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Information Night
24th September 2012
St. Augustine’s St. Augustine’s CollegeCollege
Transition Supports Curriculum Homework and Assessment
Parents’ Association Diary Dates
Core Subjects (Gaeilge; English; Maths; Geography; History;
Business; Science; CSPE; SPHE; Religion; PE;
Games)
Choice between French / German
Choice of one Practical Subject
(Art; Music; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Home Economics)
Taster in choice subjects Mixed ability grouping
(Mixed-ability grouping in First Year leads to improved progress in literacy and numeracy and can give students more
confidence as learners. Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004)
Dear Parents / Guardians,As you are aware your son/daughter has to choose one of the following subjects to take
to Junior Certificate. The choice is between Art, Home Economics, Materials Technology Wood, Music and Technical Graphics. Please tick in order of choice – 1 = first choice, 2 = choice etc. in the appropriate box below and return tomorrow.
Please be aware of class size restrictions:- 20 max in Home Economics and 24 max in the remainder of subjects. Due to Health & Safety regulations the school must adhere to these class sizes. The school cannot guarantee your child will get their first choice; however, we will endeavour that your child gets the highest choice possible.
Art
Home Economics
Materials Technology Wood
Music
Technical Graphics
All boxes must be filled (number 1 to 5)
Induction process (School tour/familiarisation
day)Class structure and organisationMentor system (Buddy system) Year Head / Class tutor/ Subject teacher ‘Teach’ key policies (code of conduct; anti
bullying) Parent/teacher meetings Extra curricular events/clubs
Actively involved in student’s education Encourage attendance Oversee homework Check and sign school diary Be familar with school procedures (ref to website) Inform the school if child is absent Send in written notes of explanation when child returns to
school (use pre-printed note in diary) Students going home early must have appropriate prior
permission to leave school and must sign out Attend Parent – Teacher meeting (13th December 2012 /
4:15 – 6:45pm) Help develop good homework and study habits
Routine is the key to SUCCESSSUCCESS
Open Door PolicyOpen Door Policy
Student Journal / Diary
School Office
(Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney - 058 41140)
Email - office@staugustines.ie
Meeting Year Head / Class Tutor / Teacher (Contact Helen
beforehand to arrange suitable appointment date and
time)
Written homework
Learning homework
Continuous revision/study of each subject
TimeTime Put routine (plan) in place as early as
possible 1½ to 2 hours per day Supervised Study in the school
Assessment on a regular basis Continuous Assessment (CA):Homework, positive classroom
participation & classroom based tests
Term assessment (Christmas / Summer)Reports sent home.
School times - 9:10 am – 3:45pm School Journal – attendance / notes/
explain absences / “call-parent” / contact numbers
Sign in / out Uniform / Track suit Mobile phones Lunch / canteen Maintain “GREEN SCHOOL” Avoid Litter / chewing gum www.staugustines.ie (school dates, news,
extra curricular activities, policies, presentations
Inputting on issues
Fundraising for the school
Partaking in Policy Development
Representing the views of all parents
AGM - October 2012 ???
Support
Fundraising: Bags2school before Monday 1st October 2012 clothes for re-use e.g. -
Adult’s and Children’s clothes, Soft Toys, Shoes, Hats, Bags etc
Bags2school: Monday 1st October 2012
Class Picture: Monday 8th October 2012: €12 paid to Carol in Finance office
Parent Teacher Meeting: Thursday 13th December 2012 @ 4:15 – 6:45pm
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