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ADAMSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
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AdAmstown Community College
ProsPeCtus
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Welcome: Welcome to Adamstown Community College. We are a co-educational, non-denominational school under the patronage of Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB). The school opened in 2009 in line with the strategic development plan for the new town of Adamstown. We accommodate students from the Adamstown and greater Lucan areas as well as from designated feeder schools in our catchment area.
Adamstown Community College has an ethos which reflects:
• Openness and inclusiveness in allCollegepolicies. Collaboration, co-operation and partnership between home, school and community are emphasised, encouraged and enabled.
• TheCollegeiscommittedtobeinginclusive;openandaccessibletoallstudentsandlearners.
• TheCollegepromotesapositiveattitudetowardssocialinclusionofminoritygroupsandactsinsolidaritywiththosemostin need.
• TheCollegeisacaringandwelcomingone,endeavouringtopromoteacultureofgoodrelationshipswherepeoplethriveand grow.
• TheCollegeisopentostudentsofallfaithsandnone.Page 3
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Application and Enrolment Procedure The school hosts an open evening everyOctober for fifth (5th) class students and their parents. This gives students anopportunity to see the schoolandexperiencesubjectsfirsthand.Applicationsareaccepted from thenuntil the followingMarch. We have an on-line application process which is completed through our web site. Places are offered each April and must be accepted within two weeks. During 6th class, students will sit an assessment test and may apply for the school’s book rental scheme as well as choosing their optional subjects.
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Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board was created in 2013 by the amalgamation of VECs in both areas. DDLETB manages 31 second level schools in the greater Dublin area. It is responsible for the physical assets, financial managementand recruitment for the school.
School CurriculumJunior CyCleThis is a three year programme which includes the following core and optional subjects
CORE:Gaeilge,Mathematics,English,Science,History,Geography,French/Spanish,ReligiousStudies,PE,SPHEandI.C.T.
OPTIONAL:Art,HomeEconomics,Technology,TechnicalGraphics,BusinessStudies,Music,Woodwork,Metalwork
Senior CyCleTRANSITIONYEAR:OurTYprogrammeisoptional.Itaimstopromotethepersonal,socialandeducationaldevelopmentof the student with a broad and balanced curriculum while still maintaining an emphasis on core subjects. It provides an opportunity to participate in work experience, educational trips and fundraising.
leaving CertifiCate applied programme:This programme is designed to prepare students for life after school, focussing on personal enterprise and the world of work. Assessmentforthisprogrammeiscontinuousthroughoutthecourseandthereisafinalexaminationinthefollowingareas:• Englishandcommunication • Twovocationalspecialisms• Mathematicalapplications • Language• Socialeducation
The two-year programme consists of four half-year blocks called sessions. Achievements are credited in each session.
traditional leaving CertifiCate:This is a two year programme including the following core and optional subjects.
CORE:Gaeilge,MathematicsandEnglish
OPTIONAL: Based on student choice
Accounting,BusinessStudies,Economics,ConstructionStudies,Technology,DesignandCommunicationGraphics,Engineering,Biology,Physics,Chemistry,Physics/Chemistry(Combined),AppliedMaths,Music,HomeEconomics,History,Geography,French,Spanish.
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Student CouncilThe student council provides a forum for students to express their opinions and allows them to play a partnership role with staff, parents and school management. The council is elected by the students consisting of a representative from each year group.
The vision for Adamstown Community
College is one which promotes:
HighstandardsofattainmentHighstandardsofbehaviorA curriculum which meets the needs of all studentsA safe environmentA school for the whole community
School Uniform: Junior CyCle uniform:
BoyS: Navycrestedsweater,whiteshirtandschooltiewithnavypinstripetrousers.Officialcrestedschooljacketorjuniortracksuit top.
girlS: Navycrestedsweater,whiteshirtwithschoolskirt.Officialcrestedschooljacketorjuniortracksuittop.
