Discussing conflict and the idea of difficult conversations as leaders. This quote resonates strongly for me as a classroom teacher and year head navigating difficult and sensitive issues. #pdsl #leadership

'Compassionate Curiousity' an excellent tool for any leader. Kwame Christians TED talk showing us how to demonstrate genuine desire to understand the issue and show empathy and respect. The key - asking better deeper questions and listening intently. #pdsl #leadership

Recurring themes in our readings and material is the building of trust and relationships. Mindset and use of language are the first steps to this. #pdsl #leadership UL_ELLA Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm

Lots to process this week - the importance of being able to identify one's own strengths but also help others to identify strengths within. Strong questioning skills are key! Open-ended, and promotion of reflection paramount. #leadership #pdsl @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey

Ron Carrucci on power in his TED talk. One findings on the misuse of power is not the over use of power but not utilising it. Leaders have been found to abandon power as easier and safer option. "Using your power doesn't buy you popularity but it does buy you respect." #pdsl

What an isolating place being a new leader can be. Interesting read from Bernadita Moreno on ensuring success during change of principal. Key is building relationships through visibility, investing in conversations and considerations of approach to change. #pdsl #leadership

Interesting point made on the abandonment of power in this talk "All the good the power could do to change goes unrealised." Liked the idea of identification by others of ones hidden potential, the ability to unlock the best version of themselves and changing perspectives. #pdsl

Investigating the impact of various meteors on the size of craters. We kept the height constant and used vernier calipers to measure the radius of the crater. Great for teaching about variables, fair tests and constants! Great discussions for CBA2 (Wee bit messy 🫣☄️) #PW1 #ES1

Interesting take by Cindy Solomon on what holds us back in 'courage stranglers'. The importance of feeling the fear and not allowing it to paralyse us. #leadership #pdsl

Building courage and the importance of positive mindset. Three steps to take to expand capacity. 1. Recognise the opportunity. 2. Get comfortable with the discomfort. 3. Ask yourself what is the BEST thing that can happen. #leadership #pdsl UL_ELLA @patriciamannixm

Courage is often most present in the small acts of every day. Courage is the ability to do something that is frightening. I think every leader on the #pdsl course can relate. #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Especially true for leadership in educational contexts. We learn from our readings that inspiring, empowering and trusting others is key to sustainable development. #pdsl #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

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A great day with #msdreamspace Microsoft Education Ireland ZeroDays CTF TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath for Cyberschool Quest 🤩🤩 our students had so much fun working in their teams to tackle the challenges. It was a bonus that one of our amazing teams placed 3rd! 🏅 Old Bawn Community School Cathal Molloy

Microsoft and RTÉ launch new TV series on AI rte.ie/news/ireland/2… via RTÉ #MSDreamSpace

Boy’s Feile Football Finals Sunday 21st April Feile C Conneff Park, Sallins V Naas 2 10.45am Feile A Conneff Park, Naas V Clane 12noon. embed.futureticketing.ie/c/kildare-gaa/  Best of luck to both teams!

Worth getting out and looking up tonight. Very visible to naked eye. #aurora

2nd year science learning about ionic bonding & chemical formula this morning. Thanks Cathal Molloy for the brilliant idea of using the desks as a whiteboard - a novelty to be allowed to write on the desks 😱😂

Our Football Feile 2025 Champs are heading north to represent Kildare in the National Finals. We want to get them kitted out to look the part. Our volunteers are out this weekend with a bucket collection. We also have a page to give a bit if you can. gofund.me/2bdbfbf5

Our National Football Feile Champs want to thank everyone who helped them in their success yesterday. Thanks to our sponsors as well as the many who gave to our go fund me and a big thanks to our parents and mentors who support us on and off the pitch. #násnarioghabú