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Bronnadh €5,000 ar Choláiste na Ríochta, Lios Tuathail (@CRiochta), mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le trí scoil*, chun díriú ar chleachtais chuimsitheacha a leabú do gach foghlaimeoir, tríd an gcreat Dearaidh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim (DUF). Tá sé mar aidhm ag an tionscadal seo Pobal Cleachtais a bhunú chun tacú le cur i bhfeidhm ar fud na scoile, ag tarraingt ar Chreat Cosán náisiúnta. Beidh múinteoirí páirteach i bpleanáil chomhroinnte, i bhforbairt ghairmiúil, i meantóireacht piaraí, agus i gcomhoibriú machnamhach chun muinín a thógáil agus roghanna bríocha, inrochtaineacht agus rannpháirtíocht a sholáthar i seomraí ranga. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an tionscadal cultúr inbhuanaithe cuimsithe a chruthú le tacaíocht ó acmhainní DUF inoiriúnaithe agus le hidirphlé leanúnach ar fud na scoileanna. *Liosta de na scoileanna atá ag tabhairt faoi chomhoibriú: @Castleislandcc1 Iar-bhunscoil Choláiste Ghleann Lí @CausewayComp

Coláiste na Ríochta, Listowel (@CRiochta), has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with three schools*, to focus on embedding inclusive practices for all learners, through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This project aims to establish a Community of Practice to support whole-school implementation, drawing on the national Cosán Framework. Teachers will engage in shared planning, professional development, peer mentoring, and reflective collaboration to build confidence and provide meaningful choices, accessibility, and engagement in classrooms. The project aims to create a sustainable culture of inclusion supported by adaptable UDL resources and ongoing dialogue across schools. *List of collaborating schools: @Castleislandcc1 Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School @CausewayComp

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Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed (@colmhuirecoed), Thurles, has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with @ScoilRuain and Leugh National School. This project focuses on developing a collaborative, student-led learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving while building strong connections between primary and post-primary schools. The schools aim to co-host a ‘Student Leadership Summit’ to share best practices and resources developed.

Bronnadh €5,000 ar Chomhoideachas Coláiste Mhuire (@colmhuirecoed), Durlas, mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le Scoil Ruáin Chill Náile (@ScoilRuain) agus Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach. Díríonn an tionscadal seo ar thimpeallacht foghlama chomhoibríoch, faoi stiúir na mac léinn, a fhorbairt a chothaíonn cruthaitheacht, smaointeoireacht chriticiúil agus réiteach fadhbanna agus a thógann naisc láidre idir bunscoileanna agus iar-bhunscoileanna. Tá sé mar aidhm ag na scoileanna ‘Cruinniú Mullaigh um Cheannaireachta Mac Léinn’ a chomhóstáil chun dea-chleachtais agus acmhainní forbartha a roinnt.

Bronnadh €5,000 ar Choláiste Iósaef, Cill Mocheallóg (@ColaisteIosaef), mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le @ScoilMocheallog agus @abbeyfealecii, chun díriú ar chur i bhfeidhm Dearadh Uilíoch don Fhoghlaim (DUF) laistigh dá scoileanna. Is é is aidhm don tionscadal seo tuiscint agus eolas múinteoirí a fhorbairt maidir le DUF, chomh maith leis an muinín is gá a thabhairt do chomhghleacaithe teagaisc chun raon cleachtas cuimsitheach a chur i bhfeidhm a bhfreastalaíonn creat DUF air laistigh de sheomraí ranga éagsúla.

Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock (@ColaisteIosaef), has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with @ScoilMocheallog and @abbeyfealecii, to focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation within their schools. This project aims develop teachers’ understanding and knowledge relating to UDL, as well as providing teaching colleagues with the necessary confidence to implement a range of inclusive practice that the UDL framework caters for within diverse classrooms.

Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan, has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with six schools* to promote philosophical education using Philosophy4Children (P4C) pedagogy in the context of primary and post-primary Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí. By facilitating two workshops, in which teachers actively engage in P4C methodologies, it aims to form a network of educators, trained in P4C trí Ghaeilge, and continue to promote the value of philosophy for Irish-medium education. *List of collaborating schools: Gaelscoil Naomh Phádraig @colchilliain @gaelscoilcd Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada Gaelscoil na Camóige Gaelscoil Inse Chór

Bronnadh €5,000 ar Choláiste Cois Life, Leamhcán, mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le sé scoil* chun oideachas fealsúnachta a chur chun cinn trí úsáid a bhaint as oideolaíocht Philosophy4Children (P4C) i gcomhthéacs Gaelscoileanna agus Gaelcholáistí bunscoile agus iar-bhunscoile. Trí dhá cheardlann a éascú, ina nglacann múinteoirí páirt ghníomhach i modheolaíochtaí P4C, tá sé mar aidhm aige líonra d’oideachasóirí a chur le chéile, atá oilte i P4C trí Ghaeilge, agus leanúint de luach na fealsúnachta a chur chun cinn don oideachas trí mheán na Gaeilge. *Liosta de choláistí comhoibritheacha breisoideachais: Gaelscoil Naomh Phádraig @colchilliain @gaelscoilcd Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada Gaelscoil na Camóige Gaelscoil Inse Chór

