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INDUCTION
DAY
Induction
day involves bringing all First Year pupils and their parents together
in the College. On this day, all relevant information about timetables,
rules, uniform, subjects etc. will be given. It provides pupils and
parents with the opportunity to meet Teachers, Year Heads and Class
Tutors and also to make any enquiries that they wish. This dialogue
between parents and the school is very valuable. Induction day usually
takes place during the final week of August
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FIRST
YEAR ORIENTATION COURSE
All
First Year pupils are given an orientation course within the first few
weeks of the school year. It is designed to help pupils through the
sometimes difficult transition from Primary to Secondary education.
The
course attempts to address any queries and worries the new pupils may
have and to provide them with skills to cope with the transition. It is
presented by teachers and deals with issues such as study techniques,
timetables, discipline, making friends, communication skills, coping
with peer pressure/bullying.
FIRST
YEAR SUBJECTS
 Irish,
English, Mathematics, History, Geography, French, German, Technology,
Art, Technical Graphics, Science, Music, Business Studies, Civic Social
and Political Education (C.S.P.E.), Religion, Social Political and
Health Education ( S.P.H.E.), Physical Education, Games, Computer
Studies, Communication Skills.
SUPPORT
FOR FIRST YEARS
In
addition to the above, St. Colman's also offers the following support
for First Year Students:
LUNCH
TIME
First
Year pupils are not allowed down town during lunch break. They may bring
a lunch with them and eat it in the College. If they wish, they may
purchase lunch in the school canteen where a menu of both hot and cold
food/beverages is available. The food is prepared in the canteen which
is run by independent caterers. Lunch time activities are organised for
First Year pupils throughout the school year. They include: computers,
hurling, soccer, communication skills, film club, book club, drama, mime
and improvisation, chess, scrabble and preparation for the Christmas
Carol Service, Christmas Show and Annual talent Competition.
BOOKLIST
Booklist
for September 2009 available for download
HERE
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