Staff EmailHome School Coordinator - Helping your child settle into second level schooling.
Home School Links
St. Nathy’s College is part of the Department of Education and Science’s Scheme. Thus means that a member of staff works full-time to support parents in helping their children to benefit from the school system. The co-ordinator of the scheme is available to parents throughout the school day to discuss any worries, concerns or to answer any questions they may have.
An induction course for first-years is held in September. Trained personnel will work with the students to help make the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth as possible. Each student will have a Mentor from a senior class who will explain the timetable and the school system to them.
Home Visitation
The co-ordinator will try and visit as many homes of First Year students as possible during the year to ensure that children have settled in well and are happy in the school.
Settling In –How parents can help
Encourage your child to make a good start. Praise good work and good behaviour. Set a pattern of study from the beginning - agree a time, place for homework and a time for leisure activities.
Give Practical Help:
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Have a fixed time for getting up. |
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Encourage your child to have a healthy breakfast. |
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Read over with your child and encourage him/her to put a copy in his / her bedroom. |
Help him/ her to organize the proper books and equipment for school on the previous night by checking what is needed against the timetable.
Contact the school early if there is a problem or concern.
Listen: This is a time of great
change for a young student and his / her family. It is important to
listen and show interest in what is happening.
Enjoy: Make the most of, & enjoy, the many opportunities
& supports the school can offer.
Contact: You can contact the home
school co-ordinator directly at 094-98-61734.
