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Welcome to the Class of 2014

Welcome to the Class of 2014. First Year Parents and Guardians Céad Míle Fáilte. Pat McKenna, Principal. Bríd Ní Annracháin, Deputy Principal. Aisling Mhig Shamhráin, Year Head Sheena O’Hanrahan, Resource. PSN........ Our ethos and values. Meas Díograis Dea-Chroí.

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Welcome to the Class of 2014

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  1. Welcome to the Class of 2014

  2. First Year Parents and GuardiansCéadMíleFáilte Pat McKenna, Principal. Bríd Ní Annracháin, Deputy Principal. Aisling Mhig Shamhráin, Year Head Sheena O’Hanrahan, Resource . .

  3. PSN........ Our ethos and values • Meas • Díograis • Dea-Chroí

  4. The Team.......and the Goal • You the parent • School Management • Year Head • Tutors • Teachers • Support staff. Chaplain, Guidance, Resource • Non-teaching staff • The STUDENT!!! Students achieving their academic potential and being the best people that they can be.

  5. YEAR HEAD ROLE • FOR THE STUDENTS: • Get to know them!! • Guide them through the transition. • Motivate, Lead and Monitor. • Listen and Talk. • “Do”s and “Don’t”s • Lead the class tutors • FOR YOU: • Tutor/Year Head is Main Point of contact. • Administrative role • Major link with you, teachers, students, dealing with concerns and anxieties.

  6. STUDENTS/PARENT RESPONSIBILITY • Be prepared for the day • Have homework completed • Be on time! • Be in uniform! • Have journal ready with notes if required • Support school policies and values • Check /Sign Journal

  7. JOURNAL • Vital means of communication between us. • What to do if.... • Homework recorded. • Notes to and from. • DAILY CHECKED and WEEKLY SIGNED by you! • Check P.S.N website psn.ie • Texts & Twitter (@PSNeasain)

  8. PREPARATION FOR WHAT?? • 9 Class Periods • 12 Subjects • 13 New Teachers + !!!! • New Classmates • Longer School Day • Classroom Movement • NEED: • Books, Pens, Copies etc.

  9. SCHOOL DAY

  10. SCHOOL WEEK

  11. ARRANGEMENT OF CLASSES • Four Classes • Students will follow common course in first year. • Students have access to higher/ordinary level in all subjects

  12. JCSA Junior Certificate Student Award • New English Curriculum starts Sept 2014 • Assessment in 2nd/3rd Year • Final Exam set and marked by State Examinations Commission

  13. A BROAD CURRICULUM.... • Gaeilge • English (New Course) • Maths • Science • History • Geography • Religion (exam subject) • Reading Class • C.S.P.E. (Civic, social, political education) • S.P.H.E. (Social, personal, health education) (Non exam) • Physical Education (Non exam) • Digital Literacy • Plus 2 other subjects….

  14. SUBJECT OPTIONS -sampling over 5 weeks • Before mid-term chose 1 subject from each block. • Language may be needed for college • Aim is to provide best range for each student • Restrictions on numbers in each class

  15. UNIFORM

  16. PSN JACKET/FLEECE No other jackets or outerwear are permitted

  17. Tips!!! • Adjustment to length of day etc • Homework • Meeting new people • Organisational skills • Bullying • Literacy…. Book in your Bag!

  18. Mobile phones!!!!!!!!!

  19. Where are we now? • Bean Mhig Shamhráin visiting/contacting feeder schools • Classes being decided in next ten days • Letter will be sent home : designated class book list return to school details(Aug 26th) Journals/Lockers/Lock….. Parents’ Association – school bus

  20. A new start on........Tuesday August 26th at 8.50 a.m.Induction Morning for 1st YearsThurs 28th : Full day!

  21. THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING US TONIGHT.

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