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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