POLICIES
Admission policy - Click to show / hide details
Colaiste Eamon Ris Admissions Policy
The Education Act 1998 Part I Section 6C objects of the Act seeks to promote the right of parents to send their children to the school of the parent's choice having regard to the rights of the patron and the effective and efficient use of resources.
Under part IV section 15(d) the school is obliged to publish a policy concerning admission to and participation in the school, including the policy in relation to the expulsion and suspension of pupils and admission to and participation by pupils with disabilities or who have other special educational needs, and ensure that as regards that policy principles of equality and the right of parents to send their children to a school of the parent's choice are respected and such directions as may be made from time to time by the Minister, having regard to the characteristic spirit of the school and the constitutional rights of all persons concerned, are complied with, "having regard to sections 15(e) (f) and (g) on the Act.
Admission to the school shall be made in the first instance in writing, (application form attached)
In the situation where there are more applicants than places available, the following criteria will apply when deciding who shall be admitted.
1. Brothers in the school.
2. Brothers who are past pupils.
3. Sons of staff members.
4. Parent is a past pupil.
5. Sons of members of the Board of Management or past members of the Board of Management.
6. All else being equal students will be chosen on a first come basis from the date the school received the original application.
Admission to the school will be confirmed
(a) In writing
(b) Conditional on
(1) Parents and student reading, accepting, and signing the school regulations (see attached)
(2) Parents give full disclosure of any relevant details requested on the application form.
(3) Parents accept their role in supporting the school in the areas of discipline and homework.
(4) Capacity of the school to accommodate numbers. Each year the maximum number of pupils in the school will be decided by the Board of Management for the following year.
(5) Capacity of the school to meet the educational needs of the pupil.
Students who apply to transfer from other schools or who wish to join the school during a school year.
(1) By application in writing.
(2) During the school year students will only be considered for transfer to the school if they are moving into the area or by mutual agreement between both schools involved.
(3) Acceptance only if the following criteria are satisfied.
(a) There is an acceptable written report from the previous school.
(b) There is a space available in the requested year group.
(c) Following discussion with the staff and Board of Management on acceptability and availability.
(d) Parents and Student agree to, and sign the school regulations.
(e) Following assessment where necessary.
Policy Guidelines for Repeat Leaving Certificate
1. Applications should be in by a particular date.
2. The student's record in the school (attendance, punctuality, behaviour etc.,) will form part of the decision-making process.
3. Procedures (such as interview etc.) will be followed in all cases.
4. Students must start their repeat year a specific date as determined by the school.
5. Repeat students must attend all classes including RE, PE etc. and must have a full timetable.
6. Repeat students must follow the school's Code of Behaviour and Uniform Policy.
7. The school reserves the right to refuse admission.
8. That they give an undertaking to work to his best ability during the repeat year.
The following procedure will be used in making a decision on acceptance.
The Principal and Deputy Principal will make recommendations to the Board following consideration of:
- Application Form
- Student's record
- Interview
This policy will be distributed by the school to
(a) All 6th year Parents at an appropriate time before the State Examinations, with a final circular letter etc.,
And / or
(b) To the parents and students wishing to discuss repeating the Leaving Certificate
School policy on positive discipline - Click to show / hide details
School Rules Colaiste Eamon Ris
Expectations of Students
As a student of Colaiste Eamon Ris Wexford you are expected to.
1. Treat all members of the school community with respect.
2. Adhere to all school procedures.
3. Show a high standard of respect, courtesy and general good behaviour in all aspects of school life.
4. Show a high level of application to study, punctuality in attending school and participation in school activities.
5. Uphold the good name and reputation of the school.
6. Wear the school uniform at all times in school and at all school functions
As a student of Colaiste Eamon Ris, Wexford you are forbidden to.
1. Engage in harassment or intimidation or bullying of any member of the staff or pupil.
2. Engage in foul or abusive language.
3. Introduce or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances in school.
4. Steal, fight or have in their possession an offensive weapon.
5. Absent themselves from school or class without permission.
6. Smoke in the school buildings, grounds or school environs.
7. Use mobile phones during the school day.
8. Wear facial jewellery.
9. Litter or deface school buildings, school grounds or school environs.
10. Engage in disruptive behaviour or cause any loss of teaching or learning time.
11. Insult a person on the basis of race, religion, gender or ethnic background.
12. Engage in misconduct of any nature.
Students of Colaiste Eamon Ris will be treated with respect.
a. Matters confidential to the student will be respected.
b. The student will always be treated with the high standard of good manners that the teachers expect of each other.
c. If a teacher feels that the student's behaviour is inappropriate the student will be spoken to in a professional and controlled manner.
d. All students will have access to all areas of the school's curriculum.
e. All students will have access to a wide range of available extra-curricular activities.
f. All students will be treated as individuals with their own unique personality and characteristics.
g. All students with special needs will have access to learning support or resource teaching.
