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Mission Transition Programme “Treoir Nua”

Coláiste Iósaef Community College First Year 2020/2021 Information Meeting 10th March 2019

What is Troeir Nua?

• Treoir Nua is a programme developed by

Coláiste Iósaef Community College.

• It aims to prepare pupils and parents for post-

primary education

• The programme is designed to support the

transition process from primary school to post-primary school.

Programme Aims

This programme aims to increase the levels of

• confidence
• readiness

in sixth class pupils and guide them through the initial weeks of first year in post-primary level education.

Who is it for?

The programme consists of a pupil element and a parent element, and aims to help both students and parents to understand that a new school can provide an opportunity for a fresh start, as well as many enjoyable experiences.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the programme are that pupils and parents

• Gain knowledge of the structure of our school day
• Learn about the structure of the school
• Recognise and understand the need for our school

rules

• Explore the school syllabus, new subjects and subject

choice available to them

• Gain confidence to combat fears/anxieties about

starting in a new school

• Become familiar with the support-system available

to them in the school

Programme Activities

a) Preparation – providing pupils and parents with information about the nature of post-primary education, the structure of the school day, the structure of the staff system and the support network b) Transfer - a more in-depth look at what to expect, where to go and what is required for beginning post-primary school c) Induction – orientation and knowledge of the new school system. This takes place before and at the beginning of their post-primary school experience d) Consolidation –

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pupils have adapted to their new environment, they are presented with

• pportunities

to acquire the skills necessary to be responsible for their own learning in post-primary school

Junior Cycle Changes

• 3 Year Programme
• Less subjects than before to be studied for the JC

– low key/stake exam

• Subjects now at common level
• English, Irish & Maths
• Classroom Based Assessments
• Assessment Tasks
• Continuous Assessment & Summative

Assessment

Wellbeing

Wellbeing in School

• What is the definition of Wellbeing?
• Part of the school culture – Respect, Trust, Effort
• Part of the curriculum

– PE – SPHE – CSPE – Life skills

• Extracurricular activities

– Sport – Lunchtime clubs

Phase 1 September 2014 Phase 2 September 2016 Phase 3 September 2017 Phase 4 September 2018 Phase 5 September 2019 Phase 6 September 2020 English Science Business Studies Irish French Art Well-Being Maths History Geography Home Economics Music Religion Technology Subjects All JC Subjects

Implementation of Subject Reform

New Junior Cycle time allocation

English, Irish, Mathematics

240 hours

All Others

200 hours

Well Being

400 hours September 2020

Short Courses

100 hours

240 hours

Adds to 11 periods over 3 years -3,4,4

200 hours

Adds to 9 periods over three years -3,3,3

300 – 400 hours

Adds to 13 periods over three years -5,4,4

100 hours

Adds to 4 periods over three years -1,2,1

Timetable for 2020/2021

• School day starts at 8.55am students in school

before 8.45am

• 40 minute classes
• 9,9,9,9,6 = 42 class periods -Total of 28 Hours
• Monday – 3.50pm (facilitates Tutor Time)
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday – 3.40pm
• Friday – 1.10pm

School Day

Junior Certificate 2019/2020

1 Exam English 4 2 Irish 4 3 Maths 4 4 Science 4 5 History 3 6 Geography 3 7 Elective 1 4 8 Elective 2 4 9 Elective 3 4 10 Non - Exam Religion 2 11 Wellbeing PE 2 12 SPHE 1 13 CSPE 1 14 Life-skills 2 TOTAL 42

Subject Choice Form

Please have a read of the following form First Year Subject Choices

– Inform Curriculum Provision – Important to return as soon as possible – Will do our best to meet all needs

Elective Subjects

• Art
• Business
• Home Economics
• Materials Technology Metal (Metalwork)
• Materials Technology Wood (Woodwork)
• Music
• Technical Graphics

Elective Bands 2019/2020

Band 1 Engineering French Graphics Spanish Band 2 Business French Music Wood Technology Band 3 Business Home Ec. Wood Technology Visual Art

Elective Bands 2019/2020

Band 1 Engineering French Graphics Spanish Band 2 Business French Music Wood Technology Band 3 Business Home Ec. Wood Technology Visual Art

The student picked one subject from each band to give them there three optional subjects.

Elective Bands 2020/2021

Band 1

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Band 2

? ? ? ?

Band 3

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Modern Foreign Languages

• French
• Spanish
• German*
• Some students struggle with the languages –

exemptions from Irish

• Encourage to try in 1st year
• Some students may want to study two languages

Student Profiling

Student Profiling

Woodcock-Johnson IV The WJ IV emphasises the identification of strengths and weaknesses by providing comparisons both within and across

– Cognitive Abilities – Achievement – Oral Language

This comprehensive system offers the ease of use and flexibility examiners need to evaluate learning problems and improve instructional outcomes for children in a way that no other assessment can.

