5th Year Information Night Highlights for Students and Parents
Welcome to the 5th Year Information Night where details about classes, pastoral care, student transitions, teacher introductions, and parent contact information are shared to ensure a smooth academic journey. Expect exciting changes, increased expectations, and essential support systems in place for all students.
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to all our students who have just completed the Junior Cycle Examinations. We are looking forward to excellent results on 4th October. 2
1 Hour Classes. Earlier start & finish time: 8.45am to 3.40pm Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri. 8.45 to 1.00pm on Wed. Longer morning break from 10 to 15 minutes. Pastoral Care period: 20 minutes on Wednesday. iPads for First year students. Single use plastic free zone. 3
Welcome new students & parents. 5th Year mix of 3rd Year, T.Y. and new students. Transition to senior cycle. Some students did not expect things to change. Some students find the change unsettling at first. New Tutor group system pastoral care class on Wednesdays. Different groups of students in every subject. Higher expectations re work and behaviour. 4
Teachers & SNAs Secretaries and Caretakers Tutors Year Head Chaplain Guidance Counsellors SEN Coordinator Ms. M. Woodley Ms. A. Breen Ms. A. O Gara Mr. Morrin (Acting). New Year Head to be appointed during October Ms. U. McDonnell Mr. M. Egan Ms. C. O Malley Mr. N. McConnell Ms. K. O Connell & Ms. C. O Malley Ms. Paula Dunne Deputy Principals Principal Mr. C. Morrin, Ms. I. Fallon, Ms. D. O Keeffe Ms. B. Kelly 5
Parent contact details changes? Letters and SMS texts home. Phone calls to and from school Christmas and Summer school reports. Parent/Teacher meeting. Meetings for specific issues special educational needs, health, family issues, bullying, suspension. Information meetings. Website www.hfcs.ie; Twitter https://twitter.com/hfcsrathcoole Email info@hfcs.ie (01 4580766 / 01 4580031). 6
Team: Principal, Chaplain, Guidance Counsellors, SEN Coordinator Core Purpose: to coordinate the support available for all students in the school Referrals from staff, parents and students Early Bird Enterprise - Lunchtime 7
7 / 8 Exam Subjects Irish, English, Maths. French, German, Art. Three other subjects Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (optional Leaving Certificate subject) P.E. , R.E., SPHE 8
Considerable number of changes made already. Any further changes need to be made sooner rather than later. Note from parent Changed if place is available and if requested early enough do not wait until 6th Year ! 9
One class this year 24 students. Programme is designed to enhance the vocational dimension of the Leaving Certificate. Students must have specific subject combinations. Timetabled Link Modules are in place. Work experience 3 days in own time. Students will complete a portfolio during the course of the programme and will undertake a written examination in May of 6th year. Recognised for points by Institutes of Technology and Universities. 10
Maths and Irish: Higher (H) (A) Ordinary (O) (G) Foundation (F) (B) All other subjects: Higher (H) (A) Ordinary (O) (G) Students choose the level on examination day 11
All students are expected to work hard and aim for the highest level possible. Students Leaving Certificate levels will not be higher than their Junior Certificate levels. Students find it more difficult and have to work harder to achieve the same grades in their Leaving Certificate examinations as they achieved in their Junior Certificate examinations. 12
Irish Oral Exam 40% - all levels Irish Written & Aural Exam 60% French Oral Exam 25% (H), 20% (O) French Written & Aural Exam 75% (H), 80% (O) German Oral Exam 25% (H), 20% (O) German Written & Aural Exam 75% (H), 80% (O) 13
Leaving LeavingCertificate CertificateProgramme Programme Attendance and punctuality are crucial. Good work ethic from the start of 5th Year. Teachers aiming to have a substantial amount of the curriculum covered during 5th Year. Some Leaving Certificate projects will start during 5th Year: Home Economics journal ( 20%). Project work in technical subjects will start at the end of October / early November in 6th Year. All project work to be done in school under the direct supervision of the teacher. Work done outside school not allowed in exam. 14
H1/O1 H2/O2 H3/O3 H4/O4 H5/O5 H6/O6 H7/O7 H8/O8 90-100% 80<90% 70<80% 60<70% 50<60% 40<50% 30<40% 0<30% 15
