Junior Infants 2013/’14

Welcome!Introduction – Seán Ó Raghallaigh

Curriculum - Leah Glynn

Practical Issues – Leah Glynn

General Information – An Príomhoide

Introduction Welcome Staff Holistic education Open door policy Notes home Parental involvement

Happy at School!

“parents are the child's primary educators, and the life of the home is the most potent factor in his or her

development during the primary school years".

(Primary School Curriculum Introduction, p.21)

Parents

Communication

Home School Learning

First Day at School A great opportunity to become familiar

with the school environment

Tuesday, June 18th

9:15 am – 11:30 am

No uniform Bring a small snack and drink Pick-up from classroom door

The School Day

9.15am – 11am Class 11am – 11.10am Break 11.10am – 12.30pm Class 12.30pm – 1pm Lunch 1pm – 2.00pm Class

Play is Important! Aistear (0-6yrs.) The Early Childhood Curriculum

Framework. Part of daily timetable. Children learn through play - fine and gross motor skills. Imagine, create, observe and imitate. New ideas Develop relationships, communication

skills and oral language. www.ncca.ie-curriculum.

Subjects1. Language: English, Gaeilge.

2. Mathematics

3. Social, Environmental & Scientific Education – History, Geography, Science (S.E.S.E.)

4. Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama

5. Physical Education

6. Social, Personal & Health Education (S.P.H.E.): 7. Religion: ICT: Information and Communication Technology

Learning to Read and Write

Jolly Phonics foundation for reading and writing.

International research: the best multisensory method of teaching phonics.

After one year’s teaching, children taught with Jolly Phonics have an average reading age around 12 months ahead of their actual age.

Practical Issues

First Few Days Find a place for your child to sit &

leave. Most children will settle down when

parents have left. The first school term starts Monday

Sept. 2nd. School finishes at 12 noon for the first

2 weeks. Collection at classroom door.

You can help!- Label everything! coats, hats,

lunchboxes, drink bottles, pencil cases etc. - Schoolbags, lunchboxes can be easily

opened and closed by child.- Fruit cut up, straws out of plastic etc.

Skills- Recognise their name.- Hang up coat.- Put on and take off coats and sweatshirts (especially when they have been turned inside out!)- Zip/ button up coat.- Put shoes on the correct feet…velcro

shoes..no laces. - Open and close schoolbags, lunchboxes,

drinks.- Pierce juice carton with straw.- Toilet: Go independently, flush toilet, wash

hands.

Other Booklist - June 18th Progress Folder Medical problems or allergies. Cover books in clear contact. Label front cover of books/copybooks Use homework diaries to communicate with

teacher. Door is always open if you ever need a quick

word. Arrange an appointment for detailed

discussion

Class meeting in September

September Information night for parents Detailed discussion of curriculum Aims/ objectives / expectations for

the year.

Happy at Scoil Sheosaimh!

General information

Seán Ó Raghallaigh

Final Details Staff: Care of child Attendance : 20 days absence Integrated Approach School Bus Insurance Communication School-Home Information Booklet for each family.