the Dun Laoghaire Adult Education Service - South East at DDLETB Loughlinstown Training Centre. You can find out more about all DDLETB's Adult Education Services by clicking here. A Visit To The National Botanical Gardens & Arboretum This year we used the NALA - [Lá na nGaelcholáistí - DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/la-na-ngaelcholaisti-ddletb/) - Lá na nGaelcholáistí Bhí teacht le chéile ag Gaelcholáistí agus Aonad an BOOÁCDL ar an 26 Lúnasa ag cur tús don bhliain acadúil 23/24. Tháinig baill foirne ón gcúig scoil ar fad le chéile san Óstán Plaza i dTamhlacht faoin téama ‘ag cur le Teagasc agus Foghlaim i Suíomh Lán-Ghaeilge.’ Bhí atmaisféar fuinniúil, spleodrach, gaelach - [An Exciting Day for Coláiste Cois Life ](https://www.ddletb.ie/an-exciting-day-for-colaiste-cois-life/) - Labhair an tAire um Bhreidoideachas & Ardoideachas, Simon Harris i gColáiste Cois Life ar Chéadaoin 23 Lúnasa nuair bhí ionad traenála nua á sheoladh aige ar son an Ionad Traenála Naisiúnta Mount Lucas. Baineann an t-ionad seo le cúrsaí tógála agus iarfheistiú tithíochta agus d'fhreastail ranganna Staidéar Foirgníochta CCL ar an ionad i rith na bliana - [Well Done To All Of Our Leaving Cert Learners!](https://www.ddletb.ie/well-done-to-all-our-leaving-cert-learners/) - Well done to all of our Leaving Certificate learners from across our 31 Community Colleges and our Youthreach and Adult Education Centres who received their results today. We are extremely proud of your hard work, dedication and perseverance and we wish you all the very best for the future. Your schools/colleges/centres and the wider #DDLETB - [Find The Right Course For You With DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/find-the-right-course-for-you-with-ddletb/) - Congratulations to all the recent school leavers who've recently completed their Leaving Certificate! Your journey of lifelong learning is just beginning, and DDLETB is here to offer you exciting opportunities in further education and training. Use our course finder to search for the course you are interested in pursuing. Whether you're in Balbriggan, Dún Laoghaire, - [Dublin Heroes Ray & Jack Inspire Students and Staff](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-heroes-ray-jack-inspire-students-and-staff/) - RTE Newsreader & Special Olympian feature in national “ETB Heroes” campaign Former Dublin Education & Training Board students, RTE’s Kennedy, and gold medal-winning Special Olympian Jack McFadden feature in a national campaign to highlight Ireland’s 16 Education & Training Boards which launched this week. In the “ETB Heroes” video released by Education and Training Boards - [DDLETB Active Youth Challenge 2023 ](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-active-youth-challenge-2023/) - The Active Youth Challenge (AYC), hosted by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB Youth and Sports Section, is an annual programme which encourages young people (aged 10-24) to be physically active for an hour each week for a period of twelve weeks. The programme commences each year in February and culminates in May with a public - [Reduced Fees For PLC Courses For Academic Year 2023 - 2024](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-zero-fees/) - Opportunities For School Leavers! In response to the cost of living crisis, we are implementing a significant reduction in fees for all domestic students undertaking a Post Leaving Cert (PLC) course in the upcoming academic year 2023 - 2024. All fees, excluding a nominal registration fee of no more than €50 will be waived. Visit - [ESOL (English Language) For Nurses & Healthcare Professionals](https://www.ddletb.ie/esol-english-language-for-nurses-healthcare-professionals/) - Free Intensive Intermediate English Language Course for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals A unique opportunity for qualified Healthcare workers (Nurses) who are availing of International Protection (from a refugee background who have permission to work in Ireland), who have trained outside Ireland to get intensive support with their English to achieve B1 on the Common European - [Youth Club Equipment Grant Scheme - Apply Now](https://www.ddletb.ie/youth-club-equipment-grant-scheme-apply-now/) - The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (D/CEDIY) has made funding available in 2023 for a small capital equipment grant for youth clubs or similar organisations that have or are in receipt of a grant under the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Wednesday 18th - [Sun, Sand and CPD in Spain](https://www.ddletb.ie/sun-sand-and-cpd-in-spain/) - Today we have a guest post by Irene Goldrick, a teacher at Blackrock Further Education Institute, who participated in a five day, fully funded, Erasmus+ CDP course in Malaga, Spain last month. Getting there Around 1pm on Sunday 19th March, eight BFEI (Blackrock Further Education Institute) teachers gathered in Dublin airport in an atmosphere of - [Loughlinstown Training Centre Open Day - 17th May](https://www.ddletb.ie/loughlinstown-training-centre-open-day-17th-may/) - Loughlinstown Training Centre's OPEN DAY takes place on Wednesday, May 17th from 10 am to 3 pm. This event will host more than 25 exhibitors from across a range of sectors designed to meet the education and learning needs of adults in South County Dublin. On the day we will have DDLETB local PLC colleges - [Design Exhibition In Blackrock Further Education Institute](https://www.ddletb.ie/design-exhibition-in-blackrock-further-education-institute/) - After a year of hard work in Blackrock Further Education Institute, our design students are ready to exhibit their work. Interior and Architectural Design, Landscape Design, Product, and Graphic Design students have put together an exciting selection of their work for visitors to enjoy. The exhibition opens on Tuesday 23 May from 6 pm to - [Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) - Apply Now](https://www.ddletb.ie/local-youth-club-grant-scheme-lycgs-apply-now/) - The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. Funding for the Scheme is provided by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is administered locally by Education and Training Boards (ETBs) on behalf of DCEDIY. The ETB is considered to be a co-grantor - [Floristry Show At SCFE](https://www.ddletb.ie/floristry-show-at-scfe/) - DDLETB Sallynoggin College of Further Education Flower Show An Exhibition of Wedding Flower Designs by the Professional Floristry Students At Sallynoggin College Of Further Education (SCFE) we would like to invite you all to our beautiful Floristry Wedding Fair which takes place on Wednesday 19th April at 5 pm in the college. Please also look - [ETBI Patron's Framework on Ethos Launched](https://www.ddletb.ie/etbi-patrons-framework-on-ethos/) - The ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos has been launched. You can download a PDF of the framework here. Below you can read the foreword to the document from ETBI General Secretary, Paddy Lavelle. I am delighted to introduce this publication, the ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos. This document is central to the Education and Training - [DDLETB To Lead Project For New College Of The Future in Swords/Fingal.](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-to-lead-project-for-new-college-of-the-future-in-swords-fingal/) - An announcement on Friday, December 2nd by Minister Simon Harris TD, sees us one step closer to a College of The Future for Swords/Fingal. It was a wonderful afternoon proudly hosted by Youthreach Swords and attended by ETBI General Secretary Paddy Lavelle, DDLETB CE Caitríona Murphy, Director of FET Siobhan Lynch, Andrew Brownlee CEO at - [EAL Updates - Certification Of EAL Teachers](https://www.ddletb.ie/eal-updates-certification-of-eal-teachers/) - 24 teachers from 24 different DDLETB and non-DDLETB schools were trained in June 2022 and have just received their internationally recognised certification from Cambridge English. In keeping with our ethos, the certification of this new cohort of teachers continues DDLETB’s focus on quality and Excellence in Education in the area of EAL. Courses to train - [DDLETB Adult Education Learner Featured At The An Post Book Awards - Her Story!](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-adult-education-learner-featured-at-the-an-post-book-awards-her-story/) - Today we have a guest post from Caro Neville, Adult Literacy Organiser at the Adult Education Service (AES) in Loughlinstown, and Amanda Byrne, a learner who returned to education after working for thirty years. Amanda and Caro were recently featured at the National Book