Parents of students from Colaiste Eamon Ris Wexford will receive clear information about your son and his education.
Parents are entitled to access information about your son through:
1. His journal
2. The school prospectus.
3. A wide rang of policies available from the school office.
4. Student files available at the school office.
5. Regular reports sent to parents.
6. Regular parent's information evenings and sessions.
7. Written communications.
8. Annual parent meeting.
9. Annual parent meeting of the Parents Association.
10. Meetings with the school staff.
Parents can best assist us to honour our guarantees and ensure your son gets the best possible education by applying the following.
a. Encourage your son to have a positive attitude to his education.
b. Ensure that he attends school regularly and is punctual.
c. Ensure that you son makes good use of his journal.
d. Check his journal on a regular basis.
e. Provide a quiet place for him to study or attend evening study.
f. Check that he has the correct uniform and equipment for school.
g. Attend parent teacher meetings.
If a parent has a concern please,
1. Contact the school to arrange a meeting with the Principal or Deputy Principal.
2. Contact the school to arrange a meeting with the Year-head or class tutor.
The school Phone number is 053 91 41391
The email address is admin@wexfordcbs.org
The website is www.wexfordcbs.org
Whole School policy on homework - Click to show / hide details
This policy is rooted in the school's fundamental aim to assist students to develop their full potential in an atmosphere of co-operation and mutual respect.
1. Treat all members of the school community with respect.
2. Adhere to all school procedures.
3. Show a high standard of respect, courtesy and general good behaviour in all aspects of school life.
4. Show a high level of application to study, punctuality in attending school and participation in school activities.
5. Uphold the good name and reputation of the school.
6. Wear the school uniform at all times in school and at all school functions
Rationale
- The purpose of homework is to help students to revisit and reflect on work that has taken place in the classroom, or to encourage further research, with the ultimate aim of enhancing academic achievement.
- Homework may be of a written nature or may consist of a student revising material in order to assimilate it for exam purposes.
Goals
- To ensure a consistent approach from teachers to the assignment and review of homework across the school.
- To establish procedures that allow for an equitable distribution of homework across all subjects without placing undue pressures on the students
- To promote student awareness of the value of homework to their overall progress in their subject fields.
- To enhance academic progress and achievements of students.
- To encourage parents to take an interest in and to share responsibility for their children’s work and progress.
Policy Content
- The amount of homework given should be reasonable, taking into consideration the time it is likely to take to complete, and allowing for different levels of student ability.
- What is required of the student should be clear, and a due date for completion given.
- A rough guide will be suggested for each year group.
- A balance will be maintained between written/practical work and oral/learning work.
- Records of homework, grades and comments should be maintained by each teacher.
- Students will be given specific training in homework/study skills.
- This policy should be evaluated and reviewed on a regular basis.
- Special consideration will be given to students with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Each student should have a homework journal in which to make a record of details of homework.
- Students are expected to present their work on time and in a tidy and organised fashion and to do the homework set by the teacher.
- A student who, for health or domestic reasons, is unable to complete his homework shall present the relevant teacher(s) with a written note to this effect from his parent(s) / guardian(s).
- Parent(s) / guardian(s) are expected to periodically examine the homework journal to help them reconcile the amount of homework given with the time being spent by the student in completing it. Parents are expected to provide suitable conditions for homework and to ensure that the suggested amount of time is spent on homework.
- All homework given should be examined and corrected by the teacher involved within a reasonable time of the work being presented.
Implementation
- Each subject Department will develop agreed guidelines on the amount and type of homework.
- The Year Head and Class Tutors of each year group, in consultation with the relevant subject teachers, will develop a homework schedule and time guide for the year group.
Success Criteria
- Good quality homework is being presented.
- Parents, students and teachers are satisfied with the effectiveness of the policy.
- Goals are being attained.
Monioring Procedures
- The students' journals shall be monitored periodically by the class tutor - to check for recording of homework and parent / guardian signature or comment.
- Student copies shall be examined regularly by the relevant subject teacher - to check for completion of homework, organisation of work, and student follow up to teacher correction.
Sanctions for homework not done
- Subject teacher to give a piece of relevant extra work.
- Individual detention by subject teacher.
- Homework letter to parents / note in homework journal.
- Text to parent for homework not done.
- If all the above have been implemented and the problem persists, a booking may be made.
- Teacher record that the homework is not done.
Review Procedures
- The policy will be reviewed after two years.
