Information Evening for Parents

03.09.2019

A Proud Tradition of Achievement and Care

Who are we?

CEIST

BoM

CEIST NomineesTeacher

NomineesParent

Nominees

Principal

M. Kennelly

Deputy Principal

C Kelly

Teaching Staff Support Staff Ancillary Staff

• To be safe - smooth transition, sense of belonging, to be known and cared for within the school, to have all the support she needs

• To be happy - to make friends, to enjoy her classes, to enjoy her time in the school

• To achieve her potential - to have access to the subject she needs, to do well in her exams, to be encouraged to explore her talents, to become a thoughtful and motivated young woman

1st yr. Supports• 1st yr Area

• Tús Maith Induction Programme

• Class Tutor

• Year Head

• Mentors

• Buddy System

• Merit System

• Behaviour Support Team

• Student Support Team

• Care Team

• Learning Supports

• Guidance Supports

Subjects – Taster Scheme

• English

• Irish

• Maths

• German

• French

• Science

• Business

• Computing

• Art

• Home Economics

• PE

• Geography

• History

• Technical Graphics

• Music

1. All students will get a chance to try all subjects

for 2x5 week taster sessions.

2. Students will then be asked to choose their choices

based on the taster options

3. Where places are limited preference will be given to students

based on their initial subject choice form

Short Courses – Junior Certificate

• Physical Education –Nutrition, Sports and Exercise

• Artistic Performance

• Computer Coding

Other Changes

• Teacher Based Rooms – students will need to be more organised

• Change to Lunchtime – 1st & 2nd yr - in school 3rd yr - downtownTuesdays, 4th, 5th & 6th yrs downtown – 30 mins approx.

• Lunchtime 1.15 – 2.00pm each day

• Finish time – Mon & Tues 4.00pm, Wed, Thurs, Fri 3.20pm

Partnership & Communication

In Presentation Secondary School you are a vital part of the School Community

• Parents’ Council• Parents’ Nominees on the Board of Management• School Journal

• Texts

• Appointments

• Assessments

• Parent/Teacher Meetings

• Email

• Student Assembly

• VS Ware –Parents Page

Communication - How does it work in Pres?

The Office Hours of Presentation Secondary School are

8.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday – Friday during the school term

Urgent and Emergency matters can be dealt with during those

hours. We can be contacted on office@prestralee.ie outside of

those hours, alternatively you can leave a message at

0667122737

Due to a significantly increased volume of administrative work

in recent times,

Our office will now be open to parents

and the public for non-urgent matters

from

8.30am-10.30am and 2.30pm-4.00pm

Monday to Friday during term time

At all other times you are asked to leave a phone or

email message only and we will get back to you as soon

as possible.

VS Ware

Every Parent has a login – your daughter will receive tomorrow

• On Vs Ware you will be able to monitor;

- Student Attendance

- Student Progress

- Student Behaviour

- Personal Information

www.prestralee.ie

Parent Nominations to BOM

• The term of the current Board of Management of Presentation Secondary School will come to a close this September. A new Board will be appointed for a three-year term.

• The process for the election of persons to the Board of Management of this school is governed by the Education Act 1998. As stated in the act, the parent body has a right to nominate two members to the new board, one male and one female.

• Nominations for these positions will be accepted on the form overleaf. If you would like to put your name or the name of another parent forward, please fill out the attached slip and return to my office in a sealed envelope marked (BOM Nomination).

• In the event of more than one name being put forward for each position there will be an election. The election will take place by ballot during the AGM of the Parents Council. This meeting will take place in the school on Monday 23rd September 2019 at 7.30 pm.

• All parents/guardians of the students in Presentation Secondary School have a vote.

Presentation Secondary School–What does it cost?

• Parental Contribution €60 – Renovation, painting, furniture, computers, specialist rooms

Our wish list - new entrance, pitch, school heating system, renovation of all school bathrooms.

• Administration Fee €60 - Insurance, Lockers, School Journal, postage and texting

You will also have to consider;

• Books, Copies, Calculators, Subject Kits, Exam papers etc.

• Uniform, pocket/lunch money & transport

How do I pay?

• Way2Pay

• Bank Transfer

• We are hoping to become a cashless school

Questions?

…And Finally