Information Day for Parents

09.03.2019

A Proud Tradition of Achievement and Care

Who are we?

CEIST

BoM

CEIST NomineesTeacher

NomineesParent

Nominees

Principal

M. Kennelly

Deputy Principal

C Kelly

Teaching Staff Support Staff Ancillary Staff

What Do You Want for Your Child

from Post-Primary Education?

• To be safe - smooth transition, sense of belonging, to be known and cared for within the school, to have all the support she needs

• To be happy - to make friends, to enjoy her classes, to enjoy her time in the school

• To achieve her potential - to have access to the subject she needs, to do well in her exams, to be encouraged to explore her talents, to become a thoughtful and motivated young woman

How will Pres Tralee allow your child to

achieve her full potential?

Academic

Spiritual

Cultural

Sporting

1st yr. Supports• 1st yr Area

• Tús Maith Induction Programme

• Class Tutor

• Year Head

• Mentors

• Buddy System

• Merit System

• Behaviour Support Team

• Student Support Team

• Care Team

• Learning Supports

• Guidance Supports

Tús Maith Transition Plan

• School Visit

• Open Night & Registration

• Entrance Exam

• Day 1- Tús Maith – Induction Week

• 1st yrs & Mentors, Short day, Tour of school, Activity day - getting to know each other

• Assigned Year Head

• Day 2 – Assigned locker, given student email

• Assigned Class tutor, student mentor

• Tús Maith Programme

• Continuous Assessment in 1st yr.

Bullying

No school can guarantee that your child will never encounter bullying

We can guarantee how we will deal with it

• Positive practice taught to all students

• Open door policy on reporting

• All incidences are investigated

• Student resolutions are always sought

• Restorative practice

• Recording of all incidences

• Fully compliant with National Anti-bullying Standards

Subjects – Junior Certificate

• English

• Irish

• Maths

• German

• French

• Science

• Business

• Computing

• Art

• Home Economics

• PE

• Geography

• History

• Technical Graphics

• Music

Short Courses – Junior Certificate

• Physical Education –Nutrition, Sports and Exercise

• Digital Wellbeing – Social Media Safety

• Computer Coding

What our 1styrs. have to say about it…‘The introduction to Presentation Secondary introduced me to the ins, outs, ups and downs at Presentation. It was like being welcomed into a new family in the best way possible.’

‘I knew when I came to the school the first day I made the best choice ever. The introduction

week was a great idea, I loved it. All the teachers are so nice… I couldn’t be happier about coming to the school.’

‘I really like my new school. I am settling in great. Its like one big family. I am proud to be

part of Pres and wear the uniform. The induction week was really fun!’

‘My first week was like a welcome home week. I was surprised and thrilled by the way

everyone welcomed me and the others who are new to Ireland.’

Partnership & Communication

In Presentation Secondary School you are a vital part of the School Community

• Parents’ Council• Parents’ Nominees on the Board of Management• School Journal

• Texts

• Appointments

• Assessments

• Parent/Teacher Meetings

• Email

• Student Assembly

• VS Ware –Parents Page

What our Parents have to say about it…• 92% believed their daughters were extremely or very happy in her new

school. 8% felt they were somewhat happy.

• 96% believed the ‘Tús Maith’ Induction week helped to settle their daughter extremely or very well into life in Presentation. 4% felt it helped her somewhat well.

• 100% believed their daughter’s transition has been supported by her subject teachers, class teachers and Year Head extremely or very well

• 87% believed the ‘Tús Maith’ Parent Induction evening was extremely or very helpful. 13% felt it was somewhat helpful.

• 96% felt extremely or very clear on what is expected of them as a parent in Presentation Secondary School. 4% were somewhat clear.

• 100% believed their daughter was extremely or very clear about what is expected of her in Presentation Secondary.

Communication - How does it work in Pres?

The Office Hours of Presentation Secondary School are

8.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday – Friday during the school term

Urgent and Emergency matters can be dealt with during those

hours. We can be contacted on office@prestralee.ie outside of

those hours, alternatively you can leave a message at

0667122737

Due to a significantly increased volume of administrative work

in recent times,

Our office will now be open to parents

and the public for non-urgent matters

from

8.30am-10.30am and 2.30pm-4.00pm

Monday to Friday during term time

At all other times you are asked to leave a phone or

email message only and we will get back to you as soon

as possible.

VS Ware

Every Parent has a login - you will be given this in September

• On Vs Ware you will be able to monitor;

- Student Attendance

- Student Progress

- Student Behaviour

- Personal Information

www.prestralee.ie

Presentation Secondary School–What does it cost?

• School Contribution €50

• Student Fees €50 - Insurance, Lockers, School Journal, postage and texting

You will also have to consider;

• Books, Copies, Calculators, Subject Kits, Exam papers etc.

• Uniform, pocket/lunch money & transport

How do I pay?

• Way2Pay

• Bank Transfer

• We are hoping to become a cashless school

Our Uniform

• The Uniform is currently under review – please await further details on the website – June 2019

What happens next?

Uniform Details May on the website

Booklist for incoming 1st yrsJune on the website

School CalendarJune on the website

Parent Information LetterLate June/Early July

This presentation will be made available on our website – www.prestralee.ie

…And Finally