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

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

3. School Chaplain
Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A

4. Deputy Principal
Mr. Jim Power

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. Guidance Counsellor Ms. Elaine Moore

9. ‘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

10. School Support Service
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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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. How Parents / Guardians can Help
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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

14. FAQ’s
School times – 9:00 am – 3:55 (Monday-Thursday) 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 -
(school dates, school news, extra curricular activities, school policies, presentations etc)

15. Parent / Guardian Contact
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Parent / Guardian Contact
Student Journal / Diary
School Office
(Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney ) -
Year Head / Class Tutor
Ensure correct contact details are given to the office -
Mobile number and address

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

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

18. PARENTS’ Association
Support
Policy Development
Fundraising
AGM

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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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