Dear Principal/Teacher,
Happy New Year and all the best for 2026 from all of us here in the County Donegal Education Support Centre!
Included below is a summary of all CPD events for the upcoming week beginning 9th February 2026 aswell as some other highlights in February 2026 and beyond.
You can also review all of these CPD events in either the Primary or Post Primary courses section of the centre website.
Here is a summary of some other great events/initiatives your school may be interested in:
- NCSE Events - Details of any upcoming NCSE Teacher Professional Training can be found here. To register for any of this training please click here.
- Oide Events - Details of any upcoming Oide Teacher Professional Training and how to register can be found here.
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Local Voices Programme - This is an exciting, significant and timely educational initiative for Irish schools. Through the project children learn how to become archivists of their local community; putting its recent history and contemporary geography into a beautiful, published record. Fintan McCutcheon, National Coordinator of Local Voices and Emer Cleary, Founder and CEO of Emu Ink Publishing have kindly offered to provide a free online information session on Monday 9th February 2026 from 4-5pm. To register to attend this information, please click here. Further information on this programme can also be found here.
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ReNew You Wellbeing in Schools Programme - The programme is designed for pupils of all ages across both primary and secondary school levels and helps equip pupils with wellbeing skills for life. ReNew You offers a comprehensive, practical, and enjoyable approach to equipping pupils with the essential wellbeing skills they need to navigate life with confidence. For further information or to register your interest, please complete this expression of interest form or email info@renewyou.ie.
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Explorers Education Programme - Places are available for this the Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme which offers senior primary school classes a fun, hands-on way to learn about and explore Ireland's oceans - at no cost to your school. Programme is delivered by trained Explorers Officers, each module usually involves two interactive visits to your class, packed with engaging activities, curriculum-linked lesson plans, and real-world marine science. Pupils are inspired to complete a small project based on what they learn, helping to build curiosity, creativity and environmental awareness. For further information or to register your interest, please complete this expression of interest form or email david@theseacollective.ie.
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Safer Internet Day - This will take place on Tuesday 10th February 2026 and Oide TiE have kindly offered to hold a free online webinar for Primary Schools on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 3:15pm to provide an overview of Safer Internet Day aswell as details of resources and classroom activities for schools. This year's theme is 'AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control'. To register for the webinar, click here for further information.
