Information Night

29th April 2014

St. Augustine’s College

Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A

Junior Cycle Reform

Literacy and Numeracy

School Improvement Planning

Policy Development

Green Flag

Amber Flag in process

Dept. of Education Inspections (www.education.ie)

School League Tables

Ranked 2nd in Waterford

Top 10 schools in Munster

Results

Our results ranked higher than the National

average.

Note:We offer students an extra subject LCVP in

Senior Cycle to boost points

University Academic Scholarships:

University College Cork, University Limerick,

Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin

Sports Scholarships:

Vilanova University USA, Dublin City University,

Maynooth National University, University College

Cork, University of Limerick, Cork Institute of

Technology.

Aisling Moloney

Tommy Harty

Mr. Jim Power

Needs good planning

A complex stage for students

Opportunities and challenges

Need for a major ‘handshake’ between all the partners

Teaching and Learning

– change in methodologies & teaching methods

Excited

Happy

Pleased

Nervous

Lost

Scared

0 20 40 60 80 100

Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004

Lack of curriculum continuity

Fear of new & bigger school

Too many subjects and teachers

Changing classes

Fear of bullying

Little idea what to expect

Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004

Ms. Elaine Moore

Induction process (School tour/familiarisation day)

Class structure and organisation

Mentor system (Buddy system)

Class tutor

Pastoral team

‘Teach’ key policies (code of conduct; anti bullying)

Parent/teacher meetings

Extra curricular events/clubs

Year Head

Class Tutor for each class group

Guidance Counsellor

Chaplain

Learning Support Team

Pastoral Care Team

Administration Staff

Matron

School Journal / Diary

Student Council

Parents’ Association

Class Groups – alphabetically and gender balance

Core Subjects (Gaeilge; English; Maths; Geography; History; Business;

Science; CSPE; Religion; PE; Games)

Choice between French / German

Choice of one Practical Subject

(Art; Music; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Home Economics)

Taster in choice subjects

Continuous Assessment

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)

Be familiar with time-table

Encourage Attendance

Monitor Diary

Be familar with school procedures & policies

Help develop good study habits

Help develop routine

Routine is the key to SUCCESS

Attend Parent / Teacher Meetings

Read Reports carefully

Use the School Support Service

Brother Lennon O.S.A

(Chaplain)

Open Door Policy

Student Journal / Diary

School Office

(Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney - 058 41140)

Email - office@staugustines.ie

Year Head / Class Tutor

School times - 9:10 am – 3:45pm

School Journal –notes to and from parents /

attendance / explain absences / “call-

parent”

Sign in / out

Uniform / Track suit

Lunch

Mobile phones

Book list

Website - www.staugustines.ie

(school dates, school news, extra curricular

activities, school policies, presentations etc)

Support

Policy Development

Fundraising

AGM

Track Suit: Personalised sizing will be available

in the school on:

7 th June 2014

10:00 – 12noon

Starting School 25th / 26th August 2014

Booklist

Please ensure you have registered

Next Meeting – End of September

Tea & Coffee in Canteen