1. Information Session for Parents of First Years
June 15th 2018

2. Agenda for this evening
Welcome
School Calendar
Purpose of the meeting
School Transport
School Vision
School based initiatives
Class groups, Core Subjects and Option Subjects
Extra curricular activities
Achievements
School Uniform and Book Lists
Pastoral Care
JCSP information

3. School Vision and Mission Statement
Respect, Community and Success.
Mission Statement
Ramsgrange Community School is a welcoming, open and inclusive school. Our aim is to develop each of our students as a whole person by promoting an atmosphere of respect, honesty and fairness in which all the school community can achieve their full potential.

4. Transition from Primary to Post-Primary
How can you help?
Listen to your child
Be patient about settling in time
Help with organisation of books, copies etc
Ensure school rules are respected eg attendance, punctuality, uniform, books, equipment etc.
Check and sign school diary
Attend parent/ teacher meetings.

5. Class Groups, Subjects etc
All students do all subjects in 1st year.
Information evening on subject choices in March 2019.
Guidance Counsellor
5 core exam subjects Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography. CSPE is a short course.
Religion and SPHE
Chose any three from: Metalwork, Woodwork, TG, Home EC, Business, Science, Art, French, Music.

6. Calendar and Transport
Full Calendar will be published on school website
Full Calendar will be posted out to all homes before the end of June
Bus Éireann, Waterford.

7. Meitheal, Initiatives and Extra Curricular

8. What to do when……….? My child must leave during the school day?
My child is sick?
My child needs help with his/ her homework
I would like to meet with P/DP/YH/Teacher

9. HSCL, SCP and Attendance.
HSCL= Home, School and Community Liaision officer:
Ms.Ann Cadogan.
SCP= School Completion Person
Clodagh Russell/ Annmaria Irish.
Attendance
Ms.O Connor and Ms. Edwards.

10. Full School Uniform everyday NO RUNNERS!!!
Black/Navy leather shoes only
School Jacket/ Half Zip only

11. Rest of expenses are outlined on booklist
Cost
€60 student services fee
€5 Insurance
€8 Journal
Rest of expenses are outlined on booklist

12. Wednesday 29th August 9-1.20pm
Dates
Monday 27th August 9-11am
Tuesday 28th August 9-11am
Wednesday 29th August pm

13. GDPR Data Protection
See school website

14. Child protection
Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment are on the school’s website. Please visit.