ST. MARYS COLLEGE Incoming First Year Information Evening Wednesday - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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. MARY’S 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 – Junior Cycle • Monday, Tuesday S W T . O M L A R R K Y ’ S E A C O L L E G • 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

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

Leaving Certificate 2018 – CAO Points CAO Points 2018 (105 students) National 35 30 25 % f students 20 15 10 5 0 >600 500-599 400-499 300-399 200-299 100-199 <100

Structure of the Junior Cycle Assessment and Reporting Level 2 Other Short Learning Subjects Wellbeing Learning Programme Courses Experiences s C U 8 Key Skills R R I C U 24 Statements of Learning L U M 8 Principles

Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement

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

A R E G L I I N A F I E Junior Cycle Curriculum Core S W T . M O A K L R R Y ’ S G E A C O L L E Examination Religious Education, Irish, English, Subjects Mathematics, Geography, History, Wellbeing Physical Education, SPHE, CSPE, Programme Guidance, Digital Literacy, Choir Optional Subjects French, German, Science, Art [Choose 3] Home Economics, Business, Music Subject Sampling will take place from September - Halloween

A R E G L I I N I A F E Educational and Cultural Trips S W T O . M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O E G E • Home Economics – Rome, Naples and L L Amalfi Coast • Art – Paris • German – Munich • France – Language Exchange • History – Historic Derry • Science – European Space Agency, Brussels

A R E G L I I N I A F E Extra-curricular activities S W T O . M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O E G E L L • We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities and participation by all students is expected Debating Athletics Dance Basketball Drama Badminton Film Club Camogie Ciorcal Cainte Cross Country Choir Equestrian Orchestra Gaelic Football Gaisce Hockey Language Exchanges Rugby Educational Tours Soccer Retreats School Musical

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

A R E G I L I N I A F E S T W . O M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O L L E G E Guidance Counsellor: Ms Angela Flynn Contact via school office on 0402 32419 or by email at aflynn@stmarysarklow.ie

A R E G L I I N I A F E Subject Choices S W T O . M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O E G E L L Language Options Practical Subjects • Pupils are able to choose • Music either French or German or • Art both. • Science • A continental language is • Home Economics often a requirement for entry into many University Courses • Business • Some University Courses and most Institutes of Technology • Students should consider their now provide entry routes that areas of interest and potential do not require a continental career ambitions when language. choosing subjects.

R E G I A I N L A I E F Subject Preference Form – Pink Sheet S W T . O M K L A R R Y ’ S E A C O L L E G • Fill in your subject choice in order of preference from 1 to 7 – this will enable the creation of sampling bands • Date of return: 8 th November 2018 • Advice / queries contact Ms. Angela Flynn • Email: aflynn@stmarysarklow.ie • Tel: 0402 32419

A R E G I L I N I A F E Assessment Day S T W . O M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O L L E G E • NOT an Entrance exam • Saturday 26 th January [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

A R E G L I I N I A F E Assessment Day S W T O . M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O E G E • Series of Aptitude Tests L L • 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 2 nd and 5 th year levels in the near future.

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

A R E G I L I N I A F E Incoming First Years September 2018 S W T . O M L A K R Y A R ’ S C O L E G E L • 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

Registration Information The following must be returned not later than Thursday 9 th 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