Supporting Students' Success in Secondary School
Welcome to you all
Parents …
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 …
What we know …
Parent support is one of the most
Parent support is one of the most
powerful aids to student success and well-
powerful aids to student success and well-
being in school
being in school
80% vs 10%
80% vs 10%
So everyday home routines
matter, everyday home-grown
messages matter
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...I’m no good at this …
I can’t do this now so how can I learn how to do it?
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?
What would it be like if I made more of an effort?
Creating a ‘can do’ attitude.
Creating a ‘can do’ attitude.
Students must experience success
Students must experience success
and it must be recognised so first
and it must be recognised so first
praise the effort, then the
praise the effort, then the
achievement
achievement
Secondary school - Anxiety
Secondary school - Anxiety
•
From most senior to most junior
From most senior to most junior
•
Larger school
Larger school
•
Many teachers – different styles
Many teachers – different styles
•
Many new subjects
Many new subjects
•
More responsibility – “pull up your own
More responsibility – “pull up your own
socks”
socks”
•
Growing up –
Growing up –
independence
independence
, new friendships
, new friendships
•
Progressing to stand still
Progressing to stand still
•
First months critical
First months critical
Secondary school
Secondary school
Making progress …
Making 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
Code of Conduct -Basic Rule
Code of Conduct -Basic Rule
–
–
do your very best and let
do your very best and let
others do the same
others do the same
Punctuality
Punctuality
Uniform
Uniform
Notes to excuse absences etc.
Notes to excuse absences etc.
Books and copies
Books and copies
Homework
Homework
/ class work
/ class work
Good manners
Good manners
Respect
Respect
for oneself and all the school
for oneself and all the school
community
community
Respect for Others
Respect for Others
No excuse for Bullying – no excuse
accepted by the school.
New Dept Procedures … all schools
must!!!
Cyber Bullying !
I’m sure …
Key Points Sept 2017
Key Points Sept 2017
430 plus students and will continue
430 plus students and will continue
to rise
to rise
37 Teachers
37 Teachers
Chaplain,
Chaplain,
Secretary & Caretakers
Secretary & Caretakers
Special Needs Assistants
Special Needs Assistants
Easy access – building, corridors etc.
Easy access – building, corridors etc.
Big Changes in building
Big Changes in building
School Week
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 ??
M
orning break
L
unch –
ALL
students must stay in
school
Junior Cert. Curriculum
Junior Cert. Curriculum
CORE SUBJECTS
CORE SUBJECTS
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Irish
Irish
Technical Graphics
Technical Graphics
English
English
Music
Music
Maths
Maths
Art
Art
History
History
Business Studies
Business Studies
Geography
Geography
Technology
Technology
Science
Science
French/German
French/German
RE
RE
CSPE ***
CSPE ***
SPHE
SPHE
PE
PE
Computers
Computers
NCCA Fact Sheets
NCCA Fact Sheets
www.ncca.ie
www.ncca.ie
Junior Cert Fact Sheets
Junior Cert Fact Sheets
Useful info re all subjects
Useful info re all subjects
www.jct.ie
www.jct.ie
www.juniorcycle.ie
www.juniorcycle.ie
Learning Support
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 – 2
in
operation
Arrangement of Classes
Arrangement of Classes
Equal mixed-ability classes
In 2
nd
yr
Irish, and Maths are set at
the same times to allow movement of
students.
Academic Performance
Academic Performance
T
T
ests per year- Oct mid-term, Christmas,
ests per year- Oct mid-term, Christmas,
Feb mid-term, Easter and Summer
Feb mid-term, Easter and Summer
Homework and study skills training
Homework and study skills training
E-Portal - online reports
E-Portal - online reports
Irish Independent reports shows
Irish Independent reports shows
Knockbeg at no1 in Carlow and Laois
Knockbeg at no1 in Carlow and Laois
in 2018 and on average for last 10
in 2018 and on average for last 10
years based on Leaving Cert results
years based on Leaving Cert results
Extra-Curricular Activities –
Extra-Curricular Activities –
Lunchtimes
Lunchtimes
•
All students involved in one or more activity
All students involved in one or more activity
•
Non-sport
Quizzes
Quizzes
Debating
Debating
Young Scientist
Young Scientist
Student Council- elected by students
Student Council- elected by students
Tours, trips
Tours, trips
John Paul Awards
John Paul Awards
Board games
Board games
Band/Choir
Band/Choir
Maths Club
Maths Club
Extra-Curricular – Sport
Extra-Curricular – Sport
Hurling
Football
Basketball
Athletics
Swimming
Badminton
Golf
Rugby
Soccer
P.E. OUTFIT
P.E. OUTFIT
•
For P.E. classes students will need:-
•
Grey sweatshirt (plain with no logos)
•
T-shirt or jersey
•
Navy blue tracksuit bottoms or shorts
•
Runners (not school footwear)
School Uniform
School Uniform
Grey trousers
Grey shirt
School tie
Blue school jumper
Dark coloured shoes
Formal school Jacket
Neat and tidy appearance
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
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Class Tutor
Class Tutor
Year head
Year head
Guidance Counsellor
Guidance Counsellor
Chaplain
Chaplain
Care Team
Care Team
Meitheal Team
Meitheal Team
Student Council
Student Council
Parents
Parents
Other Support Structures
Other Support Structures
Evening Study – 1hr 30 mins every day
Holiday Breaks Study
Costs that occur
Costs that occur
€120 annual contribution – includes 24 hr personal insurance,
€120 annual contribution – includes 24 hr personal insurance,
photo copying, phone calls, letters etc..
photo copying, phone calls, letters etc..
