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 - [email protected]
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