DDLETB has publicly declared its support for and adoption of ALTITUDE – the National Charter for Universal Design (UD) in Tertiary Education. The ETB joined today’s national call to action for institutions and agencies to work towards a more universally designed tertiary education system.DDLETB strongly believes that ‘inclusion is everyone’s business’, and that all staff […]
The DDLETB Ethos Ambassador Programme was launched earlier this year. A transformative initiative empowering our students to bring positive change to their schools and communities. This year, 24 schools have joined the programme, with 120 dedicated student Ambassadors stepping up to lead the way. Through engaging workshops, these young leaders will explore the core values […]
On March 26th, as part of ETB Week celebrations, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th class students from our Community National Schools gathered at DDLETB Head Office for the highly anticipated annual CNS Quiz Quest. The event brought together bright young minds from across DDLETB for a day filled with excitement, fun, teamwork, and a shared […]
Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Boards (ETBs) scooped a national award, a runner up prize and the judges praise at this year’s ETB Excellence Awards, held in Croke Park [27th March] as part of ETB Week 2025, which showcases Ireland’s sixteen ETBs and the services they provide to learners of all ages. Two […]
Rath Dara Community College Rath Dara Community College was thrilled to be awarded Champion School of Sanctuary status at a ceremony held at TU Dublin, Grangegorman, in February. At the ceremony, nine students showcased a unique cultural fusion, blending performances of bodhrán, African drums, Irish dancing, and a group dance incorporating elements from five different […]
Success of Deansrath Community College TY students at the Adventures in Cyberland Awards at UCD November 2024 was a hugely successful month for TY students Emily Pesak, George Hurst and Piotr Zawierta, who submitted their project “The Lost Soul: Revealing Hidden Depths in Cybersecurity” for the Adventures in Cyberland Awards, organised by Marelle Rice of […]
DDLETB is the proud patron of 9 Community National Schools (CNS) and 3 Community Special Schools (CSS), providing high-quality, inclusive, and student-centred education at primary level. But what exactly is a Community National School, and what makes it unique? Community National Schools are state-funded, co-educational, multi-denominational primary schools that welcome all children of all backgrounds, […]
The 7th February will be remembered as a historic day for Ardgillan College, marking a momentous victory for the Senior Boys GAA team. All roads led to Darver, where the Ardgillan squad faced off in an intense battle to claim the title of Leinster GAA champions. The team’s journey to this achievement was paved with […]
On Thursday, 13th February, the annual National Ethos Symposium in Portlaoise marked an exciting milestone with the official launch of the new Patrons’ Curriculum: Identity, Multi-Belief, and Values Education (IMBVE). The event brought together 200 ETB teachers and leaders, all eager to explore this innovative approach to values-based education. In her keynote address, Anne Marie […]
Members of DDLETB schools, colleges and centres recently attended the annual BETT Conference in London, the world’s largest EdTech event, bringing together over 30,000 educators, policymakers, and industry changemakers from 130 countries. With more than 500 EdTech exhibitors and 300 expert speakers, BETT continues to be a game-changing event, highlighting the future of education through technology and innovation. For Team DDLETB, BETT […]
