Information Session for Parents of First Years
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Information Session for Parents of First Years
Transcript of Information Session for Parents of First Years
Information Session for Parents of First Years
Agenda for this afternoon
Welcome Purpose of the meeting School Vision
Class groups, Core Subjects
and Option Subjects
School Uniform and Book Lists School Calendar
School Transport
School based initiatives
Extra curricular activities
Achievements Pastoral Care JCSP information
School Vision and MissionStatement
Vision
Respect, Community and Success.
Mission Statement
Ramsgrange Community School is a welcoming, open and inclusive school. Our aim is to develop each of our students as a whole person by promoting an atmosphere of respect, honesty and fairness in which all the school community can achieve their full potential.
Transition from Primary to Post-Primary
How can you help?
Listen to your child
Be patient about settling in time
Help with organisation of books, copies etc
Ensure school rules are respected eg attendance, punctuality, uniform, books, equipment etc.
Check and sign school diary
Attend parent/ teacher meetings.
Please do not contact them during school day on their phone
Class Groups, Subjects etc
All students do all subjects in 1st year.
Information evening on subject choices in October 2021
Guidance Counsellor
5 core exam subjects Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography. Religion (Non-exam)
Wellbeing subjects of SPHE, PE and CSPE
1 class period a week of Life Skills & Computers
Chose any three from: Metalwork, Woodwork, TG, Home EC, Business, Science, Art, French, Music.
Calendar and Transport
Full Calendar will be published on school website
www.ramsgrangecommunityschool.ie
Please contact Bus Éireann on 051873401 ,or visit www.buseireann.ie
APRIL DEADLINE – PLEASE DO NOT MISS THIS !!!!!
Meitheal, Initiatives and Extra Curricular
What to do when……….?
My child must leave during the school day?
My child is sick? All phone contact through the office.
My child needs help with his/ her homework
I would like to meet with P/DP/YH/Teacher
HSCL, SCP and Attendance.
HSCL= Home, School and Community
Liaison officer:
Ms. Sharon McDermott.
SCP= School Completion
Person
Clodagh Russell/ Annamaria Irish.
AttendanceMs.O’ Connor
and Ms. Edwards.
Uniform
Full School Uniform everyday (no exceptions)
NO RUNNERS!!!
Black/Navy leather shoes only
School Jacket/ Half Zip only
Cost – These can must be paid online via the school website
€60 student services charge – subsidises buses, photocopying, rewards/prizes..only spent on student related activities
€5 24hour personal Insurance -subsidised
€8 Journal - subsidised
Scanner for canteen available on https://schoolfoodcompany.ie/ you must register for a fob here and can put money on your child's account. (August)
Rest of expenses are outlined on booklist
Dates Entrance Assessment
Starting date - TBC
You can access on rcs.vsware.ie – this is our information system – you will get log in details in August – attendance, behaviour, results etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VZT-giTB7s
The link is Video Clip Settling into
Secondary School
What does our day look like…..
THE BELL WILL GO AT 8.45, TO GIVE YOU A 5
MINUTE WARNING THAT CLASS IS
STARTING AT 8.50.
SCHOOL FINISHES AT 4 MONDAY TO THURSDAY AND FINISHES AT 1.10
ON FRIDAYS.
THERE ARE TWO BREAKS – ONE AT 10.50 – 11.20, (20 MINUTES) AND LUNCH AT 1.10 –1.50 (40MINS) EACH
DAY. THERE WILL BE A WARNING BELL JUST OVER 5 MINS BEFORE THE END OF BREAK
AND LUNCH. YOU NEED TO MOVE PROMPTLY TO YOUR LOCKER,
SORT YOUR BOOKS & EQUIPMENT.
CLASSES WILL LAST 60MINS
Child protection
Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment are on the school’s website. Please visit.
Ms. O’ Connor, Principal is the DLP.
