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Oide Droichead Induction Cluster Meetings 2024/25

Cluster Meeting 1 dates and times for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs)

 

Droichead Cluster Meetings 2024.2025 - Important Information for NQTs

Cnuaschruinnithe / Cluster Meetings
  • Ní mór do MNCanna páirt a ghlacadh i gcnuaschruinniú éagsúil amháin in aghaidh an téarma ar feadh a bpróisis Droichead.
  • De réir féilire Cnuaschruinnithe, tabhair faoi deara le do thoil nach mbeidh tuilleadh imeachtaí Cnuaschruinniú 1 ar fáil don bhliain acadúil seo.
  • NQTs are required to engage in one cluster meeting per term for the duration of their process.
  • In line with the Cluster Meeting calendar, please note that no further Cluster Meeting 1 events will be available for this academic year.

Cnuaschruinniú 2 - Téarma 3 / Cluster Meeting 2 - Term 3
  • Beidh clárúchán le haghaidh Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2)/Cnuaschruinniú 2 (CC 2) oscailte ar an 8 Aibreán.
  • Éascófar Cluster Meeting 2/Cnuaschruinniú 2 ar líne ar aon dul leis an Droichead Féilire do Chuascruinnithe.
  • Ba chóir do MNCanna an CM 2/CC 2 ar mian leo freastal air a roghnú agus a chur in áirithe tríd an Mol Riaracháin Lárnach.
  • Is é an tseachtain dar tús 12 Bealtaine an tseachtain deiridh a n-éascófar Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2)/Chnuaschruinniú 2 (CC 2) ar líne. Is féidir le MNCanna áit a chur in áirithe trí www.oide-droichead.com.
  • Féadfaidh tú a bheith cinnte go mbeidh soláthar leordhóthanach cnuaschruinnithe ann chun freastal ar an éileamh i dTéarma 3.
  • Registration for Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2)/Cnuaschruinniú 2 (CC 2) will open on the 8th of April.
  • Cluster Meeting 2/Cnuaschruinniú 2 events will be facilitated online in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar.
  • NQTs should select and book the CM 2/CC 2 that they wish to attend via the Central Admin Hub.
  • The final week of Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2)/Cnuaschruinniú 2 online facilitation begins w/c May 12th 2025. NQTs can book a place via www.oide-droichead.com.
  • Please be assured that there will be adequate provision of cluster meetings to meet the demand in Term 3.

Cnuaschruinniú 3 - Téarma 3 / Cluster Meeting 3 - Term 3
  • Beidh clárúchán le haghaidh Cluster Meeting 3 (CM 3)/Cnuaschruinniú 3 (CC 3) oscailte ar an 8 Aibreán.
  • Éascófar Cluster Meeting 3/Cnuaschruinniú 3 ar líne ar aon dul leis an Droichead Féilire do Chuascruinnithe.
  • Ba chóir do MNCanna an CM 3/CC 3 ar mian leo freastal air a roghnú agus a chur in áirithe tríd an Mol Riaracháin Lárnach.
  • Is é an tseachtain dar tús 26 Bealtaine an tseachtain deiridh a n-éascófar Cluster Meeting 3 (CM 3)  ar líne.  Is féidir le MNCanna áit a chur in áirithe trí www.oide-droichead.com.
  • Féadfaidh tú a bheith cinnte go mbeidh soláthar leordhóthanach cnuaschruinnithe ann chun freastal ar an éileamh i dTéarma 3.
  • Registration for Cluster Meeting 3 (CM 3)/Cnuaschruinniú 3 (CC 3) will open on the 8th of April.
  • Cluster Meeting 3/Cnuaschruinniú 3 events will be facilitated online in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar.
  • NQTs should select and book the CM 3/CC 3 that they wish to attend via the Central Admin Hub.
  • The final week of Cluster Meeting 3 (CM 3) online facilitation begins w/c May 26th, 2025. NQTs can book a place via www.oide-droichead.com.
  • Please be assured that there will be adequate provision of cluster meetings to meet the demand in Term 3.





Primary NQTs can access the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025 here and the Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Protocols for NQTs 2024.2025 here.

