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The Colaiste Muire Mission Statement
The School Day
Student Teams
School Rules
Consequences of not keeping School Rules
Behaviour
Responsibility

The Colaiste Muire Mission Statement

Colaiste Muire is a Catholic co-educational school which seeks to reflect the vision of Catherine Mc Auley and Edmund Ignatius Rice founders or the Mercy Sisters and the Presentation Brothers. Both founders saw education as a means or giving meaning and enrichment to life. Our school is a Christian community or students, staff, parents, chaplaincy and management who work together towards the common goal or preparing young people for living life to the full, as committed Christians, as concerned and loving people and as responsible members of society. We are a faith community. We believe in the intrinsic value of a broad education. Our school recognises that each person is unique and has different gifts and needs. The school exists to co-operate with parents and the community to provide education for young people in our area.

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The School Day

The Curriculum is designed to meet the academic, social and personal needs of every student. All First Years study eleven examination subjects which they take up to Junior Certificate – eight core subjects and three choice subjects. All students must take one Modern European Language. There are 9 class periods each day, with 6 on Wednesdays. There is a 10-minute morning break at 10.50 and 1 hour for lunch from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Students may return home for lunch or may take it in the Dining Assembly. Teachers assess students regularly through homework (written and learning), practical assignments, observation and tests. There are mid-term assessments and school examinations at Christmas and Summer. 3rd and 6th Years have school examinations at Christmas and a full Pre-Examination in February/March. Reports are posted home to parents/guardians twice a year following these tests. Students are prepared for the Junior and Leaving Certificate. Students also have the option of doing the Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. A Parent/Teacher meeting is held for all year groups each year. Subject teachers attend to give feedback and advice. Special appointments may be made with teachers via the school office (4813800) throughout the school year. There is a Parents’ Room set aside for such individual meetings.

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Student Teams

Student Council Elections to take place in September 2008 - See Mrs Horgan for details Meithal Team The 2008 Meithal Team will be planning activities for our new first years. The Meithal Team key role is to help firts years in their transition from primary school to secondary school. They will organise a number of activities during the year to help our new students become more at home in Colaiste Muire!

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School Rules

School Rules 1 Show courtesy and respect to all. 2 Have your Student Journal with you at all times. 3 Have a note from your parents/guardian in your journal and show it to your teachers to excuse unavoidable absence or lateness (on the day itself re lateness and on 1st day return to school following absence). 4 Have a note from you parents/guardian if you need to leave school early, show the note and get a pink slip from the Principal, Deputy Principal, Year Head or Class Teacher. Sign out in the Office. 5 Wear school uniform at all times, including examinations. Students out of uniform will be sent home to change. Put coats/jackets etc. in lockers. 6 Respect rules laid down for health and safety reasons i.e. orderly movement. 7 Turn off mobile phones except for break and lunchtime.

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Consequences of not keeping School Rules

1 Students are spoken to by the teacher, encouraged to improve and to understand the effects of their behaviour on others. 2 The teacher gives a reprimand and may give additional work to complete. 3 The teacher contacts home through a note in the Student Journal. 4 If misbehaviour continues, the pupil is referred to the Class Teacher who meets the student. If there is no improvement, privileges may be: withdrawn - restriction of access to extra-curricular activities, detention during break time. 5 If there is still failure to improve the Class Teacher issues a Report Card. 6 Parents/Guardians are informed in writing when the 1st Report Card is issued. 7 Students must present their card at the start of class and return the completed card to the class teacher at the end of the week. 8 Failure to return the completed card will result in a 2nd Report Card. 9 Parents are interviewed by the Year Head and informed that suspension will be imposed following any further serious misbehaviour.

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Behaviour

Good Behaviour, Study & Participation are rewarded by Recognition by teachers of good work through positive comments and/or written comments in copy books / Student Journal. Public recognition of special effort at assemblies, on the intercom, school notice boards or in items submitted to local papers. Occasional tokens or vouchers. An Annual School Awards Night. Serious misbehaviour Assaults, irresponsible behaviour placing others at risk, alcohol or drug use. Students will be suspended.

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Responsibility

Parents/Guardians have a responsibility to :Ensure their child attends school regularly and arrives on time, with homework done, properly equipped for the day and in full uniform. Show interest in their child's class work and homework and provide suitable facilities for studying at home. Be aware of school rules and procedures. Encourage their child to keep rules. Write any necessary notes in Student Journal and date them. Attend parent/teacher meetings and appointments with school and support school functions. Check the Student's Journal weekly and sign it. Teachers have a responsibility to :Promote respectful relationships. Prepare students for state exams in accordance with their training and to the best of their ability. Deal with students' behaviour in keeping with the agreed procedures. Nurture high standards and promote a good work ethic. Management has a responsibility to : Provide a safe and well-managed environment. Ensure that good behaviour and discipline policies are pursued. Have a broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum for pupils. Take measures to promote self-discipline and respect for authority among pupils. Ensure that teachers and staff work in an environment where common courtesies and social conventions are respected.

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