ETBI along with all 16 ETBs celebrating their 10-year anniversary

ETBI along with all 16 ETBs celebrated their 10-year anniversary by organising a national ‘ETB Week’ 27th of February – 3rd of March and ‘ETB Day ‘on the 2nd of March 2023, coordinated by ETBI. The weeklong event allowed each ETB to showcase the services they provide to their local communities throughout Ireland. Starting off ETB Week, there was an official launch on Monday the 27th of February in Liberties College, City of Dublin ETB with Ray Kennedy, Laura Byrne, Music Generation South and Firhouse Community College students. A focus on Schools and ETB Ethos was emphasised on Tuesday, followed by a FET focus on Wednesday. On Thursday all 16 ETBs gathered in Croke Park for the ETB Excellence awards and celebrations. Finally on Friday, all ETB staff members were invited to take part in a staff tea party and post their staff initiative photos on Instagram, for a chance to win the Staff Initiative competition.

RTÉ newsreader Ray Kennedy helps launch ETB Week, where Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland are marking 10 years since their establishment.

During ETB Day, Guests were welcomed by Reelig, Music Generation Carlow before the ETB Excellence awards ceremony, sponsored by IPB Insurance which was hosted by RTÉ newsreader and former ETB student, Ray Kennedy. The awards recognised individuals, initiatives and groups in ETBs across the country, that have had a significant impact on their community and are going above and beyond to embody the ETB ethos. (Winners and Runners-up are listed below) Sparkling Strings from Cork ETB entertained the audience whilst they enjoyed a delicious desert break.

The ETB Heroes video was officially launched which featured 5 ETB heroes – including famous faces and former ETB students Ray Kennedy, Tolü Makay and Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill as well as teacher Michael Farrell and former student Jack McFadden-matched with 5 current ETB learners/ staff members , exploring what their ETB means to them and the impact it has on their life.

The ETB Anthem Competition was also launched in Croke Park, which is inviting ETB learners from across the country to compose a national anthem for Education and Training Boards. The judging panel includes Bill Whelan, Ellen Cranitch and MuRli. The winners will record their anthem with Windmill Lane Recording Studios and perform at the ETBI Annual Conference in Cork 2023.

ETBI staff, ETBI Board members and ETBI past Presidents gathered in the ETBI headquarters in Naas, Co.Kildare on Friday the 3rd of March to celebrate with our own staff tea party.

Staff were entertained by heard Fionn Whelan and Julie Gardiner (12) from Music Generation Kildare & Wicklow.

Winners

AwardNameETB
ETB Hero AwardJohn Lavin, Ballinrobe YouthreachMayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB
ETB Excellence Award for CommunityThe Urban Farm Project by St. Fintan’s Community Education Service, in collaboration with Midlands Rehabilitation and Recovery ServicesLaois and Offaly ETB
ETB Excellence Award for EqualityCarrie Archer, Professional Learning and Development Co-ordinatorCity of Dublin ETB
ETB Excellence Award for RespectThe Building Restorative School Communities initiativeKilkenny and Carlow ETB
ETB Excellence Award for CareKarol Topey, School Chaplain at St. Anne’s Community CollegeLimerick and Clare ETB
Excellence in Further Education and Training AwardRecognition of Prior Learning provisionDonegal ETB
Gradam Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha, Barr Feabhais sa GhaeloideachasSeán Holt, student at Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachKilkenny and Carlow ETB
ETB Excellence in Education AwardThe Boston Professional Learning Tour by staff members from Mullingar Community CollegeLongford and Westmeath ETB
ETB Excellence Award for Organisation Support and DevelopmentProcurement Office Green InnovationGalway and Roscommon ETB
ETB Excellence Award for Youth ServicesThe ACT Gateway Youth ProjectLongford and Westmeath ETB
My ETB’ Creative Multimedia Learner CompetitionHenry Ncube and Dunamase CollegeLaois and Offaly ETB
‘Your ETB’ National Staff CompetitionSharon Fields-Lockwood of Baldoyle Training CentreDublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB

Runners Up

AwardNameETB
ETB Hero AwardOlga Walsh from the Adult Education Service Balbriggan and SwordsDublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB  
ETB Excellence Award for CommunityPositive Behaviour Liaison Group, Coláiste Fionnchua  Cork ETB
ETB Excellence Award for EqualityRCC LGBTQI+ Allies from Roscommon Community College    Galway and Roscommon ETB
ETB Excellence Award for RespectAbbey Community College Respect Week  Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
ETB Excellence Award for CareAnne Malone, co-ordinator of Portlaoise Youthreach.  Laois and Offaly ETB
Excellence in Further Education and Training AwardRecognition of Prior Learning for the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing  Limerick and Clare ETB
Gradam Sármhaitheasa sa GhaeloideachasFoireann teagaisc Choláiste Oiriall  Cavan and Monaghan ETB
ETB Excellence in Education AwardProvision Mapping Initiative: A systematic, collaborative approach to inclusive and special education.  ETB Sectoral Initiative
ETB Excellence Award for Organisation Support and DevelopmentMyCETB  Cork ETB
ETB Excellence Award for Youth ServicesNo Shame Mental Health Board Game  Louth and Meath ETB
My ETB’ Creative Multimedia Learner CompetitionMia Hughes from Cavan InstituteCavan and Monaghan ETB
‘Your ETB’ National Staff CompetitionGavin Lowndes for his entry on behalf of Blanchardstown Community Training CentreDublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB

Staff Initiative Competition

CompetitionETB
Best Staff PicturesWaterford and Wexford ETB
Best Staff PicturesLongford and Westmeath ETB
Best Staff PicturesCavan and Monaghan ETB (Cavan Institute)
Best Staff CakeMayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB
Best Staff CakeCavan and Monaghan ETB (Cavan Youthreach)

ETB Day Gallery