Awards. The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) approached Caro, asking if - [ETB Day (and) Week Is Coming!](https://www.ddletb.ie/etb-day-and-week-is-coming/) - ETB Ireland, DDLETB and all of the ETBs around Ireland are celebrating 10 years since the establishment of Education and Training Boards What Is ETB Week? 27th February - 3rd March A week-long celebration of heroes and learners in the 16 Education and Training Boards throughout Ireland, showcasing the services they provide to learners in - [DDLETB Festival Of Music - Tickets On Sale Now](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-festival-of-music-tickets-on-sale-now/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board’s Annual Festival of Music will be taking place in the National Concert Hall on Tuesday 28th February at 7:30pm. The Festival showcases the excellent musical talent that exists amongst the students in Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB schools. After a two-year gap due to Covid 19, we are delighted - [National Further Education & Training Learners Forum Event](https://www.ddletb.ie/national-further-education-training-learners-forum-event/) - The National Learner Forum will take place on Wednesday 1st of March at the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght. What Is The National Learner Forum? The National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum is designed to provide a platform for you to share your experience in Further Education and Training. You share your experience - [It's ETB Week!](https://www.ddletb.ie/its-etb-week/) - Celebrating 10 years since the establishment of Education and Training Boards DDLETB is joining 15 other Education and Training Boards throughout Ireland for a week-long celebration of heroes and learners from 27th February – 3rd March. To mark the milestone, a national ‘ETB Week’ is being coordinated by Education and Training Boards Ireland, which will - [DDLETB and Coláiste Pobail Setanta present our ETB Hero, Jack McFadden](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-and-colaiste-pobail-setanta-present-our-etb-hero-jack-mcfadden/) - Our ETB Hero for 2023 Jack was a student in the Croi ASD class for 6 Years in Colàiste Pobail Setanta and graduated in May 2021. Jack is on the ASD spectrum and also has Dyslexia.Jack accessed all his classes in Croi for the 1st three years of his post-primary education. With the support of the School leaders, staff - [Air Corps Celebrate QQI Achievements](https://www.ddletb.ie/air-corps-celebrate-qqi-achievements/) - As we enjoy 10 years of DDLETB this week, here's another reason to celebrate. DDLETB Adult Education Service South West and the Air Corps celebrate QQI achievements and the end of a project! Seven Air Corps personnel received their QQI certificates at a celebration event in head office on 21st February 2023. The group were the - [ETB Week: The DDLETB Literacy Awareness Quiz](https://www.ddletb.ie/etb-week-the-ddletb-literacy-awareness-quiz/) - Today we have a guest post from Sinead Hyland. Sinead is the Regional Literacy Coordinator for Further Education and Training in DDLETB. Have you ever wondered how Rugby scores are worked out? Or have you ever helped someone use a new piece of technology? Or have you wondered whether you should start, begin, commence or - [ETB Day At BFEI](https://www.ddletb.ie/etb-day-at-bfei/) - Today we have a guest post from Sheila Maher at Blackrock Further Education Institute. 10 years of the ETB was marked by a week of celebrations and for everyone in BFEI this culminated in a packed and fun-filled day on Friday 3rd March. The tone of the day was set by staff and students being - [New Website Launch At Dundrum College Of Further Education Winter Village Event](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-website-launch-at-dundrum-college-of-further-education-winter-village-event/) - Dundrum College of Further Education has launched a beautiful, brand-new website. The site was launched at the college's recent Winter Village event. Winter Village Event This fun and festive day, organised by the Student Society, included wreath making, raffles, and a food barter - all to raise money for local charities. Classrooms were filled with - [Power of Disability Student Online Conference](https://www.ddletb.ie/power-of-disability-student-online-conference/) - Register now for the upcoming student conference, Power of Disability, taking place online on Wednesday and Thursday 25th and 26th of January 2023.The conference is led-by and aimed at students with disabilities at all levels, HE (postgraduate and undergraduate) and FET, and focuses on empowerment, building community, exploring allyship, and understanding how to be a constructive advocate. - [CORPARÁIDEACH](https://www.ddletb.ie/corporate-about-us/) - [Happy New Year From DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/happy-new-year-from-ddletb-2/) - Happy New Year to all of our students and staff in DDLETB. Let's hope for a peaceful and healthy 2023 for everyone! - [Happy Christmas!](https://www.ddletb.ie/happy-christmas/) - Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to all of our lovely students and staff. DDLETB Head Office will close on 23 December and re-open on 3 January 2023. See you in the New Year! - [Remembering Vicky Phelan](https://www.ddletb.ie/remembering-vicky-phelan/) - Photo: Leah Farrell | Credit: RollingNews.ie | Copyright: RollingNews.ie This week in DDLETB and across all the Education and Training Boards of Ireland, we are standing up for the rights of individuals & tackling bullying and promoting our ETHOS and core values: Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect. So it seems particularly appropriate to remember - [ETBI to launch new Ethos framework for DDLETB schools](https://www.ddletb.ie/etbi-to-launch-new-ethos-framework-for-ddletb-schools/) - Tá BOOÉ chun Creat Nua Éitis a Sheoladh le hAghaidh Scoileanna BOOÁCDL Seolfaidh Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna Éireann (BOOÉ) Creat Phátrúin BOOÉ ar Éiteas do scoileanna Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Átha Cliath agus Dhún Laoghaire ag ócáid Dé Céadaoin, an 23 Samhain ó 10-1in in Óstán Cill Uasaille, Bóthar Chill Chuillinn, Cill Uasaille, An Nás, - [Online Art Auction - Proceeds To LauraLynn Foundation & Ukrainian Appeal](https://www.ddletb.ie/online-art-auction-proceeds-to-lauralynn-foundation-ukrainian-appeal/) - The DDLETB Adult Education Service in Blanchardstown will be holding an online art auction on the 9th of December. The auction is in aid of the Ukrainian Appeal and the Laura Lynn Foundation. The auction is a perfect opportunity to get a unique piece of art - makes a great Christmas pressie! There are beautiful - [Oh My God, What A Complete Education! Podcast](https://www.ddletb.ie/oh-my-god-what-a-complete-education-podcast/) - OMG What A Complete Education ETBI (Education And Training Boards Ireland) are delighted to announce a brand-new podcast series created in partnership with SOLAS and co-hosted by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, authors of the ‘Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling’ series. As Further Education & Training alumni, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen will - [ETHOS - THE VALUE OF CARE IN OUR SCHOOLS](https://www.ddletb.ie/ethos-the-value-of-care-in-our-schools/) - WHAT DOES THE VALUE OF CARE LOOK LIKE IN DDLETB? This school term DDLETB took the opportunity to explore what the value of care looks like. It has provided a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the incredibly high level of care provided to all members of the DDL community. The Mentimeter word cloud captures - [Inaugural Review of DDLETB’s Further Education and Training Quality Assurance System](https://www.ddletb.ie/inaugural-review-of-ddletbs-further-education-and-training-quality-assurance-system/) - QQI has recently completed an external review of DDLETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Quality Assurance (QA) systems. Preparation for this first (inaugural) review of the ETB’s QA system began in the late summer/autumn of 2021 and concluded in May 2021 with the week-long visit of an External Review Panel consisting of national and international - [Active Consent Awareness Week](https://www.ddletb.ie/active-consent-awareness-week/) - DDLETB is proud to support Active Consent Awareness Week, taking place from 28th November to 2nd December. What is consent? Consent is an ongoing, mutual and freely-given agreement to take part in sexual activity. It applies to all relationships, all genders, and all sexualities. You can find out tons of information about consent and why - [EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Visits Youthreach Swords](https://www.ddletb.ie/eu-commissioner-for-cohesion-and-reforms-visits-youthreach-swords/) - Staff and students at Youthreach Swords were delighted to welcome EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira to their amazing centre. The Commissioner was overwhelmed by the work, skills and achievements of both present and past students and all the staff. The Commissioner made all the students feel so relaxed, as she asked them - [IGNITE - Youth Development Through Sport 2022](https://www.ddletb.ie/ignite-youth-development-through-sport-2022/) - IGNITE is a super programme for people aged 18–24 years old with an interest in Sport. It's a full-time course, Monday - Friday and a training allowance is provided. It takes place at Castlemill Education Centre, Flemington Community Centre, Balbriggan, K32 P237. IGNITE is designed to engage young people by combining the key elements of - [DFEI Apprentice Wins Carpentry Competition At WorldSkills Ireland](https://www.ddletb.ie/dfei-apprentice-wins-carpentry-competition-at-worldskills-ireland/) - Congratulations to DFEI apprentice Jason O'Shea who won the Carpentry competition at the WorldSkills Ireland event last week. This win, in addition to DFEi apprentice Dominic Flood winning the Joinery competition earlier in the year, constitutes a "double" for DFEi and DDLETB in the trade of Carpentry and Joinery. A wonderful achievement for the apprentices - [Major capital funding for further education and training in Clondalkin](https://www.ddletb.ie/major-capital-funding-for-further-education-and-training-in-clondalkin/) - The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. received a warm welcome today in Clondalkin. He was visiting the Further Education and Training (FET) Centre in Monastery Road where he announced the awarding of a multi-million euro project to refurbish and extend the premises. Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education - [Video - Adult Education Services In Ukrainian Language](https://www.ddletb.ie/video-adult-education-services-in-ukrainian-language/) - DDLETB provide a wide range of services in their Adult Education Centres. Click on the link below (or click on the QR code) to view a video explaining these services narrated in the Ukrainian language. - [DDLETB Adult Education Service Offers Support For Ukrainian Refugees](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-adult-education-service-offers-support-for-ukrainian-refugees/) - As part of the response to the crisis in Ukraine, the Adult Education Guidance Service is the point of contact for refugees. Below you can find the contact details for each of the DDLETB Adult Education Services. Adult Education Guidance and Information Service Balbriggan and Swords https://adulteducationnorthcountydublin.ie/about/adult-education-guidance-and-information-service/ Adult Education Guidance and Information Service Blanchardstown https://bit.ly/3qarki0 - [Sensory Cube Opens In Skerries Community College](https://www.ddletb.ie/sensory-cube-opens-in-skerries-community-college/) - On Friday the 23rd of September, Skerries Community College celebrated the official opening of our Sensory Cube situated in what has now been named our ‘Seomra Ciuin’. The Calm Cube offers a sensory space for students to support them throughout the school day. It is a designated area within our school which can support a student’s sensory preferences - [Rush Youthreach Celebrates 30 Years!](https://www.ddletb.ie/rush-youthreach-celebrates-30-years/) - Congratulations to the staff and students at Rush Youthreach who are celebrating 30 years of this wonderful service! Messages of congratulations have come in from the EU Commissioner, from Simon Harris Minister of Further Education and from President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. Message from Minister Simon Harris to Youthreach Rush Message from EU Commissioner - [Greenhills CC Courses: Healthcare Assistant Level 5 & Medical Secretary Level 5 -](https://www.ddletb.ie/greenhills-cc-courses-healthcare-assistant-level-5-medical-secretary-level-5/) - Greenhills Community College has two fantastic courses for people interested in working in the fields of healthcare and medical administration: Healthcare Assistant Level 5 and Medical Secretary Level 5 courses. Healthcare Assistant Level 5 This course gives students the skills necessary to work as Healthcare Assistants in a variety of healthcare settings or progression to - [Deansrath CC Early Learning & Care and Special Needs Assistant Courses - Places Available](https://www.ddletb.ie/early-learning-and-care-special-needs-assistant/) - Deansrath Community College have two excellent courses with places still available: The Early Learning and Care course and the new Special Needs Assistant (Education and Training) course. Early Learning & Care Course This course investigates the development, learning and support required during the first six years of life. Successful learners are awarded a nationally and - [UBU Your Place Your Space Scheme - Call For Service Provider](https://www.ddletb.ie/ubu-your-place-your-space-scheme-call-for-service-provider/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is seeking an organisation with experience of providing services to young people, to deliver a new service to young people in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Area. This is being established in line with the UBU Your Place Your Space Scheme funded by the Department of Children, - [DDLETB Twitter Feed Test](https://www.ddletb.ie/twitter-test/) - [Come and Visit Us at the Higher Options Expo RDS Dublin](https://www.ddletb.ie/come-and-visit-us-at-the-higher-options-expo-rds-dublin/) - The Irish Times Higher Options Expo is taking place at the RDS in Dublin from Wednesday, September 21st to Friday, September, 23rd. The conference is the starting point for many students as they begin to plan the next phase of their educational journey. It brings together representatives of institutions and organisations offering students information on - [DDLETB Baldoyle Training Centre At The World Skills Event](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-baldoyle-training-centre-at-the-world-skills-event/) - Baldoyle Training Centre will be promoting the Electric Vehicle Maintenance course at the upcoming World Skills Event in the RDS. It takes place from 13th – 15th September. Baldoyle Training Centre will be in the ETB Green Skills Technology Area. Worldskills Ireland is a partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training and government that raises the profile and - [‘Reach Fund 2022’ (formerly MAEDF) – Deadline Extended To 31 August](https://www.ddletb.ie/reach-fund-2022/) - DDLETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service, in conjunction with SOLAS, has launched an open call for funding aimed at providing support for local Community Education providers/groups. Closing Date is 31 August 2022. The Reach Fund builds on the success of previous fund and is intended to address educational disadvantage which may be experienced by - [Voting Starts Soon For A New Post-Primary School In Citywest & Saggart.](https://www.ddletb.ie/voting-starts-soon-for-a-new-post-primary-school-in-citywest-saggart/) - Parents in Citywest and Saggart are working with Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB in order to open a new Community College in 2020. Our Community Colleges put inclusion at the heart of learning where everybody is supported to reach their full potential. In our classrooms, we promote a Universal Design for Learning where each student’s - [Express Your Interest In A New Post Primary School In Your Area](https://www.ddletb.ie/post-primary-patronage/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is currently seeking expressions of interest from parents/guardians who would like to have a Post Primary School in their area. The areas where we may have schools are: Blanchardstown Goatstown/Stillorgan Citywest/Saggart DDLETB is collecting parents’/guardians’ data. We may then contact you in relation to establishing a Post - [Support DDLETB To Become Patron Of New Post Primary Schools](https://www.ddletb.ie/support-ddletb-to-become-patron-of-new-post-primary-schools/) - Update: Voting Is Now Closed. Thank You For Your Support! We are delighted to announce that the Department of Education and Skills have launched the patronage campaigns for new post-primary schools in Blanchardstown, Citywest/Saggart and Goatstown/Stillorgan. It is a major priority for DDLETB to add these schools to the 29 post-primary schools that we - [Ag Glacadh le hIarratais ar Chiste