1
1
st
st
yr Book Rental €150
yr Book Rental €150
Mocks
Mocks
Transition Year fees
Transition Year fees
Exam fees to Department of Education, 3
Exam fees to Department of Education, 3
rd
rd
Year and in
Year and in
6
6
th
th
year
year
Supervised study after school (optional)
Supervised study after school (optional)
Payment on Line ??
Payment on Line ??
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
Enrolment details
Enrolment details
Enrolment Forms
Enrolment Forms
Student PPS No. & Birth Cert
Student PPS No. & Birth Cert
Address arrangements re contacting
Address arrangements re contacting
Mob Number re Texts
Mob Number re Texts
Particular Details
Particular Details
BUS Transport – Online application
BUS Transport – Online application
www.buseireann.ie
www.buseireann.ie
– school transport
– school transport
Other private buses in operation Parents
Other private buses in operation Parents
organise this option themselves
organise this option themselves
Draft
Draft
Calendar 18/19
Calendar 18/19
August Registration – Last week in Aug Books – Mon 27
th
.
Welcome prayer service – P/DP/Fr. Dunphy/Yr. Head/Class
Teachers
Lockers, TT, etc. Afternoon with Meitheal team
1
st
day – No bus available
1st Year Liturgy - Mid Sept -During School Hr
s
MID-TERM BREAK
Mon Oct
28th
/ Fri Nov 1
st
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Fri Dec 20
th
/ Fri Jan 3
rd
1st Yr Parent Teacher Meeting
Feb 2019
MID-TERM BREAK Feb 2019 Mon Feb 17
th
/ Fri Feb 21
st
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Mon Apr 16
th
/ Fri Apr 17
th
Summer Hols
Last day Fri May 29
th
Home School Contact
Home School Contact
Schools Texting Service
Schools Texting Service
E portal
E portal
Web
Web
www.knockbegcollege.ie
www.knockbegcollege.ie
Email knockbegcollege@eircom.net
Email knockbegcollege@eircom.net
059 9142127
059 9142127
Parents Council
Parents Council
Voice for Parents
Policy Development
Support for school activities
New Members please!!
Parents play a crucial role in shaping students' experiences in secondary school. By providing support, encouragement, and fostering a positive attitude, students can navigate the challenges of secondary school with confidence. The transition to secondary school can be daunting, but with the right guidance and environment, students can thrive and make progress academically and socially.
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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 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
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
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
Secondary school Making 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
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
Respect for Others No excuse for Bullying no excuse accepted by the school. New Dept Procedures all schools must!!! Cyber Bullying ! I m sure
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
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
Junior Cert. Curriculum CORE SUBJECTS Irish English Maths History Geography Science French/German RE CSPE *** SPHE PE Computers OPTIONAL SUBJECTS Technical Graphics Music Art Business Studies Technology
NCCA Fact Sheets www.ncca.ie Junior Cert Fact Sheets Useful info re all subjects www.jct.ie www.juniorcycle.ie
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 2 in operation
Arrangement of Classes Equal mixed-ability classes In 2nd yr Irish, and Maths are set at the same times to allow movement of students.
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
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
Extra-Curricular Sport Hurling Football Basketball Athletics Swimming Badminton Golf Rugby Soccer
School Uniform Grey trousers Grey shirt School tie Blue school jumper Dark coloured shoes Formal school Jacket Neat and tidy appearance
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
Pastoral Care Class Teacher Class Tutor Year head Guidance Counsellor Chaplain Care Team Meitheal Team Student Council Parents
Other Support Structures Evening Study 1hr 30 mins every day Holiday Breaks Study
Costs that occur 120 annual contribution includes 24 hr personal insurance, photo copying, phone calls, letters etc.. 1styr Book Rental 150 Mocks Transition Year fees Exam fees to Department of Education, 3rd Year and in 6th year Supervised study after school (optional) Payment on Line ??
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
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
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 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 1st Yr Parent Teacher Meeting Feb 2019 MID-TERM BREAK Feb 2019 Mon Feb 17th / Fri Feb 21st EASTER HOLIDAYS Mon Oct 28th/ Fri Nov 1st Fri Dec 20th / Fri Jan 3rd Mon Apr 16th / Fri Apr 17th Summer Hols Last day Fri May 29th
Home School Contact Schools Texting Service E portal Web www.knockbegcollege.ie Email knockbegcollege@eircom.net 059 9142127
Parents Council Voice for Parents Policy Development Support for school activities New Members please!!
