11.03.2025
Patron’s Day Brings Primary School Representatives Together
Principals and chairpersons of boards of management of primary schools from across Dublin and Glendalough gathered at the annual Patron’s Day event in the Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley on Friday last (March 7). The primary schools are all under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin and their principals and chairpersons enjoyed a day of learning about developments in the primary sector as well as reconnecting with each other.
The event was opened by Archbishop Michael Jackson who welcomed all in attendance and thanked the committee for organising the day. Dr Mary Nihill, Director of Leadership with OIDE, the support service of teachers and school leaders, then spoke about educational leadership.
The focus turned to developments in educational law with a contribution by Mr David Ruddy, Education Executive with the CPSMA (Catholic Primary Schools Management Association). This was followed by an update on the Church of Ireland’s Follow Me Religious Education Programme by Dr Jacqui Wilkinson of the Church of Ireland Centre at DCU.
The Revd Colin McConaghie then urged schools to sign up for Dublin and Glendalough’s 2025 Prayer Movement which seeks to build a community of prayer of 2,025 people this year as the dioceses plan for the future.
Proceedings drew to a close with lunch and time to chat with colleagues.
