Welcome to
Le Chéile Secondary School
Our School Ethos….
Curriculum
All Students study:
Irish (unless exempt)
English
Maths
Religious Education
(State syllabus)
P.E.
Science
In first year all
students study:
A language (French or
Spanish)
Music
Home Economics
Art
Students study each of the following subjects
for eight weeks:
Business Studies
Coding
Woodwork
Technical Graphics
History
Geography
SPHE
CSPE
iPads and
Schoology
Extra-Curricular
Green School
Debating
Soccer
GAA
Cricket
Basketball
Science Club
Chess
Book Club
Film Club
Glee Club
Choir
Special Educational
Needs
- Testing all students for ability
and learning styles
- Students are taught in MIXED
ABILITY classes
- Testing for reading and Maths ages
so students can be challenged and
given appropriate help to reach
their full potential
- Psychological assessments from
primary school.
Pastoral Care
!
Care Team
Tutor
One to one meeting
with Guidance
Counsellor
Prefect system
Code of Behaviour
Students are not allowed to leave school grounds during breaks.
Each student starts with 100 points. Weekly awards for those who
gain points during the week.
Student of the month.
Class of the term.
Full uniform to be worn
iPads can be confiscated if used inappropriately.
Bullying will not be tolerated.
Moving towards a restorative practice approach to behaviour
management - students expected to take responsibility for their
own actions.
Behaviour Support
Transfer programme - belonging plus
Study Skills workshop for both parents and students
Points available for parents to view
Awards
Special programmes offered to students who present with challenging behaviour.
Art Therapy
Parental
Involvement
Representatives on
Board of Management:
Linda Leddy and
Sandra Ntofon
Parents Council monthly meeting
Training for parents on
ipad and study skills
programme for transfer
to secondary school.
Cost associated with
starting secondary school
Uniform - Costs 2014/15
Trousers €25
Skirt €40
Jumper €30
Tie €7
Blazer €35
Jacket €40
White Shirt can be bought anywhere (average €10)
Black Shoes can be bought anywhere
PE:
White (no logo) polo shirt
Black (no logo) track suit bottom
iPad Costs
iPad 4 16GB €375
(cheaper option to buy iPad 2 or
reconditioned model or use an
iPad you have already)
Cover from €10
Schoology €60 for three years
Training for parents and
students €50
Gadget insurance optional (or
put on house insurance)
Credit Union finance
available.
Option to pay over six months
once your child has got a
place in the school.
Other Costs
Administration Fee to confirm acceptance
of place €50 to cover costs of
administration, locker and school journal
and induction course booklet and
speaker.
€80 Voluntary Contribution during school
year to help support running of the
school.
If your child is using an iPad 2 five apps
that are free on newer models will have
to be bought separately - additional cost
approx €40
In second year one or two optional
subjects may require the purchasing of an
ebook - approx €25 each.
Occasional trips and incidentals in
various classes.
Building in
Tyrrelstown
Ready to go on the
part of the
Department of
Education - being
held up by Fingal
County Council.
Applying for a
place
96 first year places available for 2015/16
Enrolment policy (1) Siblings (2) Catchment schools (3) living in the catchment
area (4) Others
If more than 96 applications are received from the catchment schools the
enrolment policy will be employed, e.g. siblings will be offered a place then all
other students from the catchment schools will be entered into a draw for places.
Each student will be given a number in the order that they are drawn out.
Completed application form to be submitted to the school by post/hand delivered
on or before 29th October 2014
Successful applicants will be offered a place on or before 19th November.
A confirmation of acceptance along with €50 administration fee must be
submitted to the school on or before 3rd December. Places not accepted on this
date will be offered to the next candidates on the list on or before 19th December
2014.