Dear Parent,
We are delighted to invite you to the NPC Education Conference 2024: Building Futures Together. This conference will focus on key themes of children’s well-being, resilience, and education, featuring insightful presentations from expert speakers.
Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Venue: Kinsale Community School, Ballinacubby, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Directions to the venue
Time: 11am – 4pm (registration with tea/coffee from 10:30am)
Speakers and Highlights:
- Mr. Shane Martin – Psychologist and expert on mental health and resilience, sharing evidence-based strategies to enhance well-being.
- Mr. John Kearney – CEO of the National Council for Special Education, sharing updates on recent changes in special education that impact students and parents.
- Mr. Billy Redmond – Principal of North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School, discussing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for accessible education.
- Professor Peter Etchells – Professor of Psychology and Science Communication Bath Spa University, Bath, UK, looking at the potential positive and/or negative behavioural effects of screen time and will share evidence based data regarding mobile phones and their affects on children’s mental health.
- Dr. Megan Reynolds – Researcher at DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, sharing student perspectives on smartphone bans in Irish schools.
Please register your attendance by the 21st November 2024.
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning, discussion, and community. Join us as we work together to build a brighter future for children’s well-being and education.
Warm regards,
Áine Lynch
CEO, National Parents Council
St Pius X Parents Association 