Mission Transition Programme “ Treoir Nua” Coláiste Iósaef Community College First Year 2020/2021 Information Meeting 10 th 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 – once pupils have adapted to their new environment, they are presented with opportunities 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
Implementation of Subject Reform Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 September September September September September September 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 English Science Irish Maths Religion All JC Business French History Technology Subjects Studies Art Geography Subjects Well-Being Home Economics Music
New Junior Cycle time allocation English, Irish, Mathematics 240 hours 200 hours All Others 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 Adds to 4 periods over three years -1,2,1 100 hours
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 English 1 Exam 4 Irish 2 4 Maths 3 4 Science 4 4 History 5 3 Geography 3 6 Elective 1 4 7 Elective 2 4 8 Elective 3 4 9 Religion 2 10 Non - Exam PE 2 11 Wellbeing SPHE 1 12 CSPE 1 13 Life-skills 2 14 42 TOTAL
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 Visual Art Technology
Elective Bands 2019/2020 Band 1 Engineering French Graphics Spanish Band 2 Business French Music Wood Technology Band 3 Business Home Ec. Wood Visual Art Technology The student picked one subject from each band to give them there three optional subjects.
Elective Bands 2020/2021 Band 1 ? ? ? ? Band 2 ? ? ? ? Band 3 ? ? ? ?
Modern Foreign Languages • French • Spanish • German* • Some students struggle with the languages – exemptions from Irish • Encourage to try in 1 st 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 1 st 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 1 st – 3 rd 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 1 st 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 over 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 Project Work Project Work Increases e.g. JCT Prepares Communication Classroom Students for & Collaboration Bases the future Assessments Enhances Virtual the Field Trips Learning experience ICT Unlimited Improves Library of Digital Resources & Literacy & IT Information Skills Develops Nurtures Research Increases Creativity Skills Participation in Classes
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.
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