Higher Level Ordinary Level 90-100% 80<90% 70<80% 60<70% 50<60% 40<50% 30<40% 0<30% H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 100 88 77 66 56 46 37 0 O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 0 O8 56 46 37 28 20 12 0 LCVP Distinction Merit Pass (80 100%) (65 79%) (50 64%) 66 CAO points 46 CAO points 28 CAO points Bonus points for H6 or higher in higher level Maths 16
Existing procedures in place in this school. Stages: Teacher / Tutor / Year Head. Deputy Principal. Principal. Representatives of the Board of Management. Full Board of Management. Teaching Council. Complaints Procedure on School s website. 17
Letters and SMS texts home Phone calls to and from school Christmas and Summer school reports Parent/Teacher meeting Meetings for specific issues special educational needs, health, family issues, bullying, suspension Information meetings Website www.hfcs.ie Email info@hfcs.ie (01 4580766 / 01 4580031) 18
Building project being progressed Planning permission granted Further delay due to additional design being required for compliance with Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) regulations and the additional planning permission required for this Final stages of tender documents preparation Progress slow 19
Registered with National Parents Council Post Primary (NPCpp). Parents voice in the school. Liaise with Senior Management of School. Engage in development of school policies and procedures. Support the school e.g. fund-raising, bag packing in December. All parents are members of the Parents Association. Members of the Parents Council are elected at the AGM. New members needed. Volunteer list for Parents Council and Bag Packing please consider this. 20
No half days / early closing without note home. This is accompanied with a text message in most cases. Absence notes to be given to Tutors. Medical appointments during school day note from parent, signed by Year Head, Principal or Deputy Principal. Student must then sign out at reception and sign in again on returning to school. Sickness procedures student must not use mobile phone. Student should get the teacher s permission to go to Reception. School Secretary will phone home. Student must sign out at Reception and leave by the front door when collected by parent. 21
Every student must have a Dialann Students are not allowed out of class unless they have their Dialann with them containing a signed note from their teacher. An important organisational tool Timetable Record of homework Calendar Code of Behaviour & Discipline Policy on the use of student personal electronic devices Notes for absenteeism 22
Goal Reflect on Junior Certificate results Good attendance Organisation Homework/study plan (place, time ) No personal electronic devices while studying Supervised study Support from family, school and friends 23
Unrealistic expectations Poor attendance Poor study environment Missing homework /project deadlines Part-time work Extra-curricular activities Social life Holidays during term time 24
Encourage them to get involved, but not in everything To remember they are representing the school and good behaviour will be expected To do the assigned homework. Voluntary Contribution funds extra-curricular activities Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - 10 25
All parents / visitors must report to reception. Parents / visitors are not allowed in the school building or on the yard unless accompanied by a member of staff. Senior Cycle students may park on school property provided they comply with section 7.4 of the Code of Behaviour. Student safety entering and exiting school: Parents are asked not to park in or close to the school gateway (including roundabout) Lower gate to be used by pedestrians only. Top gate to be used by staff only. 26
Conduct on Buses Continuation of bus service and reputation of school at stake Queuing for 8.20am bus in Saggart poor behaviour becoming an issue. Students supervised while queueing outside of the school at 3.40pm. Fire Extinguishers / Break Glass Units / Evacuation Notices and Signs Criminal act to damage these Weapons & Fireworks E.g. pen knives, pellet guns, laser pens, toy/replica guns Students must not carry kitchen knives, craft knives, blades used in Science classes, etc. Fireworks / Bangers completely banned hefty suspension for any students involved. Good allowed to congregate in local housing estates. Conduct on Buses Fire Extinguishers / Break Glass Units / Evacuation Notices and Signs Weapons & Fireworks Good Neighbours Neighbours manners, litter, road awareness, not 27
Parents Association AGM 2019 at 7.00pm, followed by guest speaker at 7.30pm Parents Association AGM Tuesday 15 2019 at 7.00pm, followed by guest speaker at 7.30pm Tuesday 15th th October, October, Parent/Teacher Meeting 2020 Parent/Teacher Meeting Thursday, 16 2020 Thursday, 16th th January, January, 28
