Lidl First Year #SeriousSupport Programme 2025-26

Note: We are inviting applications from teachers of first year students. The teacher will show these sessions to the full class – and work with the class using resources provided. 

Session 1 – Monday 29^th September

Importance of Sport in Transition to Post Primary School and Pitfalls to Avoid for Dropout – Carla Rowe (Dublin)

Session 2 – Monday 6^th October

Sport and Positive Wellbeing – Cora Staunton (Mayo)

Session 3 – Monday 13^th October

School and Sport Balance: Getting the Best from Both – Emer Gallagher (Donegal)

Session 4 – Monday 20^th October

Avenues to get involved in sport within your school or club – Orlagh Farmer (Cork)

Session 5 – Monday 3^rd November

Be Yourself, Keep It Real – Paris McCarthy (Kerry)

Session 6 – Monday 10^th November

Dealing with Distractions and Anxiety – Bernie Durkan (Kildare)

Session 7 – Monday 17^th November

Harvesting and Harnessing the Support of Peers – Jenny Higgins (Roscommon)

Session 8 – Monday 24^th November

Use of Social Media – the Pros and Cons – Shannan McQuade (Fermanagh)

The sessions are 30 minutes approximately, ensuring they will slot perfectly into a class timetable with 10-15 minutes remaining to discuss the questions posed at the end of each recording within the classroom setting, supported by a weekly guidance sheet.

Teachers are invited to register by clicking here.