MIC Thurles Summer School
Thurles Summer School 2025
We are delighted to invite you to join us at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Thurles Summer School on 24 & 25 June 2025 at St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles. The theme for this year’s Summer School is 'Demystifying School Leadership in Primary and Post-primary Schools'.
Organised in collaboration with the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD), this year’s Summer School is thoughtfully designed and aimed at school leaders, middle leaders, and teachers, particularly those with leadership aspirations.
One of the implications of the complex nature of contemporary school leadership responsibilities in the ever-evolving education landscape is that school leadership roles are perceived as daunting by highly skilled education practitioners who possess the ability to do well as school leaders.
This year’s Summer School is designed to provide opportunities for school leaders across the education spectrum to share their leadership experiences, while also providing a space for aspiring school leaders to learn and explore some of the realities of leading a school. The Summer School will also provide opportunities for school leaders, middle leaders, teachers and educational researchers to collaboratively explore, learn, and network for future collaborations. This will be achieved through series of panel discussions on related topics, educational research presentations, and teacher led project presentations.
You can register for the Thurles Summer School at the link below.
National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD)
The NAPD is very excited to collaborate with MIC Thurles for their Summer School 2025. This initiative presents a valuable opportunity to demystify the role of principal for aspiring leaders, providing them with insights into the complexities and responsibilities of school leadership. By offering a platform for professional development and open discussion, we aim to equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate their careers confidently. This collaboration is particularly important as it fosters a new generation of school leaders who are well-prepared to positively impact their school communities and address the evolving challenges of education today.
Rachel O'Connor, Deputy Director, NAPD
Programme Schedule
| Day One: Tuesday 24 June |
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| 1.30pm - 2pm: Registration |
| 2pm - 2.30pm: Welcome Address & Opening Keynote |
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Panel/Fireside Discussion |
| 3.30pm - 4pm: Tea/Coffee break & Research Poster Presentation in the foyer |
| 4pm - 5pm: Research Project Presentations |
| 5pm - 6pm/7pm: Dinner/Evening Meal* |
| *Dinner/Evening meal to be paid directly to the venue. |
| Day Two: Wednesday 25 June |
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| Morning Session: 10am - 12.30pm |
| 10am - 11am: Teacher-led Project Presentation (TETB Principals & Deputies I CoP.) Panel/Fireside Discussion (School Leaders Tipperary ETB) |
| 11am - 11.30am: Tea/Coffee break & Research Poster Presentation in the foyer |
| 11.30am - 12.30pm: Panel/Fireside Discussion |
| 12.30pm - 1.15pm: Lunch |
| Afternoon Session: 1.15pm - 3pm |
| 1.15pm - 2pm: Panel/Fireside Discussion |
| 2pm - 2.15pm: Tea/Coffee break |
| 2.15pm - 3pm: School Leadership Workshop |
- Thurles Summer School 2025
- Programme Schedule
