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Subject Choice for Incoming 1st Years

Ms Grainne Reilly Ms Deborah Hogan

(School Guidance Counsellors)

October 2019

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Introduction

Contents

1. Subjects:

Core Subjects

Options

2. Students Experience’s

3. What’s next?

4. Subject Choice Tips

5. Pastoral Care

6. Questions

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Subjects

Core Subjects:

Each Student will study:

Irish - English - Maths

History - Geography - Science

SPHE - PE -Learning Curve

Mini Modules - Religion

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Languages

Step 1: You must choose 1 language

Why do we require students to study a language at Junior Cert?

A 3rd Language is required by NUI Colleges for entry to a majority of courses

French

Italian

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Subjects

Step 2:

Please choose 2 subjects from the following.

But remember to list 6 options in order of preference

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Practical Subjects

Materials Technology -Metal

Materials Technology -Wood

Technical Graphics

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Artistic

Art, Craft, & Design

Music

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Business/Social/Humanties

Business Studies

Home Economics

Classical Studies

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What’s Next?

Return Subject Choice forms in January TBC

(Interview day)

1. Select either French or Italian

2. Select Option Subjects in order of preference

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Subject Choice Tips

1. Take full advantage of our open night: Talk to subject teachers

Seek advice

2. Have you a liking for the subject?3. Is the subject useful for you?

E.g. Materials Technology Wood

4. Can you succeed in the subject? I.e. Have you the relevant ability?

5. Discuss options with your son/daughter

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Ratoath CollegeWe implement our Pastoral Care System

through ‘Our School Motto'

We in Ratoath College are committed to;

• Promoting growth and learning in an atmosphere of inclusiveness and mutual respect.

• Encouraging individuality while in pursuit of excellence.

• Fostering a sense of pride in our school and in our community.

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Pastoral Care

Core Pastoral Care Team

Principal: Seamus Meehan

Deputy Principals: John Mc Carthy

Chaplin: Fr. PJ Nyland

Guidance Counsellors: Grainne Reilly, Deborah Hogan

and Charlotte Grogan

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Duties of Core Pastoral Care Team

•Developing Pastoral Care Policy

•Formal weekly meeting

•Liaise will all other staff

•Aim that no student ‘falls under the radar’

•Meet as many students as possible

•Be vigilant at all times around the school

•Mental Health Week

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Anti-Bullying Programme

•Anti-Bullying Policy including Cyberbullying

•On-going ‘Anti-Bullying’ campaign

•‘Zoom Days

•‘Anti-Bullying’ Questionnaire

•Poster Campaign

• Leadership team / Mentors / Anti-Bullying