Teachers embrace mindfulness and resilience training in Dublin through Erasmus+

A group of educators from St Monica School Birkirkara, attended a number of week-long Erasmus+ teacher training courses in Dublin, Ireland. The training focused on resilience, mindfulness, and meditation – skills aimed at empowering the educators on a personal level while also exploring ways of how these strategies can be implemented within a classroom setting in both primary and secondary sectors.

These courses held at Europass Teacher Academy brought together teachers from across Europe to explore practical strategies for building emotional resilience, fostering mindfulness in the classroom, and using meditation as a tool to manage stress and improve focus. Through a blend of hands-on activities, workshops, discussions, and reflective practice, participants gained valuable techniques to support both their own well-being and that of their students.

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The experience directly supports St Monica School’s Development Plan, particularly its Action Plan on Well-Being, which emphasises the importance of fostering a positive, balanced, and mindful attitude to life in general and to the learning environment of its students. As part of the follow-up to the project, participating educators shared their gained skills and knowledge during a Professional Development session followed by workshops. Throughout the year various well-being initiatives are being held within the school community, ensuring that the benefits of the Erasmus+ experience continue to grow.

The Erasmus+ programme continues to offer valuable opportunities for professional development, encouraging teachers to innovate, collaborate, and inspire — both inside and beyond the classroom. St Monica School Birkirkara would like to thank EUPA and Erasmus+ for funding and enabling staff mobility. This sterling opportunity is integral for the continuous professional development of our educators.