Education Passport

http://ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Early_Childhood_and_Primary_Education/Primary- Education/Assessment/Report_Card_Templates/Transfer/Schools-Primary-and-Post-primary.html

Learning Support

• Model of Allocation

– Different to primary school – Whole school approach – Subject & class support – Withdrawal will become a thing of the past – Circular letter 0014/2017 – SNA allocation

School Attendance

• Important to be in school everyday
• 20+ days absent without

notification/satisfactory explanation – referral to EWO

• School Policy

– Notification on 10 days & 15 days – phone, letter from the Year Head

School Transport 2020/2021

• Bus Éireann Routes
• Login to www.buseireann.ie

– School Transport Section

• 2020/2021 Applications – Open until last Friday in

April (24/04/2020)

• Only new pupils apply – Register/Login
• Cost is €350
• Medical card holders are exempt from payment

School Transport 2020/2021

• www.buseireann.ie

School Uniform 2020/2021

• Available from the following

– Shaw’s , Crescent Shopping Centre – Murray’s, Charleville – Moran’s, Charleville

• Boys - Official Jumper with crest
• Girls - Official Jumper with crest and skirt
• White shirt, black pants, black socks, black shoes

(black runners but with black soles), deck shoes and school

jacket or plain navy/black jacket.

• Some opt for the O’Neills Jackets

School PE Uniform

• All 1st year students are required to have the

full PE uniform

– Auckland Polo Shirt – Aston 3s Squad Skinny Pant or Cashel Pant

Optional

– Mourne Shorts

• School Website – Parents – Uniform

https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/education/schools/colaiste-iosaef-kilmallock.html

Book Rental Scheme 2020/2021

– Books are provided by the school. – Administrated by school management and the Parents Association. – Average cost to buy books from 1st – 3rd year is €550-€600 – With the book scheme its €100 x 3 years = €300 – Deposit of €50 which can roll over – Up front cost in 1st Year is €150 – Terms and Conditions apply – Support of all is needed for it to be successful

Way2Pay

• Access through the

school website

• Receive a text

message/notification

• Effort to go cashless
• ver the next year

Tablet Technology

• ICT in the school

– Two Computer/IT rooms – Upgraded school IT facilities – Class iPad set (24 iPads) – Class Chromebook set (28 devices)

• The need for integration of technology

– A further resource in aiding and supporting learning – Use in the new JCT – more important than ever before

Benefits of Tablets in Education

Prepares Students for the future Increases Communication & Collaboration Virtual Field Trips Unlimited Library of Resources & Information Develops Research Skills Increases Participation in Classes Nurtures Creativity Improves Digital Literacy & IT Skills Enhances the Learning experience Project Work Project Work e.g. JCT Classroom Bases Assessments

ICT

Tablet Technology

• BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
• iPad – we do recommend it based on

experience

• What do I need

– Good Tablet – 32GB with Wifi - €369 – Good Physical Cover – Insurance – is it covered – home insurance

• Compub, Argos, Harvey Norman, etc.

Tablet Subject Projects

• 1st Year students complete a tablet project for each subject

they are studying.

• This ensures that use of tablets is a continuous process

integrated into all subjects being studied.

• Students are allocated a two week block per subject to

complete their project.

• On completion of their project, students deliver a

presentation showcasing their work.

• Students are graded on their projects and this result is

included in their summer reports.

• Tablet projects are used in some subjects as a component of

Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) as part of the new Junior Cycle.

School Meals

• Food For Thought – Natalie O’Brien
• Complimentary breakfast
• Subsidised lunch menu
• Healthy Eating Policy links with healthy

lifestyle

• New dining/canteen facilities – more space,

nicer, cleaner environment

Assessing Learning

1st Year

• Class Tests
• In-school exams – Christmas & Summer
• Continuous assessment – project work, tablet projects

2nd & 3rd Year

• Classroom Based Assessments
• Assessment Tasks
• Junior Certificate

6th Year

• Leaving Certificate - CAO

The Garden Analogy

Pastoral Care & Wellness

Treoir Nua Class Tutor - 4 class tutors Year Head Student Support Team Guidance Counsellor School Chaplain HSCL School Completion Programme Educational Needs Department House System Wellness Programme

• Scheduled classes
• School Events
• National Events

Code of Behaviour

Ladder of Referral

• Classroom Management
• Yearhead
• Deputy Principal
• Behaviour Review Board
• Principal
• Board of Management
• Limerick & Clare ETB

System

• Written Exercise
• Additional work
• Lunchtime detention
• Friday After School
• Suspension
• Expulsion

Restorative Practices

Extra-curricular

Sport

• Hurling, Camogie, Soccer, Basketball & Athletics

Lunchtime clubs

• Chess, Traditional Music, Lego and Movie club

Other

• Bouldering, Choir, House System

1st & 2nd years – two sports/activities

Subject Access Day 1

Will take place over Easter Will send a link to a survey – will outline dates, subjects, etc. Just complete and we will be in touch.

Further Information

• School Uniform
• School Policies
• Further Information

– School Website – Posted out – Text

• Contact and schedule details

– As above

• Individual Meetings with the Principal

– June/July

www.cik.ie