Information Night 3rd May 2017 24/10/2017 St. Augustine’s College First Year Parents 2017/2018 Information Night 3rd May 2017

Agenda Transition into secondary sector St. Augustine’s settling in approaches School structure FAQ’s Contact details Diary dates

School Chaplain Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A

Deputy Principal Mr. Jim Power

Transition from Primary to second - level Needs good planning A complex stage for students Opportunities and challenges Need for a major ‘handshake’ between all the partners Teaching and Learning – change in methodologies & teaching methods

Feelings on first day 0 20 40 60 80 100 Excited Happy Pleased Nervous Lost Scared 0 20 40 60 80 100 Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004

Transition From Primary to Secondary Excitement Daunting Change can be intimidating Navigating new building Moving from class to class Lockers Social transition Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004

Guidance Counsellor Ms. Elaine Moore

‘settling’ in approaches in School Induction process (Friary Camp, School tour/familiarisation day) Mentor system (Buddy system) Class structure and organisation Class tutor Pastoral team ‘Teach’ key policies (code of conduct; anti bullying) Parent/teacher meetings Extra curricular events/clubs

School Support Service 24/10/2017 School Support Service Year Head Class Tutor for each class group Guidance Counsellor Chaplain Learning Support Team Student Support Team Administration Staff Matron School Journal / Diary Student Council Parents’ Association

Student Support TEam Year Head: Brother Lennon O.S.A Class Tutor for each class group Subject Teachers Guidance Counsellor & Chaplain Administration Staff & Matron Deputy Principal & Principal

Class / Subject structure Class Groups – alphabetically and gender balance Core Subjects (Gaeilge; English; Maths; Geography; History; Business; Science; CSPE; Religion; PE; Games) Choice between French / German Choice of one Practical Subject (Art; Music; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Home Economics) Taster in choice subjects Continuous Assessment 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)

How Parents / Guardians can Help 24/10/2017 How Parents / Guardians can Help Be familiar with time-table Encourage Attendance Monitor Diary Be familar with school procedures & policies Help develop good study habits Help develop routine Routine is the key to SUCCESS Attend Parent / Teacher Meetings Read Reports carefully Use the School Support Service

FAQ’s School times – 9:00 am – 3:55 (Monday-Thursday) 9.00 am – 1.15 (Friday) School Journal –notes to and from parents / attendance / explain absences / “call-parent” Sign in / out Uniform / Track suit Lunch Mobile phones Book list Website - www.staugustines.ie (school dates, school news, extra curricular activities, school policies, presentations etc)

Parent / Guardian Contact 24/10/2017 Parent / Guardian Contact Student Journal / Diary School Office (Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney - 058 41140) Email - office@staugustines.ie Year Head / Class Tutor Ensure correct contact details are given to the office - Mobile number and email address

CONTACT DETAILS To: office@staugustines.ie Subject: First Year Contact Details Students Name Parent/Guardian Name 1 Name 2 Address   Mobile Email

Chairperson – Mrs. Rosemary Fennell PARENTS’ Association Chairperson – Mrs. Rosemary Fennell

PARENTS’ Association Support Policy Development Fundraising AGM

Friary Fun Camp for Incoming First Year Students Monday 14th to Friday 18th August 2017 Cost €60 per students Advance booking essential Variety of Activities: Includes educational & sporting activities

Dates Starting School Friday 25th August 2017 www.staugustines.ie Track Suit: Personalised sizing will be available in the school on: Thursday 11th May 2017 2pm – 5pm Starting School Friday 25th August 2017 www.staugustines.ie

Don’t Forget / Handouts Booklist Contact Details Form Booking form for Friary Fun Camp Please ensure you have registered Next Meeting – Beginning of September

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