- The views and experiences of teachers, students and parents / guardians will be sought in relation to the success criteria.
- School records will be analysed to assess any impact on students' academic progress.
Timeframe
This policy will come into effect on...........
Homework Policy, Appendix 1 (Administered to Students) - Download PDF document
Homework Policy, Appendix 2 (Administered to Parents) - Download PDF document
School anti Bullying Policy - Click to show / hide details
School Policy on Bullying
Bullying -Possible signs
A child may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied. If you are concerned and become aware of any of the following, you may wish to ask if someone is threatening or bullying your child.
The following are key signs of a child that may be bullied.
Children may:
Be frightened of walking to or from school
Be unwilling to go school
Beg you to drive, them to school
Change their route to school
Begin doing poorly in their school work
Come home regularly with clothes or books destroyed
Come home starving (because dinner money was taken)
Become withdrawn, start stammering
Become distressed, stop eating
Cry themselves to sleep
Have nightmares and even call out "leave me alone"
Have unexplained bruises, scratches, and cuts
Have their possessions go "missing"
Ask for money or begin stealing money (to pay the bully)
Continually "lose" their pocket money
Refuse to say whats wrong
Give improbable excuses to explain any of the above
Attempt suicide
Definition: Bullying is repeated aggression, verbal, psychological or physical conducted by an individual or group against others. It can be short term or continue over long periods, even years.
Role of school: To provide the highest standards of education for all its pupils. A secure learning environment is essential to enable this goal. Bullying behaviour undermines the quality of education and imposes psychological damage.
Code of Conduct: The following statement should be included in the school Code of Conduct: Each pupil has a right to an education free from fear and intimidation Bullying is not tolerated.
School Response:
- school climate that encourages respect, trust, caring, consideration, and support for others
- positive recognition of pupils efforts and improvement
- positive motivation
- a school pastoral care system with designated teachers who would seek to build up a relationship of trust and confidence with pupils
Pupils
Vigilance needed to counteract any atmosphere of secrecy or uncertainty that bullying behaviour thrives on. Pupils must
- be encouraged to report incidents of bullying
- change attitude towards reporting
- develop a responsibility for the safety and welfare of fellow pupils
These attitudes could be fostered by class persons in talks with their classes, through assemblies with the Principal or Year Head, in Religion, CSPE or health education classes.
Awareness
Anti-Bullying awareness day/week for pupil/teachers/parents
Learning strategies applied within the school should allow for the enhancement of the pupil's sense of self-worth.
Cross-curricular approach
e.g. English - literature and drama relating to bullying
Religion; History- Art etc.
Promotion of self-esteem in RSE; SPHE: CSPE
Supervision
Involvement of senior pupils - prefects; studen's council
Involvement of Community
Involve others - School non-teaching staff, school bus drivers; local shopkeepers Agencies - Gardai; G.P.; Health Board; Social workers; Community workers.
Dealing with a Bullying Incident
If a bullying incident occurs, the relevant teacher will investigate it and will inform the class tutor. If the incident is serious the Year Head and Principal will also be informed. A written account of the investigation should be kept in the office.
Investigating Procedures
- Interview pupils separately - victim(s) and bully(s)
- Pupils may be asked to write down an account of the incident
- Interview other pupils not directly involved
- Seek answers to What? Where? When? Who? Why?
- Use a calm, non-aggressive style
- Bully should be made realise his breach of discipline
- Teacher keeps a record of documents and discussions with pupils
Noting and Reporting Incidents
- All incidents, no matter how trivial should be reported, investigated and dealt with
- Serious cases to be referred to the Principal and Vice-Principal
- Parents should be informed earlier rather than later
- Non teaching staff should be encouraged to report incidents of bullying
Recommendations
- In-service for teachers on the nature of bullying and how teachers can identify and deal effectively with incidents of bullying.
- Input for parents on how to recognise and cope with bullying of their child Training for teachers who are interested in developing counseling skills
- A number of teachers identified to pupils who are willing to listen to them if they are anxious about bullying or any other problems
How Parents Can Help
- If you are worried that your child is being bullied, ask him/her directly.
- Be aware of the signs and symptoms of bullying
- Take bullying seriously and find out the facts when told about an incident of bullying
- Don't agree to keep the bullying a secret
- Talk with teacher or principal if it is school bullying
- Help children practice strategies such as shouting no, walking with confidence and running away
- Give your child a chance to vent his/her feelings about being bullied
- Arrange to meet your child, if the bullying is happening on the way to or from school
- Check that your child is not inviting the bullying by some obnoxious habit, such as spitting, picking his nose, etc.
- Keep a written diary of all incidents
- Invite children over to help your child make friends
Incident Form - Download PDF document