Meitheal
NAPD Region 4 has a proud tradition of facilitating an annual 'overnight' which takes place in AprilThe event aims to provide members with a short but effective 'breather' from the rigours of the daily responsibilities to focus on a well-being session (generally on the Friday evening) and another topical subject which needs to be addressed in the near future (half day on Saturday to lunch-time).
A very nice aspect of this overnight event involves both the NAPD Director and President being in attendance to meet members and discuss both on a social and education relevant basis.
Between 30 and 40 Members attend each year, and it is always very beneficial for newly appointed Principals and Deputy Principals to attend.
A flavour of the topics that are covered is outlined below;
- Meitheal 2016 was held in the Mount Wolseley, Tullow, Co. Carlow with presentations to retiring members. On Friday Karen Belshaw gave a presentation on Mindfulness and Wellbeing. Saturday's presentation was a highly entertaining look at 'Managing and Leading in the School Environment' by Dr. Jacinta Kitt
- Meitheal 2017