Pictured, from left, were Bernie Rowland, ethos co-ordinator, director of schools Mary Madden (Sligo), Karen Lavelle, ethos lead teacher, Colaiste Pobal Acla, Mayo, Caroline Beirne, Carrigallen Vocational School, Co. Leitrim, and Stacey McDermott, deputy principal and ethos lead teacher, St. Joseph’s Community College, Charlestown, at the ETBI Let's Talk Ethos symposium 2025 representing Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB. Photo: Melissa Mannion

Mayo teachers champion ethos at ETBI conference

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The ETBI Let's Talk Ethos symposium, which took place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, was attended by representatives of Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.

The symposium, attended by 200 delegates, delved into the patrons' curricula for ETB schools, including 'Goodness Me Goodness You!' and 'Identity, Multi-Belief and Values Education (IMBVE)'.

Dr. Anne Marie Kavanagh from DCU delivered a keynote on the importance of valuing students' identities and backgrounds through the curriculum.

Participants also engaged in workshops on anti-racism, classroom conflict, and traveller education.

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