Each year, we host two Debate Forum events for our junior and senior students in which they debate for and against motions that focus on the ethos of an ETB school (excellence in education, care, equality, community, and respect). There are three competitions within, the main one being the Cup…
One of the ways we support community education classes across County Donegal is through the annual Reach Fund. What does this Fund cover and how does it benefit local communities? In this month’s blog, our Adult Education Officer, Aidan McCloskey, tells us more about it. Donegal Education and Training Board…
We are always seeking ways to “advance the climate action, energy management, and sustainability agenda in our role as an education and training provider to our learners” (Donegal ETB Climate Action Roadmap 2025, p.29). Training to enable cultural change is key, and over the last two years, our Further Education…
Our Adult Guidance and Information Service, part of our Further Education and Training (FET) Service, provides free, confidential, and professional guidance to adults across Co Donegal. It is designed for everyone. Whether you’re one of our students or a member of the general public, you can get the support you…
Donegal Education and Training Board’s (ETB) Psychology Service has been providing support to students, staff, and families across post-primary schools and Further Education and Training centres, including Youthreach, since 2010. One of the most important, and sometimes challenging, parts of the service’s work is responding to critical incidents. These are…
This term, an exciting new Leaving Certificate subject, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies, was introduced in two of our schools, Finn Valley College in Stranorlar and St Catherine’s Vocational School in Killybegs. What will students learn? In this blog, our Finn Valley College teacher (and actor, director and playwright!), Shaun…
Identity, Multi-Beliefs, and Values Education (IMBVE) is an innovative curriculum at the heart of ETB schools’ ethos, aiming to provide students with a unique educational experience in Community Colleges, Community Special Schools, and Hospital Schools. IMBVE represents a dynamic expression of the ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos (2022), in line…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead in your career often means continuously learning and developing new skills. But finding time to undertake substantial blocks of learning is often not possible because of the time commitment involved. That’s where micro-credentials come in, but what are they? In this blog, our Further…
Did you know that we have a Retired Staff Association (RSA)? We were the first Education and Training Board in the country to set one up in 2022 but what does it do? In this blog, Association Secretary, our former first Director of Organisation Support and Development, Jim McGlynn, tells…