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National Parents Council Post Primary @NPCpp

The National Parents Council Post Primary (NPCPP) is the umbrella group for Parents' Associations in the post-primary sector of the Irish education system.

Joined September 2010
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As #LeavingCert2023 kicks off, a huge shout-out to all our students & their ever-supporting parents! Exams are just a part of the journey, not the whole story. You've got this! 🌟 Parents, trust their dedication & resilience. Together, we can conquer this. Best of luck! 🍀
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Mark your calendars, #LeavingCert2023 students! 🗓️ Results are out on August 25th. Wishing you all the best! Your hard work will soon pay off! 🎉🎓 #ResultsDay Check out more: irishtimes.com/ireland/educa…

Leaving Cert results due out on August 25th, earlier than last year

Norma Foley welcomes step towards ‘pre-pandemic norms’ in releasing students’ grades

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National Parents Council Post Primary retweeted
@susihelpdesk-INACTIVE@Susihelpdesk
5 May 2023
Don't forget ❗The priority closing dates for 23/24 are as follows ⬇ 👉 Renewal Applications - Thursday 8 June 2023 👉 New Applications - Thursday 6 July 2023 #SUSIPriorityDate
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Don’t forget to register for SUSI’s open day tomorrow before 10am in the morning. Sign up by emailing SUSI at events@susi.ie.
@susihelpdesk-INACTIVE@Susihelpdesk
4 May 2023
Don’t forget! Registration for our virtual Information Event this Saturday 6 May closes at 10.00 tomorrow. See susi.ie/news/susi-virtual-in… for all the details and remember to sign up by emailing events@susi.ie. 🖱⌨ #SUSIInfo23
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Reminder - Today is final closing date for new applicants for school transport scheme 2023/24 gov.ie/en/service/07a71-scho…

School transport

Applications can be made by visiting buseireann.ie/schooltransport

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If you missed our oversubscribed Wednesday Webinar last night you can watch the presentation again here -> npcpp.ie/videos Please retweet
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This is something NPCPP has been demanding for some time. Great to see positive movement. irishtimes.com/ireland/educa…

Leaving Cert students who suffer medical emergencies during exams to be allowed resit

Move follows criticism from student who was not offered opportunity to resit exam after epileptic seizure

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❗️𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 ❗️ 🎙️𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 🎓#WednesdayWebinar with guests SUSI 𝗣𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 -> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Parents & Students join our #WednesdayWebinar @Susihelpdesk presents 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 -> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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National Parents Council Post Primary retweeted
Department of Education and Youth
@Education_Ire
19 Apr 2023
Tá scoileanna a fheidhmíonn trí mheán an Bhéarla á lorg ag an Roinn le páirt a ghlacadh sa tionscadal Foghlaim Chomhtháite Ábhar agus Teanga (FCÁT) don Ghaeilge le linn 23/24. Is féidir spéis a léiriú roimh an 5 Bealtaine. #CLIL Féach👉 gov.ie/ga/foilsiuchan/3dd069…
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National Parents Council Post Primary retweeted
Department of Education and Youth
@Education_Ire
19 Apr 2023
The Department is seeking English-medium schools to participate in the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) project for Irish during 23/24. Expressions of interest are open until 5 May. #CLIL See 👉gov.ie/en/publication/f67134…
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Students to benefit from 14 new degree programmes outside the CAO system. irishtimes.com/ireland/educa…

Fourteen new degree courses to be unveiled outside CAO points race

Move is part of a drive to create other ways into third level without the pressing need to secure high points

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Ministers Foley and Madigan announce two new special schools and Additional new Special Class provision at Post-Primary for 2023/24 gov.ie/en/press-release/f1b1… @Education_Ire

Ministers Foley and Madigan announce two new special schools as part of forward planning for 2023/24

Special schools in Carrigtwohill, east Cork and Dublin 7 will be established for the 2023/24 school year

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Back to School allowance will be paid on 30 Jun. Back to School Clothing & Foot/w Allowance of €260 paid to parents of (4-11) on 30 Sept. Those eligible for the Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance (12-22) will receive €385.  extra.ie/2023/04/11/news/chi…

Payment Date Confirmed For €100 Child Benefit Bonus Payment

The payment date for the €100 child benefit payment is expected to reach parents at the start of June.

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National Parents Council Post Primary retweeted
@susihelpdesk-INACTIVE@Susihelpdesk
13 Apr 2023
SUSI is open for 23/24 applications! Check out susi.ie for the latest updates. All info on the grant process can be found here: susi.ie/how-to-apply/index.h… 💻 #SUSIFunding
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SUSI 3rd level grant applications open today. Register for our #WednesdayWebinar to see if you’re eligible to apply and be guided through the application process. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Our hearts go out to the parents, family and friends of Kirsty and Lucas from Presentation College in Headford. We wish their pals a speedy recovery. You are all in our thoughts and hearts.
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DON’T MISS OUT on a 3rd Level Grant 37% of 3rd level students receive grants from SUSI-the organisation that assesses & awards grants. Join our @Susihelpdesk #WednesdayWebinar to guide you through the eligibility criteria & the application process. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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A Must Watch for ALL Parents & Students Last Wednesday Arthur Godsil captivated our Wednesday Webinar audience with his strengths based learning techniques and plan to help parents work with their students in preparing them for #LeavingCert23. npcpp.ie/videos/ #lc23
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Only 9 weeks to go! Preparing Parents & Students for Leaving Cert 2023 Wednesday Webinar 5th Apr @ 7pm Pre register here -> us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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