• Considering retirement from teaching in the new future?
• Unsure of how to calculate your retirement benefits/the process of retirement?

• Cornmarket Financial Services as you may be aware are the only financial advisor appointed by all the teaching union’s in Ireland to advise their members on their superannuation/pension/AVC benefits
• Due to the large number of queries from teachers in the Waterford region about their future retirement benefits, it has been decided to run a presentation evening in the Waterford Teachers Centre on Thursday 26th April 2018 5 pm - 7pm.
• The purpose of the presentation will be to outline all of the above to you, the opportunity to meet Georgina Roche-Cosgrave on a one to one basis to discuss your own personal situation is available at a later date.  Georgina will also be available for brief questions from 4pm in the Waterford Teachers Centre.
• Georgina Roche-Cosgrave  – A Senior Retirement Consultant with Cornmarket will outline and discuss the following on the night:

-           How to calculate your Lump sum & Pension at retirement?

-           If you have an AVC (Additional Voluntary Contributions) how will they improve your financial position  at retirement?

-           Have you the possibility to do a Last Minute AVC before retirement?

-           What are your tax implications at retirement and what do you need to be aware of?

-           What are your options with your lump sum at retirement?

Georgina Roche-Cosgrave BA, QFA

Senior Retirement & Investment Consultant

Cornmarket Group Financial Services

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Phone: 01 408 4000

Mob:    087 2621998

Introductory Course on Sensory Processing Disorder

Aims:

• Understanding of what is Sensory Processing.
• How this impacts on the pupils ability to learn, communicate, behaviour, emotional regulation, attend and focus.
• Identifying the pupil at risk of Sensory Processing Disorder.
• Practical strategies to help.

Fiona O'Farrell is a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist with 20 years experience working in Paediatrics both within the NHS, HSE and Private Practice

Fiona has undertaken extensive post graduate training including Sensory Processing and has specialist interest in this area.

Fiona is currently delivering Training Nationwide on Sensory Processing Disorder with the charity Irish Neonatal Health Alliance

Fiona has also delivered training to Early Childhood Ireland

Further information see www.fionaofarrell.ie 

This seminar, presented by members of the Inspectorate, is for primary principals who are leading SSE in their schools. It will explore how Looking at Our School 2016 can be used to support and inform the SSE process and will provide guidance and examples of good practice to support the re-engagement with SSE. During the seminar participants will discuss and reflect on their school’s progress with SSE to date, and where they would like the process to bring them into the future. They will also have an opportunity to share their experiences with other school leaders and to learn from the experiences of others.

Places on this seminar will be limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.  

Please book on the Waterford Teachers’ Centre Website:www.wtc.ie

“Mindfulness for Performance”

The ability to focus our attention for a sustained period of time supports our emotional, mental, social and physical well - being. It is also the most important aspect of performance from the classroom to Croke Park.

• Practical classroom based strategies to assist you in your teaching of focus.
• Developing Self Control
• Concentration Skills
• Resiliency Skills
• Empathy
• Self Understanding
• Self Acceptance

"Shane works as a Performance Psychology Consultant and Coach to some of the best performers in Ireland, training the mind - set skills essential to revealing ones potential. His clients include Hurlers of the Year, All Stars, Professional Golfers, Multinational Corporations and CEO’s. He has become a highly sought after keynote speaker and specialises in delivering high performance mind-set training through Team and Executive Coaching. 

Most recently he has presented on Coaching Resilience to Children to 840 delegates at the GAA's Coaching and Games Conference in Croke Park. He is a primary school teacher who has worked in a wide range of schools with many different challenges. Through his academic qualifications, M.A. in Sport and Exercise Psychology, H.Dip in Executive Coaching and Post Grad in Primary Teaching he has found that mindfulness is the thread that links all the best performers regardless of the setting. He has completed many modules on the topic but most notably he has applied the skills in a practical setting from Croke Park Hours to Croke Park"

The Middle Leader– a Key Member of the School Community

Dear Principal & Secretary,

Please find attached letter for the upcoming Physical Literacy Fundamental Movement Skills - DAY 2 seminars organised by Waterford Teachers’ Centre with PDST.  All our Seminars will be held in WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.

Teachers are instructed to go to the PDST online booking system in order to book their place, and these events are now live and ready for teachers to book.

Just some points to note re. the seminars:

• Two teachers per school are invited to attend this seminar.
• The Department of Education and Skills will provide substitute cover where required.
• Participants must ensure that their current roll number is registered on their profile on the PDST online booking system. Registration details can be checked by logging in at http://www.pdst.ie/onlinebooking.
• If the roll number needs to be updated, users should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request that their profile is amended.

Please note: Schools who attended Seminar 1 last year will need to bring the “Move Well, Move Often” resource pack distributed on the day. Schools wishing to attend Seminar 2 who did not attend Seminar 1 and therefore may not have the Move Well, Move Often resource pack, will need to order this FREE resource by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The email should include the school name, roll number, phone number

Dear Principal & Secretary,

Please find attached letter for the upcoming Physical Literacy Fundamental Movement Skills - DAY 2 seminars organised by Waterford Teachers’ Centre with PDST.  All our Seminars will be held in WIT Arena, Carriganore, Waterford.

Teachers are instructed to go to the PDST online booking system in order to book their place, and these events are now live and ready for teachers to book.

Just some points to note re. the seminars:

• Two teachers per school are invited to attend this seminar.
• The Department of Education and Skills will provide substitute cover where required.
• Participants must ensure that their current roll number is registered on their profile on the PDST online booking system. Registration details can be checked by logging in at http://www.pdst.ie/onlinebooking.
• If the roll number needs to be updated, users should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request that their profile is amended.

Please note: Schools who attended Seminar 1 last year will need to bring the “Move Well, Move Often” resource pack distributed on the day. Schools wishing to attend Seminar 2 who did not attend Seminar 1 and therefore may not have the Move Well, Move Often resource pack, will need to order this FREE resource by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The email should include the school name, roll number, phone number

Title: Assessment for Learning (AfL) Bootcamp

Registration Link:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/assessment-for-learning-bootcamp-tickets-44587842437

Description:This course is intended for teachers who want to develop their understanding and practice of Assessment for Learning. This course would also be useful for principals and other school leaders who are interested in supporting their staff to develop this important part of everyday practice effectively.

1.      What is Assessment for Learning?

2.      How can it be used effectively?

3.      How can I embed it in my practice efficiently?

This workshop explores the principles and rationale of AfL, showcases high-impact strategies and shares resources that can be utilised across age ranges the very next day.

This workshop is delivered in a practical, solution-focused, participant-led manner; and models effective AfL strategies through out.

Certificates can be provided for Croke Park hours.

Rathú is proud to be part of the Pay It Forward movement by donating 5% of all tickets to our nominated charity for 2018.

For more information about Rathú, please see our website www.rathu.ie

#LoveLearning

#InspiringTeachers

Ciara McGuane

Senior Education Consultant

Phone: 0838550852

Website: www.rathu.ie

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