School Policy:
At St. Brogan's College we are dedicated to the continued development and review of policies that deal with all aspects of the smooth running of the school. These policies are listed below and are available for viewing on request from the school management team.
Dealing with Complaints of Bullying and Harassment in VEC workplaces
Dealing with complaints of Sexual Harassment in VEC workplaces
Homework Policy
Supervision
Discipline – Anti-Bullying
Code of Behaviour
Health and Safety
Policy on use of Information and Communication Technology
Relationships & Sexuality Education
Critical Incident management Plan
Admissions Policy
Leaving Certificate Admissions Policy
Substance Misuse
Guidance Planning Document
Leaving school without permission
Administration of school medicines
Policy on educational trips
Dignity at work policy
Attendance strategy
Communication with Parents
All primary schools in the catchment area will be visited by the principal or teachers in January to inform the pupils of our "Open Afternoon".
This will enable you to see for yourself the facilities on offer in the school.
This year the "Open Afternoon" will take place on Thursday 19th of November 2009 from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. All students accompanied by their parents/guardians are very welcome to see the facilities on offer before deciding on their choice of post-primary school.
Enrolment will take place the following week during school hours or later by appointment.
The parents and the primary schools will be informed of the dates of the entrance examination for all those students who have enrolled.
The entrance examination/assessment tests will take place towards the end of April / early May.
The results of the examination and tests will be sent to the parents and to the schools subsequently.
Parents will then receive details of class allocation, book loan scheme, locker scheme, school calendar and event list as well as a booklet of introductory guidelines for all parents of incoming first year students.
Each student is expected to present himself/herself for class each day in full school uniform. This expectation is supported by the Parents’ Association.
The uniform is as follows:
Boys: Dark grey slacks, grey shirt, school tie and wine jumper emblazoned with the school crest
Girls: Dark grey, skirt or slacks, grey shirt, school tie and wine jumper emblazoned with the school crest
The uniform is available from our official supplier, Don Murray Outfitters, South Main Street, Bandon.
Sanctions are imposed on students failing to present themselves in school uniform. Parents are contacted with a view to having the matter sorted as soon as possible.
Guidance Counselling is available to all pupils at St Brogan’s College. Educational, vocational and personal guidance is offered.
The following areas are covered:
Careers Information.
Aptitude Testing.
Study Skills Information.
Subject Choice selection for Leaving Certificate.
Points System Explained.
College Applications/CAO System.
After School Career Options.
Preparation for the World of Work.
Work Experience Preparation.
Career Outings /Exhibitions / Open Days.
Visiting Speakers from Third Level Colleges.
Visiting Speakers from FAS, Failte Ireland, Defence Forces etc.
Job Search Skills.
Interview Skills.
Transition from School to Work.
Introduction to Careers Software.
Counselling and Referrals as appropriate.
Educational Assessments.
Parents are welcome to meet with the Guidance Counsellor. Appointments can be arranged by phone.
Useful Guidance Counselling websites include:
Careers Information
Third Level Courses
Engineering
Defence Forces
Garda Siochana
Hotel & Catering
College Applications
In the event of a breach of the Code of Discipline, St. Brogan’s College operates a five-tier procedure involving, in order of gravity, the subject teacher, the class tutor, the year head, the discipline coordinator, the principal/deputy principal.
The discipline system at the school is not meant to be a penal system but rather a pastoral care system where students are offered assistance to achieve agreed goals of good behaviour over a period of time. It is a policy of inclusion rather than exclusion
In summary, the School Rules cover a number of broad areas of concern. Some of the rules relate to attendance at school, punctuality, school uniform, health and safety issues, care of school property, preparation for class, homework, in-class behaviour, mobile phones, bullying, etc.
A parent/guardian signs a School Rules document: ‘I agree to accept these rules as laid out for my child.’
|
.jpg)