Senior CyCle uniform:Thesenioruniformisasaboveexceptwithaburgundycrestedsweaterandseniortie.Onlytheofficialcrestedschooljacketor senior tracksuit top should be worn with the uniform.
SChool timetaBle:Class timesMonday 8.35amto3.40pmTuesday-Thursday 8.35amto3.10pmFriday 8.35amto2.30pm
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Extra-Curricular ActivitiesWe promote participation by students in at least one extra-curricular activity as part of their school experience.
SportSportandcompetitivegamesareanintegralpartoftheextra-curricularactivitiesinACC.TheseincludeCamogie,GaelicFootball,Soccer,Basketball,andAthletics.Wealsocaterforbadminton,karate,tabletennisanddodgeball.
muSiCEveryChristmaswestageaschoolvarietyshowandwestagedourfirstschoolmusicalrecently,“Backtothe80s”.Wehavevarious bands in the school and a choir who perform at local events and in the ETB festival of music.
other aCtivitieSWerunchessanddraughtsclub,debatingandpublicspeakingclubs,cookeryclubandaScienceclubwhichgivesusstrongrepresentation in the young scientist competition.
paStoral Care and Student SupportAll members of the school staff exercise a caring role towards our students. Each class is assigned a tutor who monitors their progressandwelfare.TutorsandstudentsaresupportedbyaYearHead.The guidance counsellors assist students who may need personal support. They also help students with subject choices and collegeapplications.Ourlearningsupportteamprovideextraassistanceforstudents,particularlyinEnglishandMathematics.Page 8
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Board of ManagementAdamstown Community College is a non-designated Community College and has a ten member Board consisting of representatives of teaching staff, parents, the ETB and local organisations. The Board determines the ethos of the college and is responsible for the management of the school which it delegates to the Principal.
Student LeadersClasscaptainsandvice-captainsareelectedinaprocessinvolvingstudentsandstaff.SeniorPrefectsaresimilarlyelected.Theyarerepresentativesofsixthyearstudentswhoorganiseeventsspecifictosixthyearaswellasparticipatinginotheraspects of school organisation. They elect the head boy and head girl.Ourseniorstudentsmayalsoapplytobeconsideredasstudentmentors.Theyplayanimportantroleinhelpingandassistingjuniorstudents,particularlyfirstyears,astheysettleintoschool.OurCaraAireinitiativeisanimportantpartoftheoverallanti-bully policy in the College.
Awards and achievementsWeoperateameritawardprogrammeforindividualstudentsandclassesatjuniorcycle.Attendancecertificatesarepresentedtostudentswhodemonstrateexceptionalattendance.BursariesareawardedtotheGaeltachtandtostudentswhogainplacesontheCTYIprogrammeinDCU.Eachyearastudentoftheyearawardisgiventostudentswhoshowoutstandingacademicachievement.A“SpiritoftheCollege”awardispresentedtothestudentineachyeargroupwhobestdemonstratesthevaluesofourcollege.
The parents’ councilTheparents’councilwasestablishedin2010andplaysasignificantroleinthelifeoftheschool.Regularmeetingsensurethatparents have a say in policy development. Parents volunteer to help with the book rental scheme and fundraise for particular projectswithintheschoolsuchasasoundsystemandschooldefibrillator.AnAGMisheldeachOctobertoelectacentralcommittee.
Anti-BullyingAnanti-bullying agreementmust be signed by parents and students at the beginning of each school year. Students areencouragedto“mindeachother”andreportincidentsofbullying.Ourschoolvaluesrespect,toleranceanddiversityandrecognises that what makes us different is what makes us a special school.Page 10
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Our Designated feeder schoolsStJohntheEvangelistScoilMhuire,WoodviewAdamstown Castle E.T.ScoilAineNaofaLucan E.T.GriffeenValleyE.T.Esker E.T.Please see our website for our enrolment policy
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Adamstown Community College Station Road, Adamstown
Lucan, Co. DublinT: 01-654 0348
www.adamstowncc.ieMar
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