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St Ailbe’s 1 st year Information Evening for Parents

St Ailbe’s 1 st year Information Evening for Parents. W elcome all parents/guardians of all 1 st year students T hank you for selecting St Ailbe’s for your son/daughter. Outline. Curriculum Timetables Pastoral Care Way2pay Communication with school / Parents Student Journal.

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St Ailbe’s 1 st year Information Evening for Parents

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  1. St Ailbe’s 1st year Information Evening for Parents Welcome all parents/guardians of all 1st year students Thank you for selecting St Ailbe’s for your son/daughter.

  2. Outline • Curriculum • Timetables • Pastoral Care • Way2pay • Communication with school / Parents • Student Journal

  3. School Day Monday & WednesdayTuesday, Thursday & Friday • 4periods x 40 minutes each 8.50 – 11.30 • Break 11.30 – 11.45 • 2 periods x 40 minutes each 11.15 – 1.15 • Lunch 1.05 – 2.00 • 2 periods x 40 minutes each 1.50 – 3.50 • 4periods x 40 minutes each 8.50 – 11.30 • Break 11.30 – 11.45 • 2 periods x 40 minutes each 11.15 – 1.15 • Lunch 1.05 – 1.40 • 3 periods x 40 minutes each 1.50 – 3.50

  4. Junior Cycle Core subjects: • Irish • English • Maths • Science • French • Intercultural and Religious Studies** ** Non – exam. Plus three option subjects: • Art, Craft & Design (ACD) • Music • Home Economics • Woodwork • Technical Graphics • Metalwork • History • Geography • Business

  5. Option Blocks Students given a 6 week block of tasters for each subject and will pick 1 subject from the 3 option blocks which they will then carry forward to Junior Cycle with the Core Subjects. That is 3 subjects from the options.

  6. Timetable 1

  7. Timetable 2

  8. Materials • General Items for Every Subject: • Pens at least 3 colours, • Sharpener, • Easer, • 2 Pencil, Ruler • Highlighters, Coloured Markers • 14 Mesh Storage Zip Wallets, • 14 A4 Plastic Document Pockets Wallets

  9. Pastoral Care Principal Behaviour for Learning Teacher Guidance Counsellor Learning Support Teacher School Completion Student Home School Liaison Teacher Counsellor Deputy Principal

  10. Supports to Assist 1st Years • Counselling Services • Numeracy Ninjas • Don’t be mean behind the screen • Working Things Out • Stay Safe • Friends For Life • Transition Program • Mentor/Buddy • Alert Program • Homework Club • Evening Study

  11. Homework Club • No Charge • 1hour after school • Monday & Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 • Tuesday & Thursday 3:40 – 4:40 • Fully Supervised

  12. Evening Study • No Charge for 1st years • 1 hour after school • Monday & Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 / 5:50 • Tuesday & Thursday 3:40 – 4:40 / 5:30 • Food available before starting • Fully Supervised • Register is maintained and absenteeism monitored.

  13. Extra Curricular Activities • Basketball • Rugby • Football • Hurling • Coding • Camogie • Soccer • Spike Ball • School Musical • Coding • Lunchtime activities

  14. Way2Pay • Online payment system for School Contribution • Valid mobile number as on enrolment form • Text message with link/password late June/July • Receipts issued by text • Cash only payment at office • Cheques payable to Tipperary ETB only

  15. Communication • Critical to the relationship between School and Parents • We strongly encourage Parents to engage with procedures and protocols that are currently in place. • Please do not contact your son/daughter directly on their mobile phones throughout the day. • Main office can deal with or communicate any issues/messages you may have.

  16. Be familiar with the Student Journal and its contents. • Look at journal every day or at least once a week. • Sign the journal at the end of the week. • Use the journal for notes in relation to leaving school. • Check to ensure your son/daughter is doing homework. • Ensure they have the necessary equipment, books etc. for every class.

  17. Ensure they are in proper uniform e every day. • Ensure good attendance at school • Avoid, if possible, family holidays during the school year. • Encourage them to be on time for school, as it is a life lesson. • Emphasis on respect and punctually. • Encourage them to actively take part. • Attend Parent Teacher meetings

  18. Uniform / Boys & Girls • Navy Pants – Pleated Check Skirt is also an option for girls. • Navy V – Neck Jumper (School Crest). • White Shirt with Collar • Black / Dark shoes. • One pair of discrete earrings. • Pupils must have shirts neatly arranged. • Extreme hairstyles are not permitted

  19. Student Journal • Code of Behaviour • Code of Discipline/ Ladder of Referral • Permission to Leave School • Message to Parents • Report cards • Positive Behaviour Tracker • White Report • Yellow & Red Report

  20. See Student Journal for Protocols for “Singing Out”

  21. Thank you for attending and listening. Any question ? Have a cup of tea and a chat. Mary Ryan

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