Meitheal

Meitheal

NAPD Region 4 has a proud tradition of facilitating an annual 'overnight' which takes place in April

The 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  
Friday May 5th & Saturday May 6th : venue Mount Woleseley