Cumann na mBunscol Strategic Plan Review December 3 rd 2011

© GAA 2 Presentation title in footer Clár am Welcome and Opening Comments: Paul Duggan. 2.Powerpoint presentation on Strategic Plan Review Discussion open to floor. 4.Meeting Closes Lunch 1pm

Strategic Plan Update Jim Fennelly Bernie Ryan

© GAA 4 Presentation title in footer Theme 1 Reflecting the New Ireland and Including Everybody Targets achieved  Céim ar Aghaidh to be used as resource to promote GAA  Briefing brochure for schools( newsletter published in October edition of In Touch 2008 )  A pilot programme (in five counties) is currently being run by with Irish Handball Council to develop handball in primary schools  GAA to offer courses to teachers free of charge --Summer Courses to be available in 12 counties in Funding available for Cumann na mBunscol coiste from Provincial Councils for teachers to attend summer courses (where a charge applies)

© GAA 5 Presentation title in footer Theme 1 In Process  Go Games model to be adapted to promote participation in schools  Seek an input to Colleges of Education (meetings held with all colleges)  Good practice guidelines for full time coaches being developed in conjunction with G O Maolmhichil (GAA Children`s Welfare officer.)  Rounders Association are currently reviewing coaching resources  Develop a strategy of recruiting female teachers to the work and management of Cumann na mBunscol  Offer Full membership to Britain

© GAA 6 Presentation title in footer Theme 1 Outstanding and Additional Targets  Rounders as Part of PE programme  Recruit,Inform and Train new male and female teachers in all 4 provinces  Involve parents  Membership for Britain  Recruit from graduate teachers as ambassadors to training colleges for Cumann na mBunscoil.  Provide equipment grant aided and sponsored to all primary schools.  Develop a Charter and communicate same to all teachers. Use INTOUCH. Adopt the PLEASED model for Children. Participation, Learning,Enjoyment,Attitude,Skill,Effort,Development,  Include children from all schools and change policy to facilitate this

© GAA 7 Presentation title in footer Theme 2: Making Gaelic Games Happen in Primary Schools Targets achieved  Leaflet outlining what Cumann na mBunscol does circulated in In Touch  Recognition for Cumann na mBunscol (through tickets, exhibition games,provincial representation etc)  Lobby Government to recognise Gaelic games on curriculum (meeting held)  Coaching Courses held during summer holidays

© GAA 8 Presentation title in footer Theme 2  In Process –Collaboration between Coaching & Games and Cumann na mBunscol at local level –Annual coaching template. –Monitor content and quality of coaching.( seminar in Croke Park January 2011) –A database of contacts has been drawn up at national level. –Seek a dedicated notice-board in each school.

© GAA 9 Presentation title in footer Outstanding and extra targets  Update circular to all schools on function of Cumann na mBunscoil. Produce DVD and Powerpoint.  Carry out facilities audit of in house and external. Produce data base and circulate to all schools.  Work with county boards to ensure school’s needs are reflected in coaching strategies.  Develop annual coaching template that is Timed, Educational, Resourced and Relevant.  Dedicated notice board in all schools. N.B Allianz.  All new pitches to accommodate cross field under age pitches.  Lobby Govt to recognise significance of role played by C na mB volunteers in enthusing young people.  Monitor content and quality of coaching delivered to schools from the outside to ensure its appropriateness to schools. N.B go Games and Charter.

© GAA 10 Presentation title in footer Theme 3: Working Hand-In-Glove With The Wider GAA Targets achieved  Primary School slot at national conference  Club/School Link: Information to be circulated in upcoming GAA Club Newsletter and GAA Games Development Newsletter highlighting the importance of the club/school link  Mini Sevens review complete.

© GAA 11 Presentation title in footer Outstanding and Additional Targets  Full use made of County Committee representation on County Boards. Officer turnover,improved links, official slot on agenda.  Each school to identify its Parent Club. Club /School liaison Officer.  Direct support from club/ financial, coaching,facilities.  Club and School to share its branding ie its markeability.  Involve school pupils in projects and events/ open days/ registration etc  School delegate to attend club AGM.  Forge links with local Secondary Schools.  Cumann na mBunscoil involvement in Provincial Coaching and Games initiatives/conferences and promotions.  Continue to develop Mini Sevens concept at club, county, province and national level

© GAA 12 Presentation title in footer Theme 4: Who We Are And What We Do: The Marketing Agenda Targets Achieved  Each primary school to hold an event to celebrate games (April 24th 2009)  Re-Branding  Guide to Marketing PR seminar Sept Increase awareness of games, activities and sponsor input

© GAA 13 Presentation title in footer Theme 4 In process  Sponsorship strategy currently under review.  Schools Quality award to be reviewed in 2012.Recognition for ALL  Seek a dedicated Cumann na mBunscol page in all Provincial and National Finals. Cumann na mBunscoil name must be included.  Website redesigned/ county,provincial and national links.  Annual PR Plan -From Cumann na mBunscol to Croke Park and Beyond in 2012

© GAA 14 Presentation title in footer Outstanding and Additional Targets  PR Plan/ Greatest challenge. Template for each county. Each county to provide a PR Plan.  Sponsorship review at National and Local level. Maximum return for investment in Cumann na mBunscoil brand.  School Mark Scheme/ Excellence Rewarded.  The journey From Cumann na mBunscoil to Croke park. Highlight the historical trip of those who played in Croke Park in Mini games and returned as Adult Players.  Visits from county players. Children to meet and greet county players in county grounds.  2021 will be 50 th anniversary. Historical Publication.

© GAA 15 Presentation title in footer Theme 5: The Governance of Cumann na mBunscol Targets Achieved  Good Practice for officers to be outlined at comhairle seminar.  In process –Cumann na mBunscol to meet formally once a year (at least) with County Games manager –Each County Coiste to draw up a short development plan

© GAA 16 Presentation title in footer Outstanding and Additional Targets  National Constitution to take Precedence over County Constitution  5 year rule generally accepted/ Good use of new blood and use to be made of retired teachers.  Consensus not to involve Non –Primary School teachers refer to Involve Parents and Inclusiveness  Template for Governance / minimum requirement of meetings.  Model of good practice for each committee.  Short A4 sheet of 5 year plan to be submitted by each county coiste.  Input to GAA Annual Congress  Each County Coiste to hold meeting with County Board Officers at beginning of each year.

Thank you: Cumann na mBunscoil Naisiúnta. Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh