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Welcome to Newbridge College! Dean is here to support your success. Follow the rules of Transition Year, keep your TY folder and pens with you, and be where you should be at all times. Housekeeping includes attendance, uniform, lockers, and no smoking/vaping. Parents play a key role in attendance, and arrival time is suggested at 8:20 am. Remember, uniform pride is important, with specific guidelines outlined. Lockers are your responsibility, and smoking/vaping result in automatic Saturday detention. Make use of the E-Diary for communication and monitoring progress. Year group spirit and extracurricular activities promote a sense of belonging. Wellbeing, empathy, and safety are prioritized, with a focus on positive mental health and combating bullying/cyberbullying. Parents are encouraged to monitor technology usage for student wellbeing. Contact Dean with any questions or concerns via email or phone.
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Welcome Dean – supporting student success in Newbridge College
3 RULES OF TRANSITION YEAR Have TY Folder and Pens with you at all times. Be where you should be at all times. Treat everyone the way you would expect to be treated.
HOUSE KEEPING Attendance in Class Sign in/sign out Uniform Lockers & Locks Smoking / Vaping E Diary
Attendance / Punctuality Parents – a key role in students attendance 8.20am – suggested arrival time 8.40am – school begins After 8.50am – Late sign in at enquiries Unexplained absence from class will mean an automatic Saturday detention
Signing – in/out Responsibility Safety N.B: Students give note to Dean in morning only – please minimise this. Use smart card to sign out at Enquiries at the agreed time. Sign out by own parent only otherwise.
Uniform Responsibility Pride Uniform as outlined in the Code of Behaviour Black leather shoes Non uniform items not allowed (placed in locker at 8.40am-3.40pm) Outerwear: College fleece or College jacket only Piercings: No facial piercings (noserings, eyebrow studs or lip rings)
Lockers New Lockers and Locks for TY’s. Lock are the students’ responsibility. If lost, there is a €23 fine to replace it.
Smoking and Vaping Very large issue in the country recently. Parental assistance is vital with this. Automatic Saturday detention for anyone who is caught smoking or vaping.
E-Diary Parental viewing recommended - min. weekly Key communication tool Monitor students progress Recognise and reinforce positive behaviours - Certificate of Commendation Certificate of Attendance
4. Year Group Spirit Co-operation Empathy Dean – promotes & nurtures year group spirit Extracurricular activities Year group activities Sense of belonging Wellbeing focus
5. Wellbeing Responsibility Empathy Safety Nurturing relationships Pastoral care Promoting social cohesion and an inclusive atmosphere Supporting positive mental health Whole school approach
Anti-bullying & Cyberbullying Huge emphasis on this in Newbridge College Parents: Please monitor your child’s usage of technology Conversation – Internet Safety Impact on students learning & study Impact on students wellbeing
Communication • First point of contact • Electronic Diary/Advanced ePORTAL • Email: dbrew@newbridge-college.ie • Phone: 045 487295 • Link with management
