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. 1st Dean Contact Details
(045)

4. Supporting students with additional needs in Newbridge College

5. Supporting Students with additional needs in Newbridge College
SENCO 1st - 3rd Ms Geraldine Mc Dermott
SENCO 4th - 6th Ms Jennifer Little
SET team of teachers who focus on learning support
SNA
All students have support from subject teachers, Deans, mentors, school counsellors, school nurse, chaplains, Principal, Deputy Principals, school office, other staff and adults leading extra curricular activities
SPHE/RSE
Events organised during the school year

6. General model of allocation
Resources prioritised based on needs
Needs evidenced in several ways
Screening and testing 1st and 2nd year
Inclusion is a key principle
Co-teaching/support teacher in class

7. The role of schools in RACE for Junior and Leaving Certificate
Identify students who are eligible for RACE according to the SEC criteria
Prepare RACE applications
Explain RACE to students and parents
Keep records of evidence of eligibility

8. Share Make Work Check Working with parents
Share your concerns with us at the earliest opportunity
Share
Make reports of assessment and/or intervention available to the school or consult with us about sharing these
Make
Work with your son/daughter’s subject teachers and learning support teachers to maximise their learning
Work
Check the plan/review document we will send at the end of the first term and the third term
Check

9. 5 Core Dimensions to the role:
1. Operational
2. Behaviour Management
3. Academic tracking
4. Year Group Spirit
5. Wellbeing

10. 1. Operational Attendance/Punctuality Sign in/sign out Uniform E-diary
Lockers
Mobile phones

11. Punctuality Responsibility Co-operation
Parents – a key role in students punctuality
8.20am – suggested arrival time
8.40am – school begins
After 8.50am – Late sign in at enquiries
Notes visible in e-diary (frequent parental viewing recommended)
Parent intervention
Saturday detention/formal letter home – repeat offenders
Obvious impact on teaching and learning

12. 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!!

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

14. 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 from 8.40am-3.40pm)
Outerwear: College fleece or College jacket only
Piercings: No facial piercings (noserings, eyebrow studs or lip rings)
Natural hair colour

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

16. Lockers Personal space to store books and items securely
School locks must remain on lockers
Organised
Clean
Maintained

17. Mobile Phones/Smart Devices
No smart phones or smart devices allowed in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year
Students are allowed basic phones – Alcatel/Nokia
No camera or Wi-Fi
Landline available at enquires at any time
Initiative has proved to be a massive success

18. 2. Behaviour Responsibility Empathy Code of Behaviour – to be reviewed
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

19. Respect
R: Responsibility - We are accountable to ourselves and others for our decisions.
E: Empathy - We take the time to acknowledge and understand others points 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.

20. Restorative Practices

21. Anti-bullying & Cyberbullying
Huge emphasis on this in Newbridge College
Anti-bullying/Cyber-bullying team
Parents:
Please monitor your child’s usage of technology
Conversation – Internet Safety
Impact on students learning & study
Impact on students wellbeing

22. 3. 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

23. Study Skills Seminars 1st Years: Learning to Learn module:
11 week rotational module
All 1st years
Part of Wellbeing module, together with computer skills and Friends for Life.
Focus: Research skills, Multiple Intelligences, Collaborative Learning Skills and Strategies, etc.

24. Homework & Study Use Diary to record all homework Need to be organised
Seek support if needed
1 – 1½ hours (dependent on a lot of variables)
Set targets
Revision schedules
Academic achievement

25. Assessment Responsibility Excellence 1st Years: Christmas Exams:
Continuous Assessment
Summer Exams:
Formal exams for 9 subjects.
In-class exams for remainder.

26. 4. Year Group Spirit Dean – promotes & nurtures year group spirit
Extracurricular activities
Year group activities
Year Group Retreat
Wellbeing focus
Co-operation
Empathy

27. 5. Wellbeing Responsibility New focus for Junior Cycle Empathy
Whole school approach
Pastoral care
Promoting social cohesion and an inclusive atmosphere
Supporting positive mental health
Responsibility
Empathy
Safety

28. Any Questions??