Post-primary NQTs can access the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025 here and the Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Protocols for NQTs 2024.2025 here.


Is féidir le MNCanna Bunscoile rochtain a fháil ar Fhéilire Chnuaschruinnithe Droichead 2024.2025 anseo agus ar na Cnuaschruinnithe: Eolas Tábhachtach agus Prótacail do MNCanna 2024.2025 anseo.

Is féidir le MNCanna iar-bhunscoile teacht ar Fhéilire Chnuaschruinnithe Droichead 2024.2025 anseo agus ar na Cnuaschruinnithe: Eolas Tábhachtach agus Prótacail do MNCanna 2024.2025 anseo.


Cluster Meeting Requirement

NQTs must complete one different cluster meeting (specific to their sector, primary or post-primary) per term in sequential order for the duration of their Droichead process. NQTs must complete Cluster Meeting 1 (CM 1) before engaging in either Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2) and/or Cluster Meeting 3 (CM 3). NQTs should not submit their online Form D until all aspects of their Droichead process, including their full cluster meeting requirements, have been fulfilled. If a Form D is received where all the cluster meeting requirements are not met, it will not be processed by the Teaching Council.

Creative Clusters 2025


Creative Clusters from National Arts in Education 


The Department of Education is pleased to announce the opening of a new round of Creative Clusters. The deadline for receipt of online applications is 10th April.

Each Creative Cluster will receive grant funding of €3,000 per school over a two-year period to implement their project 2025–2027.

  • 3 schools would receive €9,000

  • 5 schools would receive €15,000


In addition to financial support above each cluster will also receive:

  • A Creative Cluster Facilitator

  • Teacher Substitution to attend Workshops and Meetings

  • Room hire, travel & subsistence

Please see the following link for more details: Creative Cluster 2025 Department of Education Guidelines

Applications are to be completed online using the following Link , should you need assistance, please contact your local full-time Education Support Centre (list at Appendix 1 of Guidelines document on DE website) or use this link Appendix 1

Any queries, please contact your local Education Support Centre or email National Arts in Education Administration This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.









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Eligible Schools - The following schools are welcome to apply to participate in Creative Clusters:

  • Schools that have not yet participated in Creative Clusters.

  • Schools that have not yet participated in Creative Schools and those who will complete Creative Schools Year 2 in the 2024/25 school year.

  • Schools that will complete Creative Clusters Year 2 in the 2025/25 school year. However, they must apply as part of a cluster who have not yet participated in the initiative. In this instance, it is required that this school applies to lead a cluster of schools that are new to the initiative.

  • The local Education Support Centre will have a key role in identifying and supporting a Creative Cluster for their local area.

  • 42 Creative Clusters will be selected nationally - 2 per Education Support Centre.

Creative Clusters is an initiative of the Department of Education, led by and in partnership with the 21 full-time Education Centres (Education Support Centres Ireland - ESCI) and funded through the Schools Excellence Fund.

Dual Language Application Form

BLAST - Na hEalaíona Beo a Thabhairt chuig Daltaí agus Múinteoirí | Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers

 

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Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers


The Department of Education is pleased to announce BLAST Creativity & Arts in Education Residency 2025/2026 applications are now open.

Please see the following link for BLAST Application Guidelines and further details: Department of Education Application Guidelines

BLAST Creativity & Arts in Education Residency 2025/2026 apply online Here

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10th April 2025.

Please contact National Arts in Education, Tralee Education Support Centre for queries or support, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..



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Eligibility:

All schools in receipt of capitation grants from the Department of Education or Education and Training Boards (ETBs) can apply for BLAST.
Schools participating in either Creative Clusters, Creative Schools or TAP+ can apply for BLAST.
Fee Paying Schools are not eligible to apply for BLAST Residencies. Schools that are not in the free-education scheme cannot apply for BLAST.


BLAST is an initiative of the Department of Education, under the Creative Youth Plan 2023-2027. It is led by and in partnership with the 21 full-time Education Centres Ireland.


BLAST 2025 Application Form


Clár Dhún na nGall d'Ealaíontóirí Údaraithe
Donegal Register of Approved Artists


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