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First Year Parents 2012/2013

St. Augustine’s College. First Year Parents 2012/2013. Information Night 24 th September 2012. AGENDA. Transition Supports Curriculum Homework and Assessment Parents’ Association Diary Dates. Junior Cycle Curriculum.

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First Year Parents 2012/2013

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  1. St. Augustine’s College First Year Parents2012/2013 Information Night 24th September 2012

  2. AGENDA • Transition • Supports • Curriculum • Homework and Assessment • Parents’ Association • Diary Dates

  3. Junior Cycle Curriculum • Core Subjects (Gaeilge; English; Maths; Geography; History; Business; Science; CSPE; SPHE; Religion; PE; Games) • Choice between French / German • Choice of one Practical Subject (Art; Music; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Home Economics) • Taster in choice subjects • 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)

  4. Practical Subject Selection Dear Parents / Guardians, As you are aware your son/daughter has to choose one of the following subjects to take to Junior Certificate. The choice is between Art, Home Economics, Materials Technology Wood, Music and Technical Graphics. Please tick in order of choice – 1 = first choice, 2 = choice etc. in the appropriate box below and return tomorrow. Please be aware of class size restrictions:- 20 max in Home Economics and 24 max in the remainder of subjects. Due to Health & Safety regulations the school must adhere to these class sizes. The school cannot guarantee your child will get their first choice; however, we will endeavour that your child gets the highest choice possible. Art Home Economics Materials Technology Wood Music Technical Graphics All boxes must be filled (number 1 to 5)

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

  6. Parents / Guardian Support

  7. How Parents / Guardians can Help Actively involved in student’s education • Encourage attendance • Oversee homework • Check and sign schooldiary • Be familar with school procedures (ref to website) • Inform the school if child is absent • Send in written notes of explanation when child returns to school (use pre-printed note in diary) • Students going home early must have appropriate prior permission to leave school and must sign out • Attend Parent – Teacher meeting (13th December 2012 / 4:15 – 6:45pm) • Help develop good homework and study habits Routine is the key to SUCCESS

  8. Parent / Guardian Contact Open Door Policy • Student Journal / Diary • School Office (Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney - 058 41140) Email - office@staugustines.ie • Meeting Year Head / Class Tutor / Teacher (Contact Helen beforehand to arrange suitable appointment date and time)

  9. Homework • Written homework • Learning homework • Continuous revision/study of each subject Time • Put routine (plan) in place as early as possible • 1½ to 2 hours per day • Supervised Study in the school

  10. assessment Assessment on a regular basis • Continuous Assessment (CA): Homework, positive classroom participation & classroom based tests • Term assessment (Christmas / Summer) Reports sent home.

  11. FAQ’s • School times - 9:10 am – 3:45pm • School Journal – attendance / notes/ explain absences / “call-parent” / contact numbers • Sign in / out • Uniform / Track suit • Mobile phones • Lunch / canteen • Maintain “GREEN SCHOOL” • Avoid Litter / chewing gum • www.staugustines.ie(school dates, news, extra curricular activities, policies, presentations

  12. Parents’ Association • Inputting on issues • Fundraising for the school • Partaking in Policy Development • Representing the views of all parents AGM - October 2012 ???

  13. PARENTS’ Association • Support • Fundraising: Bags2school before Monday 1st October 2012 clothes for re-use e.g. - Adult’s and Children’s clothes, Soft Toys, Shoes, Hats, Bags etc

  14. Diary Dates • Bags2school: Monday 1st October 2012 • Class Picture: Monday 8th October 2012: €12 paid to Carol in Finance office • Parent Teacher Meeting: Thursday 13th December 2012 @ 4:15 – 6:45pm

  15. Useful websites • education.ie • examinations.ie • schooldays.ie • skoool.ie • scoilnet.ie • staugustines.ie

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