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Help students adjust to their new school
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Choose subjects &levels in 1st yr & leaving cert
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Think about courses & careers after school
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Help students going through a difficult time
during adolescent years
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE?
Computer
Games
Designer
Garda
Accountant
Doctor
Carpenter
Teacher
- What subjects do I need to be a ….?
- Where can I train to be a…………….?
SUBJECT CHOICES
1st year: Sample all
Gaeilge, English, Maths, French, History, Geography, Science,
Religion, SPHE, Geography, Business Studies, CSPE, Computers,
P.E., Music, Art, Materials Technology (Wood), Technical Graphics
Leaving Cert: Choose 7
Gaeilge, English, Maths, French, Physics, Chemistry, Applied
Maths, Biology, Agricultural Science, Business Studies,
Accounting, Design & Communication Graphics, Construction
Studies, Music, Art, History, Geography, LCVP
Special Education Needs
A TIME OF TRANSITION
A time of uncertainly and change
 Need support from family and school:
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Encouragement
Structure
Praise
Time
Confidence/
Voice
Reassurance
It is very exciting and interesting time
SUPPORT SYSTEM: PASTORAL CARE
Classroom
teacher
Year Head
Class
Tutor
Student
Study
Buddy
Chaplain
Guidance
Counsellor
Student
Council
Deputy
Principal
Monitors
President
INDUCTION IN SEPTEMBER
NEW
School
Teachers
Friends
Sports
Rules
Timetable
Locker
Induction programme in September which addresses:
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New approach to homework and study
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What do I do if?..........
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Taking responsibility for own learning and improving
organisational skills
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Time of growth, opportunity & new experiences
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Empower the student to ask questions and find
answers
Contact:
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