Transcript Clonkeen College st 1 Year Parents 2015 - 2016 Information Night April 20th 2015. Edmund Rice Schools Trust   Clonkeen College is an ERST school. The ERST Charter has.

Clonkeen College
st
1 Year Parents
2015 - 2016
Information Night
April 20th 2015.
Edmund Rice Schools
Trust
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Clonkeen College is an ERST school.
The ERST Charter has 5 key elements.
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nurture faith
promote partnership in the school
excel in teaching and learning
create a caring school community
promote inspiring leadership.
School Day
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School opens at 8:35 each morning
Classes begin at 8:50 each day
Lunch 13:15 – 13:55
– No canteen, provide own lunch.
– May go home or stay in school.
Classes end at 15:55 on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Classes end at 13:15 on Wednesday and at
15:15 on Friday
Curriculum
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Irish
English
French
Maths
Science
Business
Geography
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History
Religion
Art
P.E.
C.S.P.E.
S.P.H.E.
Computers
Allocation of Classes
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Three class groups.
Four science classes.
Mixed ability.
Even distribution based on:
Assessment tests - academic ability.
Visits to primary schools.
Integration.
Books
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List in folder.
Prices unavailable. List with prices will
be posted when available
School scheme – order through school
office – date will be on priced booklist.
Payment with order – cheques payable
to Clonkeen College.
Distributed in September.
Extra Curricular Activities.
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Sport
Drama
Debating/Public Speaking
Tours
Charitable Activities
Music
Chess Club
Lockers
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Books for three years - very heavy.
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All students have access to a locker.
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Cost - €10 rental + €10 lock purchase.
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Part of Registration Day (Note in
Folder)
Uniform
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See Page in Folder.
Black leather shoes – not black
runners or similar.
School jacket only – no others.
Uniforms on sale
– 10.00 – 12.00 noon
– school hall
– Saturday – 8th August.
Uniform (cont’d)
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PLEASE label jackets – otherwise
impossible to identify.
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NOTE - a student not in correct
uniform may be sent home.
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Provide a note if there is a problem.
Personal Property
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Bikes – must be locked.
Clothes – name tag.
Books – name on cover.
Money – always keep on person.
Mobile phone – See policy.
Lost Property – Contact the
Caretakers.
Start of Year
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Start date not available at present. Will be posted out with
Booklist.
First Years only – 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m..
Induction:
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Meet Prefects.
Photo
School rules
Tour of school
Calendar for full School Year will be issued on Registration
Day.
Photographs
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Records are taken of school events.
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Photos used on newsletters,
prospectus, website, twitter, etc.
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Exemption form available.
Parent – Teacher
Contacts.
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Journal for day-to-day communication.
Parent – Teacher meeting.
End of term exam reports.
Contact school office for personal meeting
with teacher or put note in journal.
Notes for school
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Notes addressed to:
Lateness/Absence – Tutor.
Signing out during school day
– Note must be given to school office
when signing out.
Code of Behaviour
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agreed system between
whole school community.
 Based on mutual respect.
Bullying
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Policy on website.
Mobile phones & social networking
sites are possible sources of bullying.
Be aware of signs:
– Unwilling to go to school.
– Loss of interest in things he enjoys.
– Depression
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Tell us.
Mobile Phones
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Students can always contact home from
school office.
Mobile phones must be switched off in
school buildings at all times.
Do not phone or text son during class times.
Arrangements to leave premises – in
school office ONLY – must sign out when
leaving & again when returning
Pastoral Care - Structure
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Year Head – overall responsibility.
Tutor - responsibility for class.
Student to staff communication
facilitated.
Special Education Needs
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Booklet available at end of hall
Student Council
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Student voice encouraged since 1992.
Key to mutual respect between staff &
students.
Facilitates two-way communication.
Liaises closely with the Parent Council
on initiatives.
Ready access to Principal, Deputy
Principal & Board of Management.
New Building
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4 general classrooms
Moderate GLD rooms
2 lecture rooms, interconnected
3 science laboratories
art room
home economics room
tech graphics/cad room
Library
P.E. hall
Registration Day
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Compulsory for all students.
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Wednesday June 17th – 5pm – 8pm
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Monday 17th August - 10am – 2pm
See enclosed page in folder.
Letter in post in due course
Voluntary Contribution
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€400 (€600 for two or more).
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Payment on Registration Day
Tax rebate scheme
– Min. contribution of €250 in financial year
to qualify.
– We claim back tax at applicable rate.
– No cost to contributor.
– Huge benefit to school.
Parent Council
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AGM held in the first term– date to be
advised.
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Annual subscription of €12.
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New members welcome.
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Essential to positive school environment.
Student Insurance Scheme.
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Organised by the Parent Council.
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Compulsory for everyone.
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Cost €8
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24 hour cover for school & other
activities.
AND FINALLY!
WE WELCOME YOU
AND YOUR SON
TO
CLONKEEN COLLEGE!