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Welcome to you all

Welcome to you all. Parents …. School is a life altering experience …. Young people have only one chance When students see home and school at one they feel secure and are less likely to react negatively to school Secondary school is a new beginning. What we know ….

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Welcome to you all

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  1. Welcome to you all

  2. Parents … School is a life altering experience …. Young people have only one chance • When students see home and school at one they feel secure and are less likely to react negatively to school • Secondary school is a new beginning

  3. What we know … • Parent support is one of the most powerful aids to student success and well-being in school 80% vs 10% So everyday home routines matter, everyday home-grown messages matter

  4. And the most important message to watch out for… • I can’t do this...I’m no good at this … • I can’t do this now so how can I learn how to do it? What would it be like if I made more of an effort? • Creating a ‘can do’ attitude. Students must experience success and it must be recognised so first praise the effort, then the achievement

  5. Secondary school - Anxiety • From most senior to most junior • Larger school • Many teachers – different styles • Many new subjects • More responsibility – “pull up your own socks” • Growing up – independence, new friendships • Progressing to stand still • First months critical

  6. Secondary schoolMaking progress … • Everyday Routines – classwork & home work /study ….. reading • Homework Journal - the more you make of it … • E-Portal • Microsoft Office • Catching up on work missed during absence

  7. Code of Conduct -Basic Rule – do your very best and let others do the same • Punctuality • Uniform • Notes to excuse absences etc. • Books and copies • Homework / class work • Good manners • Respect for oneself and all the school community

  8. Respect for Others • No excuse for Bullying – no excuse accepted by the school. • New Dept Procedures … all schools must!!! • Cyber Bullying ! • I’m sure …

  9. Key Points Sept 2017 • 430 plus students and will continue to rise • 37 Teachers • Chaplain, • Secretary & Caretakers • Special Needs Assistants • Easy access – building, corridors etc. • Big Changes in building

  10. School Week • Start at 9.00 am every morning – students should be in 10 mins before • Finish at 3-50, Monday to Thursday • Finish 3-05 on Friday ?? • Morning break • Lunch – ALL students must stay in school

  11. Junior Cert. Curriculum CORE SUBJECTS OPTIONAL SUBJECTS • Irish Technical Graphics • English Music • Maths Art • History Business Studies • Geography Technology • Science • French/German • RE • CSPE *** • SPHE • PE • Computers

  12. NCCA Fact Sheets • www.ncca.ie • Junior Cert Fact Sheets • Useful info re all subjects • www.jct.ie • www.juniorcycle.ie

  13. Learning Support • Trained Learning Support teachers • Language Support teachers • Psychological reports used to understand the needs of the student combined with entrance test results and experiences in class to determine need for Resource • LS students may drop one or two subjects, usually Irish and/or foreign language • ASD Unit – 2in operation

  14. Arrangement of Classes • Equal mixed-ability classes • In 2nd yr Irish, and Maths are set at the same times to allow movement of students.

  15. Academic Performance • Tests per year- Oct mid-term, Christmas, Feb mid-term, Easter and Summer • Homework and study skills training • E-Portal - online reports • Irish Independent reports shows Knockbeg at no1 in Carlow and Laois in 2018 and on average for last 10 years based on Leaving Cert results

  16. Extra-Curricular Activities – Lunchtimes • All students involved in one or more activity • Non-sport • Quizzes • Debating • Young Scientist • Student Council- elected by students • Tours, trips • John Paul Awards • Board games • Band/Choir • Maths Club

  17. Extra-Curricular – Sport • Hurling • Football • Basketball • Athletics • Swimming • Badminton • Golf • Rugby • Soccer

  18. School Uniform • Grey trousers • Grey shirt • School tie • Blue school jumper • Dark coloured shoes • Formal school Jacket • Neat and tidy appearance

  19. School Canteen Healthy Eating Policy • Food served at morning break • Lunch - hot food, fresh rolls & wraps, soup, fruit etc.. • After school • Bring your own • Canteen will be open in the mornings if enough interest

  20. Pastoral Care • Class Teacher • Class Tutor • Year head • Guidance Counsellor • Chaplain • Care Team • Meitheal Team • Student Council • Parents

  21. Other Support Structures • Evening Study – 1hr 30 mins every day • Holiday Breaks Study

  22. Costs that occur • €120 annual contribution – includes 24 hr personal insurance, photo copying, phone calls, letters etc.. • 1st yr Book Rental €150 • Mocks • Transition Year fees • Exam fees to Department of Education, 3rd Year and in 6thyear • Supervised study after school (optional) Payment on Line ??

  23. Future developments – Building Project well underway • Complete refurbishment of existing buildings • New Specialist Classrooms etc. • Language Lab • Science Rooms • Technology Room • DCG & Computer labs • New Sports Hall • New Double ASD Unit

  24. Enrolment details • Enrolment Forms Student PPS No. & Birth Cert Address arrangements re contacting Mob Number re Texts Particular Details BUS Transport – Online application www.buseireann.ie – school transport Other private buses in operation Parents organise this option themselves

  25. Draft Calendar 18/19 • August Registration – Last week in Aug Books – Mon 27th. Welcome prayer service – P/DP/Fr. Dunphy/Yr. Head/Class Teachers • Lockers, TT, etc. Afternoon with Meitheal team • 1st day – No bus available • 1st Year Liturgy - Mid Sept -During School Hr s • MID-TERM BREAK Mon Oct 28th/ Fri Nov 1st • CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Fri Dec 20th/ Fri Jan 3rd • 1st Yr Parent Teacher Meeting Feb 2019 • MID-TERM BREAK Feb 2019 Mon Feb 17th/ Fri Feb 21st • EASTER HOLIDAYS Mon Apr 16th/ Fri Apr 17th • Summer Hols Last day Fri May 29th

  26. Home School Contact • Schools Texting Service • E portal • Web www.knockbegcollege.ie • Email knockbegcollege@eircom.net • 059 9142127

  27. Parents Council • Voice for Parents • Policy Development • Support for school activities • New Members please!!

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