Gillian Quinn McGrath

@NewRowPS It was such a privilege to join with the New Row St. Patrick's school community for their wonderful celebration. The child centred liturgy reflected so beautifully the spirit and values of the school. Well done to the fabulous Mrs Graffin and her wonderful staff and pupils.

🎶☘️☘️What a day!!☘️☘️🎶 Now that the dust has settled we are so proud to share a little look at our fantastic Adopting Saint Patrick celebrations yesterday. A beautiful service led by our children, and overwhelming support from staff, family, friends and the community! 💙💚

@StOPPSBelfast @TeachingAwards Very well deserved award!! Congratulations Mr McCabe ,Mrs Roche and all who work and learn at St OPPS Belfast !!

🌟🌟Making a Difference Primary School of the Year🌟🌟 We delighted, shocked and humbled by this recognition. We want to thank our whole staff team, our parents, our community and most of all our pupils including our past pupils. @TeachingAwards

@StMarys_Belfast @InfoCcms @ComhairlenaGS @Education_NI @Ed_Authority @CCEA_info Thank you to the Professor Finn,the staff and students of @StMarys_Belfast for the warm welcome and the opportunity to be part of such a positive event. The new facilities are fabulous and reflect so well the importance of developing a community of learning.Well done to all !

Guests attending included the Belfast Lord Mayor and representatives from Queen’s University, Stranmillis University College, CCMS, Controlled Schools Support Council, Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, INTO, Department of Education, CCEA ....

If you can't make it to our #womened Unconference @UlsterUni Belfast, please support the event by sharing @janetgoodall @kane_fiona @FionaMKennedy @KatrinaCrilly @OrlaDonnelly6 @rricecutter @AKinsleySmith1 @Carolin16761057 @ellentaylor06 @ugnegir

I would encourage anyone who working in early years to respond to this survey on Children’s Speech, Language and Communication.

Great to be back in schools this week ,working with highly committed staff teams. Special moment today as transpired that I had taught one of the teachers about 37 years ago in St. Bride's Nursery !! Lovely to meet Catherine again after all these years ❤

@InfoCcms Congratulations Eve !! I wish you every success as CEO of CCMS !!

Eve Bremner has been announced as the new Chief Executive of the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS). Eve, who most recently worked for the Education Authority (EA), said: I am delighted to have been appointed and to be returning to CCMS.

Late August, given heavy rain and sun For a full week, the blackberries would ripen. At first, just one, a glossy purple clot . . . Like thickened wine: summer’s blood was in it Leaving stains upon the tongue and lust for Picking

Most of what children need to learn during their early childhood years cannot be taught; it's discovered through play. ~ Ruth Wilson.

@stmichaelspsb @SaintMichaelsps @AnneKennedyArm1 Beautiful Bronagh ! Congratulations.....enjoy every minute of your well deserved retirement !!

@SaintMichaelsps @AnneKennedyArm1 Huge thanks to a fabulous staff for organising this assembly. Lovely to have the video to remember our talented pupils. The boys and girls were and are ⭐️s. Many thanks to governors for their support, it was lovely to see you today. Lots of luck for future years to all. 🙏

@st_madden A beautiful and well deserved tribute to a dedicated and much loved principal. Wishing you every blessing for a long and happy retirement Mr Loughran !!

What an emotional day we had in St. Joseph’s as our pupils marked Mr Loughran’s retirement with a special assembly. Check out their beautiful farewell to Mr. Loughran below: youtu.be/jW0Ai2HX57I

@HarveyMairead @StOPPSBelfast Congratulations to all @ StOPPSBelfast. Very well deserved 👏

@StOPPSBelfast a very warm congratulations to the whole school community. It was a joy to join you today for the announcement and celebration of your very well deserved Pearson Education award. Well done to everyone!👏👏👏

@EileenRown3 @drgrahamgault @NI_Teachers @PaddyShevlin @MrFerguson85 Working across a range of schools in all phases,I am impressed by the high levels of engagement of leaders,teachers and classroom assistants in professional development. They bring so much to improving the learning experiences of their pupils and to whole school improvement !!

@drgrahamgault Teacher Professional Learning is critical as we continue to be research-based and current as we learn from each other when disseminating our good practice! This can be school led/ personal as we build on our prior knowledge! @NI_Teachers @PaddyShevlin @lyttleexox @MrFerguson85

A really strong argument is being made that initial teacher education is just that - initial. There is a huge vacuum in long-term provision and support for ongoing professional learning in a career context of rapidly changing need, demand, expectation and accountability.

@NewRowPS Congratulations to Deirdre and all the staff and pupils at fabulous New Row P.S. Very well deserved awards !!

Feeling proud today! Last night we won a Families First special recognition award for our fabulous school. Mrs Graffin was also delighted to be highly commended in the Best Principals' category!💙 Lots to celebrate in New Row! Definitely #bestteam #newrowfamily🥰

Kindness counts! 🧡

Children need the freedom and the time to play; play is not a luxury play is a necessity. ~ Kay Redfield Jamison

@HolyCrossBoys Great to work with the leadership and staff of @HolyCrossBoys this year.The boys were just brilliant, engaging so creatively in their learning! Not sure about the "expert"...just love developing learning through play and learning everyday myself ☺

We were very lucky to have play expert and education advisor, Gillian @lyttleexox, our lovely Primary One class this week. Gillian has been providing us with her expert knowledge and advice on Learning Through Play! The boys were absolutely amazing 💙

Reading counts! 📚

We must truly hear everyone! 🙌

This! 🙌