Muinín - Community of Practice
Muinín
The aim of Muinín is to provide a collaborative space to connect, share ideas and enhance learning, teaching and assessment. The aim of the group is to allow attendees to discuss with other post holders both the positives and also the challenges of their roles. The group ethos is one of support with a focus on shared experiences.
Session 1 - 7th October 2025
The first session of this new Community of Practice will act as an introduction session to this leadership networking and support group for AP1 and AP2 post holders. In the first session we will:
- Meet and Greet
- Consider Challenges
- Vision-Setting Exercise
Our newly formed community of practise for AP1 and AP2 post holders in post primary schools in Donegal returns for its second session. This session will focus on how to manage the expectations of your role and to ask for help from others. Often depending on your post/role descriptor you can feel very isolated or that you need to carry the responsibility for the role on your own, this session looks to find ways to rethink these situations. The session will also include a guest speaker section from well- known educator, Ann Byrne, the creator of the ‘Lead the Way’ podcast. Ann is an experienced teacher and Senior Leader who is also a qualified coach and mentor.
To register click here: https://www.donegaledcentre.ie/cpd-courses/post-primary-courses/3498-muinin-community-of-practice-session-2.html
Bio: Group Facilitator:
Ann Marie Wade is a current AP1 post holder in St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar serving as a Year Head, a role that she has held since 2019 having previously held an AP2 role with responsibility for student voice and detention. In 2024 she completed the PDSL (Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership) at the University of Limerick. Ann Marie has engaged in several leadership projects including leading a Step Up project in conjunction with the Inspectorate as part of the School Excellence Fund.