1. Welcome to the class of 2016-17

2. Prayer of Blessed Edmund Rice
O God, we thank you for the life of Blessed Edmund Rice
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Blessed Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen

3. First Year Induction Welcome!
A Elmore
Year Tutor
26th August 2016

4. Role of Year Tutor and Form Teacher
One of support
To ensure your son settles into our school
Deal with any issues as they arise
Deputy designated teacher for Child Protection
Work together with pupils and parents with a shared vision.

5. Role of Parents
Help their son get organised for the school day – use coloured folders, etc
Check homework diaries on a nightly basis and sign each weekend;
Talk to your son about his day at school;
Support for pupils and teachers with a shared goal.

6. First Year Focus; To become Independent Learners
Homework recorded in homework diary and checked by parents
Subjects for each day correctly inserted
Bags packed correctly for the next school day.
Responsibility for belongings – PE bags, instruments, etc
****Names on all belongings****
Learning how to do ties!!

7. Starting a new school!
Food?
Toilets?
Buses?
Getting lost?
Friends?

8. Extra-curricular activities
Irish Traditonal Group
Drama Club
Chess Club
Orchestra
Gaelic
Art Club
Technology
Outdoor pursuits
Computer Club
Basketball
Cross-country
Choir
Rugby
Quiz team
Badminton

9. Order of today!
9:30 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00 – pupils have break in canteen provided by the headmaster
11:00 – 11:15 – pupils will be allocated to form classes and go to form rooms with form teacher
11:30 – 1:00 Finger prints, books, PE uniforms, bus passes, etc
1:00 – 1:45 – lunch in canteen
1:45 collect bags from form rooms and go to assembly hall
2:00 – 2:30 Buses Mr G Savage (pick up and drop off)

10. Day 2 Induction 9:30 – form class registration
10:00 – 12:30 Ice breaker activities
10:30 – 12:20 Ice breaker activities will operate in 20 minute sessions.
12:30 – 1:30 – Garden Party in Quadrangle with parents

11. Other key dates: APTA quiz 21st October – Year 8 day trip
January – Year 8 Parent teacher meeting
25th – 27th May – Manchester trip
May/June 2017 – Top class award treat
Check Abbey Website abbeycbs.org, facebook page and twitter for updates and notices

12. TEN TOP TIPS FOR STARTING SECONDARY SCHOOL
1. Don’t Panic
2. Ask for help
3. Be organised
4. Follow the school rules
5. Don’t worry about tests
6. Talk to your Form Teacher if you are worried
7. Attend school regularly
8. Homework is very important
9. If you work hard, behave properly and treat other people with respect you won’t get any detentions
10. Join something new
And remember
ENJOY YOURSELF!!!

13. Key issues for parents for the year ahead:
Correct use of mobile phones
Using social networking websites
Appropriate behaviour and respect for others

14. Key points Good days and bad days! Support of parents is crucial
Allow us time and space to sort issues
Work with us if your son is causing problems as well as having problems
All school regulations are in your son’s diary pages 8-15
We aim to create a safe, orderly environment
Be assured of our full support

15. To conclude We want your son to be settled in the Abbey
We would like to have your full support
We want your son to be happy in the Abbey Grammar School.