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| Mon 30 Aug 2010 - Incoming First Years |
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“What to expect when your son starts in the College.”
Information for Parents of incoming 1st Year Students
Day One - Monday 30th August 2010
1st Year students should arrive for 8:25am in uniform and will be directed to the Library for an Assembly.
Students do not need books today but should bring a pen and a snack for break time.
At the assembly the Principal, Deputy Principal and Year Head will speak to the students. Each student will receive a journal and will be allocated to a class. In class your son will be given the weekly timetable for his class. Students will have a 15 min break at 9:55am.
The first day finishes at 12:10pm
Day Two - Tuesday 31st August 2010
The boys should arrive in uniform for class to begin at usual time of 8:25am. Students should be ready for class at 8:20am. Each student should have Books/copies for the 5 timetabled classes. Students should also have a snack for break time
Lockers will be allocated to students, boys should bring a padlock (standard size) and should give a spare key to the year head.
Books not needed for homework can be left in the locker
Class will end at 12:10pm.
Day Three -Wednesday September 1st 2010
The boys should arrive in uniform for class to begin at usual time of 8:25am. They should have nooks/copies for five classes, writing materials and a snack for break
Class will end at 12:10pm
Day Four- Thursday September 2nd 2010
This the first full day at school. Students should have a snack for small break and a lunch or money to purchase lunch from the tuck shop. Please be aware that the College has a Healthy Eating Policy; our canteen supplies only healthy option food, and we encourage you to provide your son with healthy lunch. Students are not permitted to bring fizzy drinks into the College.
School Times
Class starts every day at 8:25 in St Benildus College.
Ready for Class
Student should have all books ready for class and be ready to commence at 8:20am.
Students are not permitted to go to their lockers during class. Our advice is to have all books for morning classes ready at 8:20, and to swap books at 12:10 for afternoon classes.
Absence and Lateness
A note is required for the following:
Absence from school. The note should be presented on the 1st day the student returns to school following absence. Parents are welcome to contact the College Office on 01-2986539 should the need arise.
Lateness to school. A note should be presented on the day, or the day immediately following.
Leaving school early. If a student has a dental/doctor appointment etc he is required to present a note prior to leaving the school.
Swipe cards. Photos will be taken during the 1st week and each student will then receive a swipe card which is scanned in each morning to record attendance.
Uniform
Students are required to wear full school uniform at all times.:
Grey Shirt
College Tie
Grey Trousers
Black Shoes - no runners
Black Socks
College Jacket must be worn to and from school
“Hoodies” or non-uniform jackets are not permitted. Students are asked to refrain from bringing them to school as they will be confiscated.
Break / Lunchtime
Students are expected to go into the yard at Break Time (weather permitting) 9:55am - 10:05am. Students may order food from the canteen for lunch at this time and collect it at 12:10pm. Students are given a numbered ticket when they order food. This ticket is exchanged for their ordered lunch at the beginning of lunchtime.
Lunchtime students are expected to eat lunch in the Hall and we encourage every student to participate in a lunchtime activity such as Chess, Athletics, Basketball etc.
Supervised study is also available in the College Library at lunchtimes.
Homework
Homework is a vital part of each student’s education. Students are required to complete homework in the allotted time. Often homework may be given on a Tuesday, but not required until Thursday or Friday. Some students have initial difficulty in managing this and feel they must bring every book home every evening. This is not necessary. Students should only bring home books that are required for that evening. Other books should be stored in lockers.
Sickness in school
A student who feels unwell must go to the College office and the secretaries will contact home. The secretaries must speak to a parent or guardian to arrange leaving school early.
Contacting your son
Should you need to get a message to your son
please do so through the College Office. Students are not permitted to have their mobile phones on during the day and are not permitted to send or receive text messages.
Year Head
Every year has their own Head - a teacher who looks after the specific needs of the group. The Year Head works in conjunction with the Principal and Deputy care for your son. Correspondence regarding attendance / lateness / illness should be addressed to your son’s Year Head. Should you have concerns regarding any issue in the College then the Year Head is the 1st person to contact.
St Benildus College
01-298 6539
stbenildusoffice@yahoo.ie |
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