Bronnadh €5,000 ar Choláiste Chanel, An Chúlóg (@Chanel_Dublin), mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le @CUSLeesonSt agus @maristdundalk chun cumhacht a thabhairt do mhúinteoirí agus do mhic léinn úsáidí eiticiúla agus nuálacha na hintleachta saorga (IS) san oideachas a iniúchadh. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an tionscadal seo pobal foghlama gairmiúil a thógáil ina mbíonn múinteoirí páirteach i gceannaireacht chomhroinnte, ina gcomhdhearann siad eispéiris foghlama atá feabhsaithe ag IS, agus ina ndéanann siad machnamh ar chleachtais dhigiteacha chuimsitheacha agus eiticiúla. Trí cheardlanna idirghníomhacha, seisiúin PlayLab, agus seimineáir faoi stiúir saineolaithe, déanfaidh oideachasóirí iniúchadh ar uirlisí IS a chothaíonn cruthaitheacht, smaointeoireacht chriticiúil, agus úsáid fhreagrach teicneolaíochta sa seomra ranga. Trí cheannaireacht múinteoirí a chothú i gcleachtais eiticiúla na hintleachta saorga ar fud scoileanna, cuireann an tionscadal seo tosaíochtaí náisiúnta chun cinn agus cur chuige foghlama gairmiúil á shamhaltú atá comhoibríoch, dírithe ar an todhchaí agus cuimsitheach.

Chanel College, Coolock (@Chanel_Dublin), has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with @CUSLeesonSt and @maristdundalk to empower teachers and students to explore ethical and innovative uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This project aims to build a professional learning community where teachers engage in shared leadership, co-design AI-enhanced learning experiences, and reflect on inclusive and ethical digital practices. Through interactive workshops, PlayLab sessions, and expert-led seminars, educators will explore AI tools that foster creativity, critical thinking, and responsible technology use in the classroom. By fostering teacher leadership in ethical AI practices across schools, this project advances national priorities while modelling a professional learning approach that is collaborative, future-focused, and inclusive.

Bronnadh €5,000 ar an Lár-Institiúid Theicniúil, Cluain Meala (@CTI_Clonmel), mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le trí scoil*, agus Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál, chun cóitseáil oideachasúil a leabú i gcultúr foghlama gairmiúla na scoileanna rannpháirteacha. Trí cheardlanna, seisiúin ar líne, agus timthriallta cóitseála, déanfaidh múinteoirí iniúchadh ar mhúnlaí Cóitseála Fáis, Teagaisc, agus Claochlaithe. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an tionscnamh acmhainn a thógáil do chleachtas machnamhach, do thacaíocht piaraí, agus d’fhorbairt ceannaireachta, a mbeidh acmhainn dhigiteach a thaispeánann straitéisí cóitseála agus a thacaíonn le macasamhlú ar fud scoileanna i dTiobraid Árann mar chríoch leis. *Liosta de na scoileanna atá ag tabhairt faoi chomhoibriú: @StAilbesSchool @colmhuirecoed @ComeraghCollege

Central Technical Institute, Clonmel (@CTI_Clonmel), has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with three schools*, and Mary Immaculate College, to embed educational coaching into the professional learning culture of participating schools. Through workshops, online sessions, and coaching cycles, teachers will explore Growth, Instructional, and Transformational Coaching models. The initiative aims to build capacity for reflective practice, peer support, and leadership development, culminating in a digital asset that showcases coaching strategies and supports replication across schools in Tipperary. *List of collaborating schools: @StAilbesSchool @colmhuirecoed @ComeraghCollege

Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School (@BlackrockETSS) has been awarded €5,000 as part of the Féilte Bursary Scheme to collaborate with ten schools*, to observe each other’s classroom practices across different schools, creating a reflective, supportive culture where teachers can exchange insights, deepen their understanding of effective teaching, and enhance their teaching and learning. Through engaging in peer observation, teachers will gain insights into diverse approaches, build professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. The project emphasises shared learning, mutual respect, and the value of seeing teaching through other teachers’ perspectives. *List of collaborating schools: @GoreyEtss @hcetss Clogher Road Community College Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School Kishoge Community College @ETSSWicklow @CabraCCollege @EtssHansfield

Bronnadh €5,000 ar Meánscoil ag Foghlaim le Chéile na Carraige Duibhe mar chuid de Scéim Sparánachta Féilte chun comhoibriú le deich scoil*, chun breathnú ar chleachtais ranga a chéile i scoileanna éagsúla, agus cultúr machnamhach, tacúil a chruthú inar féidir le múinteoirí léargais a mhalartú, a dtuiscint ar theagasc éifeachtach a dhoimhniú, agus a dteagasc agus a bhfoghlaim a fheabhsú. Trí dhul i mbun piarbhreathnóireachta, gheobhaidh múinteoirí léargas ar chur chuige éagsúla, tógfaidh siad caidrimh ghairmiúla, agus cuirfidh siad le cultúr feabhsúcháin leanúnaigh. Leagann an tionscadal béim ar fhoghlaim chomhroinnte, ar mheas frithpháirteach, agus ar luach na múinteoireachta a fheiceáil trí pheirspictíochtaí múinteoirí eile. *Liosta de na scoileanna atá ag tabhairt faoi chomhoibriú: @GoreyEtss @hcetss Coláiste Pobail Bhóthar an Chlochair Meánscoil Ag Foghlaim Le Chéile Bhaile na nGabhar Meánscoil Ag Foghlaim Le Chéile Theach na Giúise Meánscoil Ag Foghlaim Le Chéile na Céime Coláiste Pobail na Ciseoige @ETSSWicklow @CabraCCollege @EtssHansfield