Parent & Student Information Evening 2019/20 - Transitioning to Secondary School
Transition smoothly from primary to secondary school by focusing on social and academic adjustments, school expectations, parental involvement in social media use, pastoral care support system, class organization, and assessment in the new Junior Cycle. Parents are advised to provide support, encouragement, and guidance while allowing students to build resilience and take responsibility for their actions. The school emphasizes being organized, following the code of behavior, and engaging in classroom-based assessments. Effective communication between parents, students, and school staff will ensure a successful transition for all.
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1STYEAR INFORMATION EVENING PARENTS & STUDENTS 2019/20 Scoil na Tr on ide Naofa
Transitioning from Primary School Landmark Moment(Anxieties and Excitement). Concerns. Social and Academic Transitions Allow the time to settle in. Parent should Support, Listen, Encourage and Show them but don t do it for them. Build resilience. Start Right Initiative-Student Mentoring W www.stn.ie E info@stn.ie
School Expectations/Code of Behaviour Being organised(Books,Lockers, Zipped Pockets Journal, Punctual(Clock in Card)/ TT with basics at home(PE/Home Ec days etc) Absence Notes/Signing out Respect Rule. Sanctions Getting involved Role of Parents-Monitoring Progress in Journal/Parents Council School Policies(Mobile Phone)
Social Media Parental Involvement and Responsibility Parental access to child s Social Media Accounts Keep Phones and Devices out of bedrooms at night Honeymoon period over by Feb group dynamics come into play and preparing for tricky 2nd Yr(friendships) Allow them to be tired by Halloween- flattened by Christmas W www.stn.ie E info@stn.ie
Pastoral Care - Referral System Subject Teacher(1st Port of Call) Class Tutor(Every class) Year Head(Mr O Keeffe) Pastoral Care Team(Counsellors) Deputy Principal Final Port of call Principal
Classes/Subjects Teacher based rooms Mixed ability classes Induction day Monday 26th August 2019/Meeting your Mentor/Meeting Yr Head/ Organising Lockers/Navigate the building/Study Timetable Structure of school day/week Subject sampling Choosing foreign language before Oct Midterm W www.stn.ie E info@stn.ie
Assessment for New Junior Cycle Classroom Based Assessment CBA S(Subject Teacher assessed) CBA 1 in 2nd Year CBA 2 in 3rd Year Assessment Task(State Exams Commission assessment) 10% completed in April/May of 3rd Yr W www.stn.ie E info@stn.ie
Assessment Grading CBA Descriptors of Criteria Junior Cycle Student Award Exceptional Distinction 90-100 Above expectations Higher Merit 75-89 In line with expectations Merit 55-74 Yet to meet expectations Achieved 40-54 Partially Achieved 20-39 Not Graded 0-19
Junior Cycle Subjects for 2019 entrants Core Subjects Gaeilge(2016) English(2014) Maths(2018) History (2018) Geography(2018) Science(2015) Civics, Social and Political Education Social, Personal and Health Education Physical Education Religion Wellbeing Foreign Language(2017) Optional (Sampling) Business Studies*(2016) Music*(2018) Visual Art*(2017) Home Economics*(2018) Woodwork*(2019) Technology*(2019) Metalwork* (2019) Technical Graphics*(2019) *First Year student will sample these subjects before making specific choices on entering second year.
School Uniform Blue Jumper Grey Pants, Plaid Skirt White Shirt / Blouse Navy School Crested Jacket Dark Leather shoes/No Runners PE Uniform Available No make-up/Hairstyles No hoods worn in school/No club Jerseys Write name on all items of clothing. Notes (Explaining reason) Jewellery(Piercings)
School Uniforms Direct www.schooluniformsdirect.ie
Homework/Study Student Journal-Record H/W Revision Plan from the start, Set Targets(2 Stars, A Wish and a Target) Parents role Study time-2 hours nightly Extra-Curricular (Finding the right balance) Remember to always listen attentively. W www.stn.ie E info@stn.ie
After School Study/Book Loan Scheme/Data After School Study is supervised by staff Monday to Friday after school Book Loan Scheme- 150 GDPR
Survival Guide for 1st Years Take care of your things and they ll take care of you. Put your name on your belongings. If you re prepared you will never be scared. Take time to get used to getting around the school and using the lockers. School is scary, be there early. Plan your journey to school Take responsibility for what you do Try everything and anything. Give sports and clubs a go Try to get along with everyone, or else you ll be left without anyone Meet new people on the first day and they ll be your friends till you re old and grey! Socialise. Don t be afraid to approach people. Focus on Schoolwork, but have fun-5/6 years is a long time! Be you, because you is the best you you could possibly be, because there is no one who is you-er than you! School is hard, but remember- keeping positive will help you get far. Best of luck!!!!!!!!! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. W www.stn.ie E info@stn.ie