Reach Anois - 31 Lúnasa 2022](https://www.ddletb.ie/reach-fund-2022/) - Ag Glacadh le hIarratais ar Chiste Reach Anois - (ar a dtugtí an Ciste um Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil a Mhaolú (MAEDF)) Cuireadh oscailte do sholáthraithe/ghrúpaí oideachais pobail cur isteach ar mhaoiniú tacaíochta An 31 Lúnasa 2022 an dáta deiridh a nglacfar le hiarratais. GLAOIGH ORAINN reachfund@ddletb.ie Reach Fund Guidelines - [Blackrock Map Designed By DDLETB BFEI Student](https://www.ddletb.ie/blackrock-map-designed-by-ddletb-bfei-student/) - Congratulations to Blackrock Further Education Institute graduate Olga Porcu on today's launch of the Blackrock Business Network map. The map was designed by Olga, a Graphic Design student, in conjunction with the Blackrock Business Network. As of today, it will be available in the Dart station, coffee shops, BFEI and other locations around Blackrock. It - [Simon Harris & European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit Visit Youthreach Clondalkin](https://www.ddletb.ie/simon-harris-european-commissioner-nicolas-schmit-visit-youthreach-clondalkin/) - Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education and Nicolas Schmit European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights visited Youthreach Clondalkin last week. The centre is co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and has won awards for helping young people who left school early to prepare and find employment. Commissioner Schmit said, ‘It was - [New Youthreach Student Card](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-youthreach-student-card/) - Introducing the NEW Youthreach Student Card in association with International Student Identity Card (ISIC). DDLETB is the first ETB to offer all our Youthreach students in our eleven centres an internationally recognised student card. ISIC offers both virtual and plastic cards, allowing students around the world to instantly prove their official student status and access over 150,000 - [Information Session for Ukrainian Refugees In Tallaght Library Friday 8 April](https://www.ddletb.ie/information-session-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-tallaght-library-friday-8-april/) - Tallaght Adult Education Service are running an information session on English language courses and education and training options available in the local community. The session takes pages at Friday 8th April at 10am - 12pm at the County Library Tallaght, The Square, Tallaght D24 A3EX. See the flyers below for more information. - [Ireland’s Education and Training Boards lead national education response to those fleeing Ukraine](https://www.ddletb.ie/irelands-education-and-training-boards-lead-national-education-response-to-those-fleeing-ukraine/) - Sixteen one-stop shops for all schools, English classes, and ICT devices amongst measures Education and Training Boards (ETBs) are coordinating the development of sixteen multi-agency Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT), delivering English Language classes, and deploying laptops and tablets to support schools providing places for Ukrainian children. Each Regional Education and Language Team includes - [Loughlinstown Training Centre Open Day - Wed 29th June](https://www.ddletb.ie/loughlinstown-training-centre-open-day-wed-29th-june/) - Pathways to Your Future Open Day Loughlinstown Training Centre Thinking of retraining or upskilling? Are you looking for work? Want to change career? Returning to Education? You are invited! • Get the latest on Further Education and Training opportunities • Meet our Apprenticeship Training Advisors to discuss opportunities in Apprenticeship • Free CV Clinics—get your - [Former Youthreach Student Speaks At The EU Commission](https://www.ddletb.ie/former-youthreach-student-speaks-at-the-eu-commission/) - This is a guest post by Youthreach Marketing and Development Facilitator, Marie Rankin. Marie recently travelled to Brussels with Christine Hughes, Youthreach Rush Coordinator and Ava Kessie, past student from Youthreach Rush who was invited to speak at the ‘Good Prospects For All Young People’ event. It was with great excitement and pride that we - [Text 50808 For When You Need To Talk](https://www.ddletb.ie/text-50808-for-when-you-need-to-talk/) - DDLETB has become a keyword partner with Text 50808, a free 24/7 anonymous text support service. 50808 provides everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis – big or small. From breakups or bullying, to anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings, Crisis Volunteers are available 24/7 - [DEIS Connect – Bridging the Digital Divide](https://www.ddletb.ie/deis-connect-bridging-the-digital-divide/) - [DDLETB Stands In Solidarity With Ukraine](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people at this immensely difficult time. We are shocked and saddened by the terrible events happening in the country. We condemn this act of aggression from Russia in the strongest possible terms as it constitutes a crime under international law and threatens the international - [Apply Now For The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS)](https://www.ddletb.ie/apply-now-for-the-local-youth-club-grant-scheme-lycgs/) - The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. Funding for the Scheme is provided by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is administered locally by Education and Training Boards (ETBs) on behalf of DCEDIY. The ETB is considered to be a co-grantor - [Flag Raising At Skerries Community College](https://www.ddletb.ie/flag-raising-at-skerries-community-college/) - Skerries Community College recently had a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate a 100 years of Irish independence. Below, Eamonn O'Reilly, teacher at the school gives some history and describes the Flag Raising Ceremony. Skerries, has always had a rich history , dating back to the days of Saint Patrick attempt to convert the natives, and what - [Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Communities Integration Fund 2022](https://www.ddletb.ie/minister-ogorman-invites-applications-to-the-communities-integration-fund-2022/) - • €500,000 will be made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of migrants. • Grants of up to €5,000 will be allocated to successful organisations to support integration initiatives. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, today approved €500,000 in funding under the Communities Integration Fund 2022. - [Kingswood Community College Recognised As An Apple Distinguished School](https://www.ddletb.ie/kingswood-community-college-recognised-as-an-apple-distinguished-school/) - KCC has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School 2021 – 2024, for their innovative and creative use of iPads in Teaching and Learning. Since the foundation of Kingswood Community College the staff have always embraced Digital Technology and the iPad. They took their time to master their craft, developing their skills through CPD. They - [Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival 2022](https://www.ddletb.ie/our-balbriggan-loves-learning-festival-2022/) - Learning comes in all shapes and sizes, whether you’re a creative, an aspiring entrepreneur or just want to upgrade you digital skills the Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival has something for everybody. The festival starts on April 23rd. Focusing on the themes of enterprise, community and digital learning, the festival offers a range of engaging - [Tá Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna na hÉireann i gceannas ar an bhfreagairt náisiúnta oideachais dóibh siúd atá ag teitheadh ón Úcráin](https://www.ddletb.ie/irelands-education-and-training-boards-lead-national-education-response-to-those-fleeing-ukraine/) - Sé cinn déag de phointí ilfhreastail do gach scoil, ranganna Béarla agus gléasanna TFC i measc na mbeart Tá Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna (BOOanna) ag comhordú forbairt sé cinn déag d'Fhoirne Réigiúnacha Oideachais agus Teanga ilghníomhaireachta (REALT), ag freagairt don ghá atá le ranganna Béarla agus ríomhairí glúine agus táibléid a chur ar fáil chun - [Balbriggan Youthreach Meals On Wheels Mural](https://www.ddletb.ie/balbriggan-youthreach-meals-on-wheels-mural/) - This is a guest post from Sophie Smyth at Balbriggan Youthreach outlining a fantastic project completed by the students. Balbriggan Meals on Wheels reserved outdoor wall space for a mural. Our students from Balbriggan Youthreach brainstormed and complied ideas and designs into a composition that fitted the wall dimensions. Students decided on a specific colour - [Happy Christmas From DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/happy-christmas-from-ddletb/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board offices will be closed from Thursday 23rd December 2021 and will reopen on Tuesday 4 January 2022. We wish all our staff and students a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. - [What Are Community National Schools Anyway?](https://www.ddletb.ie/what-are-community-national-schools-anyway/) - DDLETB is a proud patron of 7 Community National Schools and 3 Special Schools. They are: Community National Schools Citywest & Saggart Community National School Lucan Community National School Scoil Aoife Community National School Scoil Choilm Community National School Scoil Chormaic Community National School Scoil Ghráinne Community National School Rivervalley Community National School Special Schools - [Covid 19 Official Information](https://www.ddletb.ie/covid-19-official-information/) - [Ignite - Youth Development Through Sport](https://www.ddletb.ie/ignite-youth-development-through-sport/) - IGNITE is a super programme for people aged 18–24 years old with an interest in Sport. It's a full-time course, Monday - Friday and a training allowance is provided. It takes place at Brookfield Youth & Community Centre in Tallaght, Dublin 24. IGNITE is designed to engage young people by combining the key elements of - [Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MaEDF) 2021– Call For Applications](https://www.ddletb.ie/mitigating-against-educational-disadvantage-fund-maedf-2021-call-for-applications/) - Following the success of projects funded through the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MaEDF) in 2020, we are pleased to advise that €10 million in funding to support a new open call has been confirmed for 2021. Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 13th September The Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MaEDF) aims - [Apply Now For The Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative (TYESI)](https://www.ddletb.ie/apply-now-for-the-targeted-youth-employability-support-initiative-tyesi/) - The aim of the Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative (TYESI) is to engage and support the harder to reach young people aged 15 to 24 years who are not currently in employment, education, or training. Click here to download the TYESI Application Form. Completed applications must be returned to Denise Cummins denisecummins@ddletb.ie no later than Friday - [DDLETB Swords Community College Teacher Lyndsay Balfe & The Magic Of Coding](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-swords-community-college-teacher-lyndsay-balfe-the-magic-of-coding/) - Lyndsay Balfe is a woodworking teacher at DDLETB Swords Community College. Lyndsay is also an Apple Distinguished Educator and leads the school’s 1:1 iPad program, which provides an iPad for each student and teaching staff member. To celebrate Coding Week, (September 27th - October 1st), Lyndsay is featured on the Apple website where she talks - [MUSIC GENERATION IS COMING TO FINGAL!](https://www.ddletb.ie/music-generation-is-coming-to-fingal/) - It’s an exciting time to be young in Fingal! The Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board has partnered with Fingal County Council and Music Generation to improve music education opportunities available to children and young people in the county. Fingal is the latest area to commence participation in Music Generation, Ireland’s national music - [When You Need To Talk - 50808](https://www.ddletb.ie/when-you-need-to-talk-50808/) - DDLETB is delighted to partner with 50808 which provides a free, 24/7 listening service. Text ETB to 50808 to start a conversation. 50808 provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained Crisis Volunteer. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to you and - [Summer Connect Event 17th - 21 May](https://www.ddletb.ie/summer-connect-event-17th-21-may/) - This week we are celebrating the 'Summer Connect Charity Week'. From Monday 17th May - Thursday 20th May, DDLETB is celebrating with an exciting program of events to raise awareness and donations for AsIAm, the charity supporting people with autism. There are three elements to next week's events; 1) Raising #AutismAwareness through a series of - [Skerries Community College Raises Over €3000 With Virtual 5K](https://www.ddletb.ie/skerries-community-college-raises-over-e3000-with-virtual-5k/) - Congratulations to DDLETB Skerries Community College staff and students who have raised over 3000 Euros for the learning support unit. On Friday, May 21st Skerries Community College organised a virtual 5k, for the first time. Participants had to walk or run 5km in their own time, and upload “selfies” at the end wearing their specially - [Youthreach Wins EU in My Region 2021 Postcard Competition](https://www.ddletb.ie/youthreach-wins-eu-in-my-region-2021-postcard-competition/) - Congratulations to Youthreach who have had not one, but TWO of their images selected by an EU Committee in the EU In My Region Postcard Competition. The competition celebrates the work done in communities all over Europe. The images below from Clondalkin and Blanchardstown Youthreach will now be printed on postcards and will be promoted - [DFEI Student Wins TV Production Of The Year Award](https://www.ddletb.ie/dfei-student-wins-tv-production-of-the-year-award/) - Congratulations to DDLETB DFEI Student Daniel Byrne on his win at The National Student Media 2021 Award last night. Daniel's film 'Life in Lockdown' won the TV Production of the Year award at the "Smedias". The Smedias allow students to showcase their work in journalism, radio and TV production, broadcasting and writing to prominent figures - [Best Wishes For The Leaving Cert To All Of Our DDLETB Students](https://www.ddletb.ie/best-wishes-for-the-leaving-cert-to-all-of-our-ddletb-students/) - The Leaving Cert exams start today! After two long and unusual years of study, the final tests are here. We wish you all the very best of luck. Remember to: * Stay calm * take deep breaths * do your best * don’t compare yourself to others * whatever happens, there are many options available - [Baldoyle Training Centre's Innovative Work-Based Safety Training For The Motor Industry Electric And Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.ddletb.ie/baldoyle-training-centres-innovative-work-based-safety-training-for-the-motor-industry-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles/) - This is a guest post by Aedin O'Toole. This article first appeared in Vet Gazette. ONLY THE BEST INNOVATIVE WORK-BASED SAFETY TRAINING FOR THE MOTOR INDUSTRY’S NEW ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES DDLETB’s Balydoyle Training Centre successfully developed and delivered Ireland’s first work-based learning programme for the motor industry in enhanced health and safety working practices - [As I Am Webinar](https://www.ddletb.ie/as-i-am-webinar/) - Building understanding and inclusion of young people on the Autism Spectrum. An AsIAm.ie training webinar for DDLETB led by Hannah O'Dwyer, Education Training Officer at As I Am. - [New Extension For Skerries Community College](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-extension-for-skerries-community-college/) - DDLETB have received notification from the Department of Education & Skills that an extension to Skerries Community College has been approved. The Schedule of Accommodation being provide is as follows:- 26 General Classrooms 2 Construction Rooms with preparation and storage area 1 Science Laboratory with preparation area 1 Home Economics - [Donabate Community College Wins Two Awards](https://www.ddletb.ie/donabate-community-college-wins-two-awards/) - Congratulations to Donabate Community College on the wonderful achievement of not just winning one award but two great awards. Aisling Cleary of DCC gives us the details. Citizens’ Passport Award for DCC! Donabate Community College is delighted to accept the Citizens Passport Award for our engagement with Global Citizenship Education. The Global Passport Award is - [Vote for the new Post-Primary School in Blackrock, Booterstown and Dún Laoghaire](https://www.ddletb.ie/vote-for-the-new-post-primary-school-in-blackrock-booterstown-and-dun-laoghaire/) - Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board is currently applying for the patronage of the new Post-Primary School in Blackrock, Booterstown and Dún Laoghaire. The Department of Education decides which areas of the country need schools. The Department creates a catchment area for schools and invites parents to vote for their preferred patron. You can vote - [DDLETB Connect November Learning