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R E G I A I N L A F I E S W T . M O A K L R R Y S G E A C O L L E ST. MARYS COLLEGE Incoming First Year Information Evening Wednesday 10 th October 2018 I A R E G I N L A I F E The School Day

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  • ST. MARY’S COLLEGE

Incoming First Year Information Evening Wednesday 10th October 2018

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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The School Day – Junior Cycle

  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Classes from 9.00 am to 4.00 p.m. [9 class periods]
  • Morning Break: 11.00 am – 11.15 am
  • Lunch from 1.15 pm – 2.00pm
  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Classes from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm [ 8 class periods]
  • Morning Break: 11.00 am – 11.15 am
  • Lunch from 1.15 pm – 2.10 pm
  • Weekly Assembly

F1: Monday 8.45 am in Concert Hall

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Academic Excellence

  • Our aim is to ensure that each student achieves her full

academic potential

  • Students are encouraged to take as many subjects as

possible at Higher Level

  • We celebrate all successes equally
  • Weaker students are encouraged and supported through

general teaching and our Learning Support structures

  • High achievers are facilitated and successful in all

subjects

  • We continue to adapt to meet the needs of our students –

introducing Applied Maths, Politics and Society and Agricultural Science to our Leaving Certificate roster in recent years.

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Leaving Certificate 2018 – CAO Points

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 >600 500-599 400-499 300-399 200-299 100-199 <100 % f students

CAO Points

2018 (105 students) National

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Structure of the Junior Cycle

8 Principles 24 Statements of Learning Subjects Short Courses Other Learning Experiences

Level 2 Learning Programme s

8 Key Skills Assessment and Reporting C U R R I C U L U M Wellbeing

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Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement

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Student Wellbeing is present when students realise their abilities, take care of their physical wellbeing, can cope with the normal stresses of life and have a sense of purpose and belonging to a wider community

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Junior Cycle Curriculum

Core Examination Subjects Religious Education, Irish, English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Wellbeing Programme Physical Education, SPHE, CSPE, Guidance, Digital Literacy, Choir Optional Subjects [Choose 3] French, German, Science, Art Home Economics, Business, Music

Subject Sampling will take place from September - Halloween

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Educational and Cultural Trips

  • Home Economics – Rome, Naples and

Amalfi Coast

  • Art – Paris
  • German – Munich
  • France – Language Exchange
  • History – Historic Derry
  • Science – European Space Agency,

Brussels

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Extra-curricular activities

  • We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities and

participation by all students is expected

Debating Dance Drama Film Club Ciorcal Cainte Choir Orchestra Gaisce Language Exchanges Educational Tours Retreats School Musical Athletics Basketball Badminton Camogie Cross Country Equestrian Gaelic Football Hockey Rugby Soccer

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Learning Support, Language Exemptions & Psychological Reports

Questions and queries around:

  • Learning support
  • Language exemptions
  • Psychological reports

should be addressed to our Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Ms. Joanne Stapleton.

  • Email:

jstapleton@stmarysarklow.ie

  • Tel:

0402 32419

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Guidance Counsellor: Ms Angela Flynn

Contact via school office on 0402 32419

  • r by email at aflynn@stmarysarklow.ie
S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Subject Choices

Language Options

  • Pupils are able to choose

either French or German or both.

  • A continental language is
  • ften a requirement for entry

into many University Courses

  • Some University Courses and

most Institutes of Technology now provide entry routes that do not require a continental language.

Practical Subjects

  • Music
  • Art
  • Science
  • Home Economics
  • Business
  • Students should consider their

areas of interest and potential career ambitions when choosing subjects.

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Subject Preference Form – Pink Sheet

  • Fill in your subject choice in order of preference from

1 to 7 – this will enable the creation of sampling bands

  • Date of return: 8th November 2018
  • Advice / queries contact Ms. Angela Flynn
  • Email:

aflynn@stmarysarklow.ie

  • Tel:

0402 32419

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Assessment Day

  • NOT an Entrance exam
  • Saturday 26thJanuary [10 am  1.00 pm]
  • First Year Pupils are not streamed in our school.
  • The purpose of the test is to identify anyone who may

qualify for any additional educational supports.

  • Requirements:
  • Lunch/snack and a drink
  • Pencil and rubber
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Assessment Day

  • Series of Aptitude Tests
  • Each test is a series of multiple choice questions

and is approximately 30 minutes in duration

  • Reading test to establish reading age
  • Results are used to track students progress

throughout school.

  • Results are available to parents on request.
  • Process is consistent with DES plans to test all

students at 2nd and 5th year levels in the near future.

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General Information

  • Annual calendar issued at start of year detailing term

dates, parent-teacher meetings, school events

  • School news via school website, school app, Facebook
  • Texting service used to inform parents of significant

school events

  • Parents Association meets each month – all parents most

welcome to get involved

  • Voluntary contribution - €60
  • Administration Fee - €100
  • Book Rental scheme in operation
  • Correct, full school uniform expected at all times.
S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I LI A R E G I N A E
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Incoming First Years September 2018

  • An exciting time in your daughters life.
  • Be positive about the changes ahead.
  • Encourage your daughters to get involved in school

activities and make new friends

S T . M A R Y ’S C O L L E G E A R K L O W F I L I A R E G I N A E
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Registration Information

The following must be returned not later than Thursday 9th November, 2017

  • Completed Registration Form
  • Completed Data Consent Form
  • First Year Subject Preference Form
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of most recent Primary School Report Card if

available

  • 2 x Passport Photographs
  • Copy of Psychological Assessment if relevant
  • Copy of Exemption from Irish if relevant
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