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Junior Infants 2013/’14. Welcome!. Introduction – Seán Ó Raghallaigh Curriculum - Leah Glynn Practical Issues – Leah Glynn General Information – An Príomhoide. Introduction. Welcome Staff Holistic education Open door policy Notes home Parental involvement.
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Welcome! Introduction – Seán Ó Raghallaigh Curriculum - Leah Glynn Practical Issues – Leah Glynn General Information – An Príomhoide
Introduction • Welcome • Staff • Holistic education • Open door policy • Notes home • Parental involvement
Parents “parents are the child's primary educators, and the life of the home is the most potent factor in his or her development during the primary school years". • (Primary School Curriculum Introduction, p.21)
First Day at School • A great opportunity to become familiar with the school environment • Tuesday, June 18th • 9:15 am – 11:30 am • No uniform • Bring a small snack and drink • Pick-up from classroom door
Play is Important! • Aistear (0-6yrs.) The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. • Part of daily timetable. • Children learn through play - fine and gross motor skills. • Imagine, create, observe and imitate. • New ideas • Develop relationships, communication skills and oral language. • www.ncca.ie-curriculum.
Subjects • 1. Language: English, Gaeilge. • 2. Mathematics • 3. Social, Environmental & Scientific Education – History, Geography, Science (S.E.S.E.) • 4. Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama • 5. Physical Education • 6. Social, Personal & Health Education (S.P.H.E.): • 7. Religion: • ICT: Information and Communication Technology
Learning to Read and Write Jolly Phonics • foundation for reading and writing. • International research: the best multisensory method of teaching phonics. • After one year’s teaching, children taught with Jolly Phonics have an average reading age around 12 months ahead of their actual age.
First Few Days • Find a place for your child to sit & leave. • Most children will settle down when parents have left. • The first school term starts Monday Sept. 2nd. • School finishes at 12 noon for the first 2 weeks. Collection at classroom door.
You can help! • Label everything! coats, hats, lunchboxes, drink bottles, pencil cases etc. • Schoolbags, lunchboxes can be easily opened and closed by child. • Fruit cut up, straws out of plastic etc.
Skills • Recognise their name. • Hang up coat. • Put on and take off coatsand sweatshirts(especially when they have been turned inside out!) - Zip/ button up coat. • Put shoes on the correct feet…velcro shoes..no laces. • Open and close schoolbags, lunchboxes, drinks. • Pierce juice carton with straw. • Toilet: Go independently, flush toilet, wash hands.
Other • Booklist - June 18th • Progress Folder • Medical problems or allergies. • Cover books in clear contact. • Label front cover of books/copybooks • Use homework diaries to communicate with teacher. • Door is alwaysopen if you ever need a quick word. • Arrange an appointment for detailed discussion
Class meeting in September • September • Information night for parents • Detailed discussion of curriculum • Aims/ objectives / expectations for the year.
General information Seán Ó Raghallaigh
Final Details • Staff: Care of child • Attendance : 20 days absence • Integrated Approach • School Bus • Insurance • Communication School-Home • Information Booklet for each family.