Sessions](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-connect-november-learning-sessions/) - The DDLETB Connect Project is delighted to present another month of ‘Digital Learning 4 Every1’. These events provide in-class support for both DDLETB educators and learners. Our learning community events are designed for learners and educators to learn side by side as the CPD events teams live into your classroom. If you’d like to join - [MITIGATING AGAINST EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE FUND – CALL FOR FUNDING](https://www.ddletb.ie/mitigating-against-educational-disadvantage-fund-call-for-funding/) - Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF): Calling all Community Education providers/groups: Open Call for Funding! DDLETB Further Education and Training (FET) Service in conjunction with SOLAS has launched an open call for funding aimed primarily at local Community Education Providers/Groups. The Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund (MAEDF) aims to address educational disadvantage which may be - [DDLETB Is Applying For Patronage Of Two New Schools](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-is-applying-for-patronage-of-two-new-schools/) - DDLETB is pleased to announce it will apply for patronage of two new schools. Both schools will open in September 2021 and DDLETB is asking your community to support a Community National School. Where Are The Schools Located? School 1: Primary School 8 classrooms in Sallynoggin, Killiney, Dún Laoghaire, Cherrywood. School 2: Primary School which has - [Voting Has Now Opened On Primary School Patronage](https://www.ddletb.ie/voting-has-now-opened-on-primary-school-patronage/) - DDLETB are delighted to announce that the Parental Preference Voting Portal for Primary Schools scheduled for opening in September 2021 is NOW OPEN. Howth, Donaghmede, Dublin 13. - 8 Classroom designated as a Gaelscoileanna Sallynoggin, Killiney - 8 Classroom, parents will be asked to vote on preferred language (English or Gaeilge) A patron of each school has to - [Two Entrepreneurial Lucan CC Students Make The Most Of A COVID Christmas](https://www.ddletb.ie/two-entrepreneurial-lucan-cc-students-make-the-most-of-a-covid-christmas/) - Today we have a great story about two students at Lucan Community College. Hannah O'Reilly and Kaytlyn Monaghan are two fifth-year students in the school. The girls had lost their part-time jobs due to the COVID pandemic. Looking for an opportunity to earn some income, they have joined together to market beautiful and affordable wooden - [DDLETB CONNECT DECEMBER LEARNING SESSIONS](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-connect-december-learning-sessions/) - The DDLETB Connect Project is delighted to present another month of ‘Digital Learning 4 Every1’. These events provide in-class support for both DDLETB educators and learners. Our learning community events are designed for learners and educators to learn side by side as the CPD events teams live into your classroom. If you’d like to join - [Today!!! DDLETB WINTER CONNECT EVENT – CELEBRATING CREATIVITY & RESILIENCE ACROSS THE DDLETB COMMUNITY](https://www.ddletb.ie/the-winter-connect-event-celebrating-creativity-resilience-across-the-ddletb-community/) - Today is the day! DDLETB Proudly Presents ... The Winter Connect Event - Celebrating Creativity & Resilience Across The DDLETB Learning Community Are you a staff member or a learner in DDLETB? Are you particularly proud of your learners, staff, teachers or parents this year? Then join in as we showcase our amazing students and - [DDLETB Newsletter - COVID Special!](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-newsletter-covid-special/) - We're so happy to present the DDLETB Newsletter. The focus of this newsletter is on how our schools, centres and colleges have adapted to teaching and learning during the COVID pandemic. We have contributions from every level, from infants, second-level, Youthreach and further education. Download the DDLETB COVID Newsletter Dec 2020 Web - [Happy New Year From DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/happy-new-year-from-ddletb/) - Happy New Year to all of our staff, students, trainees and adult learners. 2020 was a difficult, challenging year for many people. There was a lot of uncertainty and unfortunately, that continues as we start into a new year. However, one thing we can be certain of, is that all of our staff will - [Blanchardstown Youthreach Wins The Best Performance Award At Junk Kouture](https://www.ddletb.ie/blanchardstown-youthreach-wins-the-best-performance-award-at-junk-kouture/) - There was some fantastic news for Blanchardstown Youthreach last week. The Warrior team took the crown for Best Performance at the Youth Kouture competition. Well with that raw energy and passion showing, @YouthreachB won the “Best Performance Award” @junkkouture ....enjoy the performance again. @ddletbYR @ddletb @SOLASFET @NAYCEXEC @ESF_Ireland pic.twitter.com/H1J337STG7 — BlanchardstownYR (@YouthreachB) February 4, 2021 - [Statement of Strategy - Further Education & Training 2021 - 2023](https://www.ddletb.ie/statement-of-strategy-further-education-training-2021-2023/) - The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister of State for Further Education and Skills Niall Collins launched a three-year strategy for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Minister Harris said: "The department has ambitious goals to reform our higher education sector, to - [DDLETB Local Youth Club Grant Scheme](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-local-youth-club-grant-scheme/) - Introduction to the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme incorporating the National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups: The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS or ‘the Scheme’) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. The Scheme, which provides grant aid towards the costs of running clubs/groups, is part-funded by the proceeds of the - [Dublin Learning City Virtual Festival 22 - 24 March](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-learning-city-virtual-festival-22-24-march/) - The Dublin Learning City virtual festival takes place from 22nd to 24th March. The free festival celebrates and promotes learning for all with a terrific selection of fun and creative events. DDLETB is delighted to be part of the festival and will be showcasing some of our many Further Education and Training opportunities. We will - [Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar Visits Danu Community Special School](https://www.ddletb.ie/tanaiste-leo-varadkar-visits-danu-community-special-school/) - In July 2019, the Department of Education and Skills (DES) sought the DDLETB to act as Patron for a new special school in the Dublin 15 area. Danu Community Special School (Danu CSS) is a community special school that provides an appropriate education for students, aged 4 to 18 years old, whose primary diagnosis is - [Minister Simon Harris Makes A Virtual Visit To Collinstown](https://www.ddletb.ie/minister-simon-harris-makes-a-virtual-visit-to-collinstown/) - The Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris paid a virtual visit to Collinstown Park Community College today. The Minster met with learners – Claire, Luke and Amanda – who shared their learning journey. He was particularly interested in female participation in IT, lifelong learning, Traineeship and future careers in - [Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival](https://www.ddletb.ie/balbriggan-loves-learning-festival/) - The Balbriggan Loves Learning virtual festival is taking place online from 19th - 30th April 2021. DDLETB is proud to be a part of it. So what's it all about and what's on? ARE YOU A JOBSEEKER? Find out about the supports available to you! CV and Interview skills, training and education options, starting a - [APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS POLICY FOR BLANCHARDSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE](https://www.ddletb.ie/application-admissions-policy-for-blanchardstown-community-college/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board have published the Admissions Policy and Application Form for Blanchardstown Community College. Parents/Guardians applying for places in Citywest & Saggart Community College and Blanchardstown Community College please note that children need to be 12 years of age by 1st January 2021 in order to be eligible to apply - [Information On Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)](https://www.ddletb.ie/information-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/) - The HPSC (Health Protection