Junior Infants 2013/’14
Welcome!Introduction – Seán Ó Raghallaigh
Curriculum - Leah Glynn
Practical Issues – Leah Glynn
General Information – An Príomhoide
Introduction Welcome Staff Holistic education Open door policy Notes home Parental involvement
Happy at School!
“parents are the child's primary educators, and the life of the home is the most potent factor in his or her
development during the primary school years".
(Primary School Curriculum Introduction, p.21)
Parents
Communication
Home School Learning
First Day at School A great opportunity to become familiar
with the school environment
Tuesday, June 18th
9:15 am – 11:30 am
No uniform Bring a small snack and drink Pick-up from classroom door
The School Day
9.15am – 11am Class 11am – 11.10am Break 11.10am – 12.30pm Class 12.30pm – 1pm Lunch 1pm – 2.00pm Class
Play is Important! Aistear (0-6yrs.) The Early Childhood Curriculum
Framework. Part of daily timetable. Children learn through play - fine and gross motor skills. Imagine, create, observe and imitate. New ideas Develop relationships, communication
skills and oral language. www.ncca.ie-curriculum.
Subjects1. Language: English, Gaeilge.
2. Mathematics
3. Social, Environmental & Scientific Education – History, Geography, Science (S.E.S.E.)
4. Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama
5. Physical Education
6. Social, Personal & Health Education (S.P.H.E.): 7. Religion: ICT: Information and Communication Technology
Learning to Read and Write
Jolly Phonics foundation for reading and writing.
International research: the best multisensory method of teaching phonics.
After one year’s teaching, children taught with Jolly Phonics have an average reading age around 12 months ahead of their actual age.
Practical Issues
First Few Days Find a place for your child to sit &
leave. Most children will settle down when
parents have left. The first school term starts Monday
Sept. 2nd. School finishes at 12 noon for the first
2 weeks. Collection at classroom door.
You can help!- Label everything! coats, hats,
lunchboxes, drink bottles, pencil cases etc. - Schoolbags, lunchboxes can be easily
opened and closed by child.- Fruit cut up, straws out of plastic etc.
Skills- Recognise their name.- Hang up coat.- Put on and take off coats and sweatshirts (especially when they have been turned inside out!)- Zip/ button up coat.- Put shoes on the correct feet…velcro
shoes..no laces. - Open and close schoolbags, lunchboxes,
drinks.- Pierce juice carton with straw.- Toilet: Go independently, flush toilet, wash
hands.
Other Booklist - June 18th Progress Folder Medical problems or allergies. Cover books in clear contact. Label front cover of books/copybooks Use homework diaries to communicate with
teacher. Door is always open if you ever need a quick
word. Arrange an appointment for detailed
discussion
Class meeting in September
September Information night for parents Detailed discussion of curriculum Aims/ objectives / expectations for
the year.
Happy at Scoil Sheosaimh!
General information
Seán Ó Raghallaigh
Final Details Staff: Care of child Attendance : 20 days absence Integrated Approach School Bus Insurance Communication School-Home Information Booklet for each family.
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