GDPR Data Protection
See school website
rcs.vsware.ie
Plans for Social distancing & hygiene in relation to Covid-19
Please see our Covid-19 response plan on the website.
Depending on Public Health advise we will have a dedicated session with students and parents/guardians in August to share all of our mitigation measures with you.
Year Head for incoming 1st years
Ms. Mary Cullinane
[email protected] –8.45am to 4.30pm
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Remember slow and
steady wins the race!!!
Year Head and Class Tutor System
1st Year Head
Ms.Cullinane
Getting Organised
School Rules
Pastoral
Assistant Year Head
VS Ware
Attendance
Assembly
1A Class Tutor
1B Class Tutor
1C Class Tutor
1D Class Tutor
1E Class Tutor
Weekly Tutor Meetings Checking Behaviour Points
and Prizes for Attendance.
Year Heads Weekly Meetings with Ms.Edwards
Tutor feedback
Parents contact me if you have any concerns. My email is
Students read the transition booklet with your family and friends and do no worry! You
will be well looked after in RCS
Ms. Sharon McDermott –HSCL – Home School Liaison
How can I help?
I will meet with and visit as many of your homes as possible throughout the year.
I'm involved in the transition from Primary to Secondary school, exchanging information & offer parents advice to make the transition as smooth as possible
Part of care-team, so I keep an "eye out" for the welfare & wellbeing of students
Parents becoming involved
I organise classes for parents and encourage them to attend and become actively involved in the life of RCS.
I help to further development of literacy & numeracy by organising weekly classes with parents helping out and becoming tutors
089 221 1764
Thank you
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SEN & ASD Departments
Ms. Aisling Foley –[email protected]
Ms. Laura [email protected]
Ms. Orlaigh Kent –[email protected]
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Inclusive Education at RCS
Meet the team
Laura Miskella, SEN Co-ordinator([email protected])
Aisling Foley, SEN Co-ordinator ([email protected])
Mary Cullinane, Special Education Teacher ([email protected])
Orlaigh Kent, ASD Class Co-ordinator ([email protected])
David Edwards, ASD Class teacher([email protected])
Linda Rogers, BFL Co-ordinator ([email protected])
The role of the SEN Department
The department consists of a core team of specialist teachers.
Our job is to ensure students are accommodated in RCS.
We work with students with a variety of needs across the continuum of support.
What happens
next?
When your child begins school at RCS
• Firstly, we will get to know your child.
• Informal assessments, primary school reports/passports, parent and student questionnaires and psycho-educational/outside agency reports will assist us with putting supports in place.
• We will set targets for your child each term.
Continuum of Support
If you have any questions/concerns
• Send us an e-mail.
• Use our Padlet page to ask questions anonymously.
• Request a call back through the office.
• Meetings can be arranged (upon request) with a member of the SEN team.
Behaviour For Learning – BFL Support
Ms Linda Rogers –[email protected]
I’ll be helping you settle in in the first few weeks and will be working with small groups and individuals throughout the year.
I’ll be helping you figure out your timetables and lockers and will also work with you on staying focussed and ready in class, especially if you are a student who finds it hard to sit still and listen and sometimes gets into trouble.
I can’t wait to meet you all! See you in the Autumn!
Guidance Counsellor & School Chaplain
Guidance Counsellor –
Ms. Mary Harris –[email protected]
School Chaplain -
Ms. Marie McCabe –[email protected]
Where to find information….
Website www.ramsgrangecommunityschool.ie
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kzcM2x1mg0I Webpage: https://ramsgrangecommunityschool.ie/
Facebook: Ramsgrange Community School
Instagram: ramsgrange_community_school
Twitter: @Ramsgrange_CS
Snapchat: Ramsgrange CS Padlet: https://padlet.com/rcs2020/3dzvbw7xrhg5qosg Download a free account (– instruction will be sent separately if needed) and ask any questions anonymously. A member of the student support team will answer or tell you where to find the answer.