Surveillance Centre) has provided information on the Novel Coronavirus. What is the Cornonavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats, with some causing illness in humans e.g. SARS (civet cats) and MERS (dromedary camels). Rarely, animal coronaviruses can change and infect people - [Dundrum CFE Erasmus+ EPIC Project (2019 – 2021)](https://www.ddletb.ie/dundrum-cfe-erasmus-epic-project-2019-2021/) - This is a post from Tina Reddin in Dundrum College of Further Education. EPIC is a two year student and teacher mobility project with European partners in Norway, Estonia and Germany funded by Erasmus+ through our National Agency Leargas Why we got involved and wrote an application The rationale was two-fold namely: 1. To enhance - [Autism Awareness Workshops](https://www.ddletb.ie/autism-awareness-workshops/) - Autism Awareness Day is 2nd April 2020. It is estimated that over 1 in 100 people in Ireland currently have a diagnosis of autism. There are many individuals who do not have a formal diagnosis and for the most part, their autism does not impact hugely on their daily lives. There are some life experiences - [DDLETB Head Office Closed To Public](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-head-office-closed-to-public/) - In light of the most recent Government advice regarding COVID-19 the Head Offices of DDLETB will be closed to the general public until further notice. Ensuring the health and safety of our staff and minimising the risk of spread of infection is our utmost priority. This is a precautionary measure in the interest of safeguarding - [Teaching & Learning Continues At DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/teaching-learning-continues-at-ddletb/) - As we go into our second full week since the government took the unprecedented decision to close all schools, colleges and child care facilities, DDLETB would like to say thank you to all of our wonderful staff for continuing their work. All of our teachers, trainers and instructors are working hard, along with our students - [Covid 19 Translated Resources](https://www.ddletb.ie/covid-19-translated-resources/) - You can find a large set of translated resources to help share the messaging about coronavirus (COVID-19) in various languages. These posters and booklets are available from the HSE website for download and printing. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/ - [Apply Now For Youth Club Grant 2020](https://www.ddletb.ie/apply-now-for-youth-club-grant-2020/) - Use the application below to apply now for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. Youth Club Grant Scheme Application Form 2020 LYCGS Guidance Information 2020 The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. Funding for the Scheme is provided by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs - [Broadmeadow Community National School Now Taking Applications](https://www.ddletb.ie/broadmeadow-community-national-school-now-taking-applications/) - Broadmeadow CNS is based in North Swords and our vision is to create an environment which is calm and safe, in which each member of staff, each student and each member of the community reaches their full potential. Strong links and partnerships between all will be the key to ensuring that all children receive the - [Happy Europe Day!](https://www.ddletb.ie/happy-europe-day/) - Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman declaration‘. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war - [DDLETB's Teacher Leadership Programme](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletbs-teacher-leadership-programme/) - September 2019 saw the exciting launch of a brand new initiative for the teachers of DDL. The Teacher Leadership Programme or TLP, followed on from the footprints of the TL21 project which successfully ran for 6 years within the scheme. The development team began work on TLP began many months before it launched and we - [Lucan CC Students of German Are Runners-Up In Trinity College Language Competition](https://www.ddletb.ie/lucan-cc-students-of-german-are-runners-up-in-trinity-college-language-competition/) - It was announced today in Times that Lucan Community College students of German are runners up in an inaugural Trinity College TY language competition. “Language competence is one of the biggest skills gaps in the Irish labour market and language graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors,” Dr Hoare told The Irish - [New Further Education & Training Strategy Launched](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-further-education-training-strategy-launched/) - The new 'Future FET: Transforming Learning’ strategy launched by SOLAS today sets out an ambitious vision for the expansion of Further Education & Training in Ireland. Download the new strategy here - Solas Future FET: Transforming Learning Strategy We’ll see a greater share of school-leavers choosing FET or apprenticeships as a first destination & more - [Ireland Football Player Matt Doherty Makes Donation to Cabra FAI-ETB Centre](https://www.ddletb.ie/ireland-football-player-matt-doherty-makes-donation-to-cabra-fai-etb-centre/) - The Republic of Ireland’s Matt Doherty has made a generous donation to Cabra ETB. Matt started as a young player in Cabra with The Bogies. Matt went on to train under the watchful eyes of FAI-Education & Training Board Player Development programme coaches, Harry McCue and Gino Brazil, both former League of Ireland professionals. Matt - [New Ériu Community College In Blanchardstown Is Taking Applications](https://www.ddletb.ie/new-eriu-community-college-in-blanchardstown-is-taking-applications/) - Ériu Community College is a Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), co-educational, multi-denominational, post-primary school underpinned by the core values of Excellence in Education Care Respect Equality and Community Places Available There are still some places a.ailable for starting this year. You can found more details and the application form here. College - [Broadmeadow CNS - New Temporary Accommodation](https://www.ddletb.ie/broadmeadow-cns-new-temporary-accommodation/) - Broadmeadow Community National School has finally taken ownership of their new temporary accommodation in the Rathbeale Road. We are situated in the heart of Swords, next to the brand new Swords Community College. We are very excited to welcome our new Junior Infants class at the end of August. We have been working hard, following - [Digital Learning For Everyone CPD](https://www.ddletb.ie/digital-learning-for-everyone-cpd/) - Welcome to DDLETB Digital Connect Support CPD for 2020 to 2021 Our emergency period saw a strong focus on platforms to ensure remote learning. We are now heading back into schools, colleges and centres in a socially distanced classroom we will continue to provide virtual CPD. Support In line with your own needs and those of your learners, we - [Beauty And Body Therapy At BFEI](https://www.ddletb.ie/beauty-and-body-therapy-at-bfei/) - Yesterday's Irish Times featured an article focusing on the career of Clare Cullen. Clare is a past student of the body and beauty therapy course at Blackrock Further Education Institute. Clare explains that the course is very practical but is backed up with theory to help understand the science behind how the body works. " - [Apply Now For Local Youth Club Equipment Grant Scheme](https://www.ddletb.ie/apply-now-for-local-youth-club-equipment-grant-scheme/) - The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD has recently approved €1m in capital funding for a local youth club equipment scheme for volunteer-led youth clubs and groups. The scheme has been designed to support youth work activities at a local level, with priority given to clubs/groups catering for young people aged - [Design Exhibition At Blackrock Further Education Institute](https://www.ddletb.ie/design-exhibition-at-blackrock-further-education-institute/) - Blackrock Further Education Institute's Design students will showcase their creative abilities and skills at the annual end of year Design Exhibition which will take place on Wednesday 22nd May and Thursday 23rd May 2019. The exhibition will be open from 10.00am until 4.00pm each day and will showcase the work of students from the Interior - [Rivervalley CNS and Broadmeadow CNS will open in September 2019](https://www.ddletb.ie/rivervalley-cns-and-broadmeadow-cns-will-open-in-september-2019/) - Paddy Lavelle (CE DDLETB) and Adrian P. Flynn (Director of Schools DDLETB) were delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Anne McArdle to the post of Principal in Rivervalley Community National School and Mr Michael Byrne to the post of Principal in