1. Dean – supporting student success in Newbridge College
Welcome
Dean – supporting student success in Newbridge College

2. THE ROLE OF DEAN
Working with parents to support student success

3. 5 Core Dimensions to the role:
1. Academic tracking
2. Behaviour Management
3. Operational
4. Year Group Spirit
5. Wellbeing

4. 1. Academic tracking Pride Excellence
Effective monitoring of student progress
Early support
Partnership approach in supporting student success
Appropriate intervention
Dean role – central in supporting student success in line with his/ her abilities
Achieve his/her potential

5. Study Skills Seminars 1st & 2nd Years:
Study Skills Week (subject specific)
3rd Years:
Tuesday 8th January
5th Years:
18th October 2018
6th Years:
14th September 2018

6. Study & Homework Significance of this year academically
Need to be organised, focused and hard working
Seek support if needed
Set targets
Revision schedules
Academic achievement

7. Collaborative Learning
Focus in teaching and learning
Key skill in new Junior Cycle
TL21 Programme
Benefits:
1. Enhances problem solving skills
2. Inspires critical thinking
3. Improves social interactions
4. Aids development of self management skills
5. Promotes oral communication skills
ResponsibilityCo-operation

8. Tell me and I’ll forget, Show me and I’ll remember, Involve me and I’ll understand.

9. Assessment Responsibility Excellence 1st Years:
Continuous Assessment at Christmas
Summer Exams
2nd & 5th Years:
Christmas Exams
Interim informal exams at Easter (online results only)
3rd Years:
Formal in class Assessment
Mocks
6th Years:
Pre-mocks November
Mock Exams February

10. 2. Behaviour Responsibility Empathy Code of Behaviour
Promotes a system of values for which life in the College is based
Essential for effective teaching and learning
Integral part of our school community
In line with Dominican ethos
Building life skills
Promotes positive behaviour
Based on ‘RESPECT’
Tues/Thurs vs. Saturday detention

11. Respect
R: Responsibility - We are accountable to ourselves and others for our decisions.
E: Empathy - We take the time to acknowledge and understand others point of view.
S: Safety - We behave in a safe manner and take care of each other.
P: Pride - We take pride in ourselves and our environment.
E: Excellence - We strive to do our best in all areas of our lives.
C: Co-operation - We work together for success.
T: Truth - We speak and act honestly.

12. Restorative Practices

13. 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

14. 3. Operational Attendance/Punctuality Sign in/sign out Uniform E-diary
Lockers
Forest - Out of bounds
Student Car Park

15. Punctuality Responsibility Co-operation
Parents – a key role in students punctuality
8.20am – suggested arrival time
8.40am – school begins
After 8.40am – Late sign in at enquiries
Notes visible in e-diary (frequent parental viewing recommended)
Parent intervention
Saturday detention/formal letter – repeat offenders
Obvious impact on teaching and learning

16. Formal Letter Re. Punctuality

17. Punctuality – some facts!!
There are 167 days in an Irish Post Primary school year. If you miss one day every two weeks you will have missed 7% of your school year which could amount to up to 7% of your coursework!!
If you are late to school each day and miss first class, you will have missed 11.6% of your schooling per year!! That equals 19 days per year!!
If a student is 10 minutes late for a class period, that accounts for 25% of the lesson, which could account for 25% of his/her coursework.
Every day counts…..every class counts!!

18. Signing – in/out Responsibility Safety
N.B: Students give note to Dean in morning only
Exceptional cases – otherwise
Authorised at enquiries
New system – using smart card
Smart card – study hall
Sign out by own parent only
Late sign-in’s & sign outs – minimal.

19. Uniform Responsibility Pride
Parents: Please check your child’s uniform each morning
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)
Natural hair colour

20. E-Diary Parental viewing recommended - min. weekly
Key communication tool
Monitor students progress
Recognise and reinforce positive behaviours - Certificate of Commendation
Certificate of Attendance

21. 4. Year Group Spirit Dean – promotes & nurtures year group spirit
Extracurricular activities
Year group activities
Sense of belonging
Wellbeing focus
Co-operation
Empathy

22. 5. Wellbeing Responsibility Empathy Safety Nurturing relationships
Pastoral care
Promoting social cohesion and an inclusive atmosphere
Supporting positive mental health
Whole school approach

23. Communication First point of contact
Electronic Diary/Advanced E-portal
Direct and phone number
Link with management
Partners with parents

24. Any Questions??