1. St. Wolstan’s Community School Incoming First Year Students 2016/17

2. In School Management Secretaries and Caretakers Subject teachers Tutors Year Heads Chaplain Guidance Counsellors Deputy Principal Principal

3. Parents’ Association Chairperson : Ms. Marion Bagnall Booksplits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Td_UJ AwMY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpzzRgg--Co

4. Management Structure Board of Management 10 members and Secretary 6 Trustee representatives (3 representatives from Le Cheile Catholic School’s Trust and Archbishop of Dublin and 3 Representatives from Kildare Wicklow Educational and Training Board ) Two Teachers Two parents Principal is Secretary

5. Our Mission To create a community of excellence where each person is given the opportunity to reach her own full potential. To enable all members of this community to : Develop physically Nurture healthy relationships Achieve academically Make informed moral choices Embrace the spiritual dimension of their lives.

6. Our Aims To promote academic excellence. To promote the personal, social and spiritual development of students. To enable our students to become responsible citizens who are confident and articulate. To provide a comprehensive curriculum with supporting co-curricular activities.

7. Home School Partnership Role of Parents and parental involvement Communication School Reports, Newsletters Text system for communication School Policies Clarity of Expectation Honest Feedback Listen Parents’ Association Joint Problem-solving

8. Ethos Our guiding philosophy, values and principles (Copy of Ethos document enclosed) –Acknowledges and supports the role of parents and society. –A Christian ethos –Equality of opportunity

9. Pastoral Care System Tutor Year Head Co-ordinator of SPHE Co-ordinator of Anti-bullying Chaplain Guidance Counsellors Care Team Deputy Principal/Principal

10. We offer A wide Range of Subjects. A commitment to high standards in everything that we do. Excellent Facilities. An experienced and committed teaching staff. Agreed values that reflect the educational philosophy of the Trustees. A strong Parents’ Association with a commitment to Home/School partnership in education. An active Student’s Council. A Strong Leadership Programme i.e. Prefects

11. Services 2 Guidance Counsellors Chaplain 2 Learning Support teachers A Co-ordinated Pastoral care structure Homework club for First and Second year students A co-ordinated supervised study programme for third, fifth and Sixth year students. Canteen for soup/rolls/sandwiches at lunchtime.

12. Facilities On line Payment system 2 Computer Rooms Computer with access to the internet in all classrooms Physics, Chemistry and Biology Laboratories Demonstration Room Library PE Hall 2 Home Economics Rooms Dress Design Room 2 Art and Craft Rooms Learning Support classroom Technology Room Meditation /Prayer Room Basketball Courts Central Court Yard All weather Training facilities Playing pitches

13. Results Excellent Results Maximize each student’s potential High Standards Review and Learn

14. Discipline Agreed Code of Behaviour (See COB) Agreed Disciplinary Process Parental involvement Assertive Approach

15. Daily Schedule Registration at 9.05 a.m. and at 2p.m. Morning Break 10.25-10.40 a.m. Lunch Break 13.20-2.00 p.m. Classes finish at 4.00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Classes finish at 3.20 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. School Calendar on our website

16. Pupil’s Journal Reference Book for students and Parents Daily Record of Homework Designed to help pupils organize their work Weekly comment page. Not a Private Diary, Available to parents and staff. Important means of communication between Home and School Notes to/ from Parents and Teachers Merits, Detentions, Suspensions recorded School Policies Check and sign Journal each week.

17. Uniform Committed to the wearing of a uniform Eliminates competition in dress Helps to identify our students. Available at Bernard Owens, Main Street, Leixlip, County Kildare. (See Uniform list) All items must be clearly marked with the student’s name.

18. Curriculum Maintain and Develop our ethos Broad Range of Subjects Subjects to meet the student needs Knowledge and Skills for the 21 st Century Review and Learn

19. Digital Classroom @ St Wolstans Email address for each student @stwolstans.ie All staff have Surface pro Trial of BYOD in TY Office 365 – Microsoft Office 2013 free for 5 devices at home Using OneNote Classwork by teachers is available to students Teachers are able to put sample answers, put homework, notes, video and audio clips which are available to students when at home. One line collaboration with Students and teachers Class note book in some subjects. Teacher can check who has logged in and work can be submitted using Onenote on line.

20. First Year Curriculum Core Subjects Irish (cert for exemptions must be forwarded to school office) English Mathematics History Geography Science Social Personal Health Education Civic Social and Political Education I T Religion (Exam subject) Physical Education Subject Options French or Spanish Music/Business/Art/Home Economics/Technology Select in order of preference

21. Second and Third Year Curriculum Core Subjects  Religion (Exam subject)  Physical Education  Social Personal Health Education  Civic Social and Political Education  Irish (cert for exemptions must be  forwarded to school office with  application)  English  Mathematics  History  Geography  Science  Language: French/Spanish  Option 1  Option 2 End of First Year Irish and Mathematics examination to allocate students to higher and ordinary level. End of Second year English examination to allocate students to higher/ordinary level.

22. State Examinations Junior Certificate at the end of three years Transition year (Optional one year) Leaving Certificate: Traditional Leaving Cert or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme ( Two year course)

23. Assessment for Incoming First Years Saturday 23 rd January 2015 9:30 to 1pm Students should be on time Contact the school re: Special Needs / Concerns Available to meet parents on Saturday morning. Contact school office by Friday 23 rd January to make an appointment.

24. Booklist Available from the school in late May Booksplits

25. Information Pack School Policies including Ethos, Code of Behaviour, Anti-bullying, e- mail/internet, Sport and Homework. Acceptance form for Code of Behaviour (to be returned with completed subject options form) Information on subjects and Subject Options form School procedures including, student’s journal, parents dealing with school personnel, student late for school, absent from school, sick in school, student not in full school uniform and mobile phones. Health and Safety- School’s parking code and Bus Information

26. Extra-Curricular Activities Athletics Awards (End of Year) Basketball Badminton B T Young Scientist/ SciFest Camogie Choir Charity Events Chemistry Club Debating Eco Club Fund raising Gaelic Football Green Schools Games Club (Chess/Quiz/ Cards) Hockey Homework Club Justice Awareness Peer mediation Peer Mentoring Prefects Students Council Soccer School Tours School Musical/Talent competition Vincent de Paul

27. - Paper for House Exams - Photocopying - Library - Student Journal - Personal Insurance - Locker - Parents’ Association - Retreats - Affiliation fees - Extra-curricular activities Administration fee On line payment system

28. Requests 1.Read School policies. 2.Check website regularly. 3.Sign and return acceptance form for Code of Behaviour with completed Subject Option Form. Before Friday 30 th January 2015. Thank You