Broadmeadow Community National School. "DDLETB have a strong presence in the Swords Community through our existing post-primary schools Fingal - [Lucan Community College Student To Compete In International Maths Olympiad](https://www.ddletb.ie/lucan-community-college-student-to-compete-in-international-maths-olympiad/) - Congratulations to Lucan Community College student Alex Hanley who achieved 4th place on the role of honour in the Irish Mathematical Olympiad and qualifies to compete on the Irish team in the International Maths Olympiad in July. What an achievement! What is IrMO? The Irish Mathematical Olympiad (IrMO) is a national mathematics contest for secondary - [Sitting Pretty Furniture Design & Making Exhibition](https://www.ddletb.ie/sitting-pretty-furniture-design-making-exhibition/) - Sitting Pretty is a showcase of work of past and present students of Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute's Furniture Design & Making course. The exhibition is currently running in the impressive Lexicon Library in Dun Laoghaire and continues until June 23rd. The show was officially opened on May 23 by a Cathaoirleach Ossian Smyth, and celebrates 10 - [Reflection On The First Year Of Coláiste na Tulchann](https://www.ddletb.ie/reflection-on-the-first-year-of-colaiste-na-tulchann/) - We are delighted to have a bi-lingual guest post from Evelyn Ni Raghailll of Coláiste na Tulchann, the Aonad in Luttrellstown CC. The school is celebrating the end of their first year. Learn achieve succeed – Ag foghlaim go rathúil chun go n-éireoidh linn Mar a deir an seanfhocal - Tús maith, leath na hoibre. Fíoraíodh - [Congratulations To Leaving Cert Class Of 2019 From DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/congratulations-to-leaving-cert-class-of-2019-from-ddletb/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB congratulates all of our learners on their wonderful results in the Leaving Cert 2019. Well done students and teachers on all of your hard work throughout the year. DDLETB is the patron of 29 second-level Community Colleges: COMMUNITY COLLEGES Adamstown Community College Adamstown, Co. Dublin Ardgillan Community College Balbriggan, Co. - [Reflection on the Leaving Cert Results From Lucan Community College](https://www.ddletb.ie/reflection-on-the-leaving-cert-results-from-lucan-community-college/) - [Defence Forces Employment Scheme Graduation](https://www.ddletb.ie/defence-forces-employment-scheme-graduation/) - Warmest congratulations to DDLETB Training Centre Baldoyle’s DF Employment Support Scheme learners who graduated today in Gormanston Army Camp. The young people have graduated from a special Defence Forces employment scheme aimed at helping participants improve their chances of getting a job. Pictured with the DF ESS learners are dignitaries from the Department of Defence - [DDLETB Explore Initiative](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-explore-initiative/) - Congratulations to all of the participants who recently completed their training. It was piloted by DDLETB Blanchardstown and Fingal Adult Education Service in conjunction with Dublin Regional Skills from 27th May to 5th July 2019. What Is The Explore Initiative? Companies from across the Fingal area were approached with a view to releasing some of - [Child-Protection Guidelines & The Magenta Principles For Teachers](https://www.ddletb.ie/teacher-induction-programme/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB is committed to the highest standards in education. As part of that committment, on Tuesday evening, we welcomed over 100 newly-appointed teachers to our Head Office for the first session of our Teacher Induction Programme 2019-2020. Teachers were presented with Child-Protection Guidelines and Teaching & Learning innovation The Magenta Principles. - [Remembering David Byrne, a beloved teacher, colleague and friend](https://www.ddletb.ie/remembering-david-byrne-a-beloved-teacher-colleague-and-friend/) - Sad passing of a beloved teacher, colleague and friend David Byrne (1962-2019) It is with deep sadness that we lost our dear friend, colleague, year head and teacher David Byrne on September 12th after a brief illness. David began his teaching career in Dundrum College where he worked for 10 years before taking the opportunity - [DDLETB Second Level Teacher Induction 2019](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddletb-teacher-induction-2019/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board Teacher Induction Programme 2019 concluded this week with a record number of participants. Newly-appointed teachers, from across our 29 post-primary schools, collaborated during a workshop on Technology-Enhanced Learning and Human Resources delivered by Sam Conroy and Hazel Brown. In wrapping up the event, Director of Schools Adrian - [Air Corps In Baldonnel Presented With QQI awards](https://www.ddletb.ie/air-corps-in-baldonnel-presented-with-qqi-awards/) - QQI Awards event: certificates presented to staff from the Air Corps in Lucan Education Centre on 20th November 2019. Congratulations to members of the Air Corps in Baldonnel on achieving QQI awards. Four members of the Air Corps were presented with their QQI certificates at a ceremony in Lucan Education Centre on Wednesday 20th November 2019. - [Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB awarded patronage of two new post-primary schools in Dublin](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-and-dun-laoghaire-etb-awarded-patronage-of-two-new-post-primary-schools-in-dublin/) - The Department of Education and Skills has today announced that the communities in Citywest-Saggart and Blanchardstown West have chosen Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB to be the patron of their new post-primary schools which are set to open in September 2020. DDLETB expects that the Principals of both schools will be appointed early in 2020 - [Admissions Policy & Application for Citywest & Saggart Community College](https://www.ddletb.ie/admissions-notice-for-citywest-saggart-community-college/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board have published the Admissions Policy and Application Form for Citywest & Saggart Community College. Parents/Guardians applying for places in Citywest & Saggart Community College and Blanchardstown Community College please note that children need to be 12 years of age by 1st January 2021 in order to be eligible - [Teacher Induction Workshops With DDLETB](https://www.ddletb.ie/teacher-induction-workshops-with-ddletb/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board actively lead in the provision of high-quality education and training. With this vision in mind, DDLETB recently ran a Teacher Induction Workshop at our head office in Tuansgate. The workshop was addressed by Adrian P. Flynn, director of schools at DDLETB. 53 teachers attended from across DDLETB - [DDL Youthreach Celebrates The Magic Of Maths](https://www.ddletb.ie/ddl-youthreach-celebrates-the-magic-of-maths/) - There are 11 Youthreach Centres across the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire region and each Centre participated in national Maths Week this year in the last week of October. Teachers and learners looked at how Maths is all around us and how essential numeracy skills are in life, learning and employment in the 21st Century. To - [Deputy Joan Burton At The Launch of PLC D15](https://www.ddletb.ie/deputy-joan-burton-at-the-launch-of-plc-d15/) - Deputy Joan Burton launched PLC D15 today. This is a new suite of courses which will be offered from September 2019 at Riversdale Community College in Blanchardstown. Deputy Burton spoke about how these new courses are "Broadening the educational opportunities for the young people of Dublin15". The new courses on offer include Communications, Childcare, Digital - [Dublin Apple Regional Training Centre Launch At DDLETB Head Office](https://www.ddletb.ie/dublin-apple-regional-training-centre-launch-at-ddletb-head-office/) - An Apple Regional Training Centre delivers free courses to teachers to build the skills and confidence to use Apple technology in the classroom. Teachers in the Dublin area can now benefit from this facility. We would be delighted if you would join us for the launch of the Dublin RTC in Dublin & Dún Laoghaire - [Vote Now For A New (Primary) Community National School In Your Area](https://www.ddletb.ie/vote-now-for-a-new-primary-community-national-school-in-your-area/) - Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Training Board have applied for the patronage of three new Community National School (CNS) 2019. Vote now for a school in your area. 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