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First Year Parents 2017/2018

Get ready for your child's transition into secondary school at the informative event covering settling in approaches, school structure, FAQ’s, and more. Learn about the crucial role of parents in this significant phase.

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First Year Parents 2017/2018

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  1. St. Augustine’s College First Year Parents2017/2018 Information Night 3rd May 2017

  2. Agenda • Transition into secondary sector • St. Augustine’s settling in approaches • School structure • FAQ’s • Contact details • Diary dates

  3. School Chaplain Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A

  4. Deputy Principal Mr. Jim Power

  5. Transition from Primary to second - level • Needs good planning • A complex stage for students • Opportunities and challenges • Need for a major ‘handshake’ between all the partners • Teaching and Learning – change in methodologies & teaching methods

  6. Feelings on first day • Excited • Happy • Pleased • Nervous • Lost • Scared 0 20 40 60 80 100 Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004

  7. Transition From Primary to Secondary • Excitement • Daunting • Change can be intimidating • Navigating new building • Moving from class to class • Lockers • Social transition Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004

  8. Guidance CounsellorMs. Elaine Moore

  9. ‘settling’ in approaches in School • Induction process (Friary Camp, School tour/familiarisation day) • Mentor system (Buddy system) • Class structure and organisation • Class tutor • Pastoral team • ‘Teach’ key policies (code of conduct; anti bullying) • Parent/teacher meetings • Extra curricular events/clubs

  10. School Support Service • Year Head • Class Tutor for each class group • Guidance Counsellor • Chaplain • Learning Support Team • Student Support Team • Administration Staff • Matron • School Journal / Diary • Student Council • Parents’ Association

  11. Student Support TEam • Year Head: Brother Lennon O.S.A • Class Tutor for each class group • Subject Teachers • Guidance Counsellor & Chaplain • Administration Staff & Matron • Deputy Principal & Principal

  12. Class / Subject structure • Class Groups – alphabetically and gender balance • Core Subjects (Gaeilge; English; Maths; Geography; History; Business; Science; CSPE; Religion; PE; Games) • Choice between French / German • Choice of one Practical Subject (Art; Music; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Home Economics) • Taster in choice subjects • Continuous Assessment • Mixed ability grouping (Mixed-ability grouping in First Year leads to improved progress in literacy and numeracy and can give students more confidence as learners. Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004)

  13. How Parents / Guardians can Help • Be familiar with time-table • Encourage Attendance • Monitor Diary • Be familar with school procedures & policies • Help develop good study habits • Help develop routine Routine is the key to SUCCESS • Attend Parent / Teacher Meetings • Read Reports carefully • Use the School Support Service

  14. FAQ’s • School times – 9:00 am – 3:55 (Monday-Thursday) 9.00 am – 1.15 (Friday) • School Journal –notes to and from parents / attendance / explain absences / “call-parent” • Sign in / out • Uniform / Track suit • Lunch • Mobile phones • Book list • Website - www.staugustines.ie (school dates, school news, extra curricular activities, school policies, presentations etc)

  15. Parent / Guardian Contact • Student Journal / Diary • School Office (Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney - 058 41140) Email - office@staugustines.ie • Year Head / Class Tutor Ensure correct contact details are given to the office - Mobile number and email address

  16. CONTACT DETAILS To: office@staugustines.ie Subject: First Year Contact Details

  17. PARENTS’ Association Chairperson – Mrs. Rosemary Fennell

  18. PARENTS’ Association • Support • Policy Development • Fundraising • AGM

  19. Friary Fun Campfor Incoming First Year Students • Monday 14th to Friday 18th August 2017 • Cost €60 per students • Advance booking essential Variety of Activities: • Includes educational & sporting activities

  20. Dates Track Suit: Personalised sizing will be available in the school on: Thursday 11th May 2017 2pm – 5pm Starting School Friday 25th August 2017 www.staugustines.ie

  21. Don’t Forget / Handouts • Booklist • Contact Details Form • Booking form for Friary Fun Camp • Please ensure you have registered • Next Meeting – Beginning of September

  22. FOLLOW the School www.staugustines.ie Twitter @FriaryCollege @FriarySports Buíochas Mór

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