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STUDENT PLANNER

Name: _____________________________ Year: _______________

Tutor: _____________________ H.O.Y. ______________________

Designated Child Protection Officer: __________________________

Deputy Designated Child Protection Officer: ____________________

This Planner is more that a homework diary. It is designed to help

you to: Plan your work

Manage your time

Record your achievements

• Your planner will only be of benefit if you use it and keep all the

sections up to date.

• Your planner is a means of communication between you, your

tutor, your teachers and your parents. Make sure that they see the

planner and sign it every week.

Page 2 Rights and Responsibilities Page 28-29 Notes of Concern
Page 3
Page 4-5 Expected Standards Page 30-31 Assessment Record
Page 6
Page 7-8 Attendance at School Page 32-46 Student Handbook

Page 9-10 Our School Website Page 47-52 Literacy Keywords
Page 11-12
Page 13 E-Safety - Acceptable Page 53 Numeracy Across
Page 14-15
Page 16 Use Policy the Curriculum
Page 17
Page 18 Cyber Bullying Information Page 54 Our Prayers
Page 19-26
Page 27 Firedrill Page 55 Using Your Student Planner

What to Do If / Packing Your Bag

Absence Notes Page 56 Summer Exam Timetable

Appointments/Signing Out Page 57-64 Monthly Planner

Learning Style Page 65-154 Diary

My Targets Page 157-179 Academic Reference

Key Stage 3 Credit Scheme Page 181-186 Learning Indicators

Detention Record Page 188-189 Timetable

Tel: (028) 796 28377 - E-mail: [email protected]
www.stcolmshigh.org.uk

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN ST COLM’S

Pupils have a right to: Pupils have a responsibility to:

• The highest standard of • Be well behaved both inside
education and outside school and obey
school rules

• Be treated with respect • Treat everyone with respect

• Be safe and secure in a non- • Not bully others
bullying environment

• Be taught in a clean, orderly • Wear the correct uniform and
environment take care of property

• Access all areas of the • Work hard in class and co-
curriculum operate with the teacher

• Have classes start punctually • Arrive punctually, be
and have lessons that are well prepared for class, pay
prepared attention and do not cause
distraction or disruption

• Be assessed regularly • Work to the best of their

(including homework for every ability for all homework and

lesson) and be informed about assessments

their targets for improvement

• Have access to extra • Take part in extra curricular
curricular activities activities

• Healthy food choices • Make healthy food choices

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ExPECTED STANDARDS IN ST. COLM’S

1. Be courteous and show respect to pupils and all members of
staff.

2. You must wear full school uniform - tie in place and shirt tucked
in.

3. Arrive on time to class and bring all required books and
equipment.

4. On entering the classroom go to your seat immediately, take out
your books, pencil case and Student Planner.

5. No eating in the classroom or on the corridor between classes.
Drinking water in class is permitted. Chewing gum is not
permitted in the school.

6. Walk on the left hand side of the corridor carrying your schoolbag
on the right.

7. Do not use the dispensing/water machines between classes. Do
not carry bottles in your outside blazer pocket.

8. No inappropriate language.

9. Ideally the toilet should not be used between classes.

10. Mobile phones must not be switched on while on school
premises.

Pupil Signature: __________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Signature: ________________________________

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ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL

Education is not an option – it is compulsory

Excellent attendance at school is important to allow a child or young person to fulfil
their potential.

Pupil Attendance Target is >95%

St Colm’s is committed to working with parents to encourage regular and punctual
attendance.
Parents have a legal duty to ensure:
Every child of compulsory school age shall receive efficient full time education
suitable to age, ability and aptitude and to any special educational need he may
have, either by regular school attendance or otherwise.
(Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, Article 45)

Pupils are expected to be in school at 8.50am for registration at 9.00am. It is the re-
sponsibility of parents to ensure that your child is punctual. Latecoming is recorded
and repeated lateness is sanctioned. Only emergency dental and medical appoint-
ments should be made during school hours. Appointment card must be presented to
the Head of Year.

Procedures for parents in case of absence:

It is a parent / guardian’s responsibility to inform the school of the reason for a

pupil’s absence on the first day of absence.

First Day: Parent / guardian to ring the school with reason for absence

before 10.00am.

Return to school: Parent to complete note in planner to be shown to tutor.

If your child appears reluctant to attend school please discuss the matter promptly
with the class teacher or the Principal to ensure that you and your child receive
maximum support.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME:
St Colm’s discourages holidays during term time due to the impact they have on
pupils’ learning. Family holidays taken during term time will be categorised as an
unauthorised absence.

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Attendance percentages:

100% Attendance 0 days missed Excellent
95% Attendance Satisfactory
90% Attendance 9 Days of Absence Poor
85% Attendance 9 Days of Learning Missed Very Poor
80% Attendance Unacceptable
75% Attendance 19 Days of Absence Unacceptable
19 Days of Learning Missed

28 Days of Absence
28 Days of Learning Missed

38 Days of Absence
38 Days of Absence

46 Days of Absence
46 Days of Absence

Where applicable, a letter of concern from the school will be sent and/or a referral
made to the Education Welfare Service.

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
• Make sure your child goes to school regularly and follows the school rules.
• Ensure your child arrives at school on time – not late.
• Arrange dental and medical appointments outside school hours where possible.
• Take truancy seriously – if your child is not attending school as you expect they

may be putting themselves at risk – Who are they with? What are they doing?
• Praise and reward your child’s achievements at school.
• Always support school staff in their efforts to control difficult or

challenging behaviour.
• Discuss any problems or difficulties with the school – staff are there to help and

will be supportive.

Parental/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________

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OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE
At St. Colm’s High School, parents/guardians and students are encouraged to visit
the school website on a regular basis.
This school website contains a calendar of events, student work and other important
information. This website is updated on a regular basis during the school year.
The school website address is: www.stcolmshigh.org.uk

Key event reminders will be announced on this site.
The school website also provides a link to ‘My School’: www.c2kschools.net.
‘My School’ provides the following services:
Email (Office 365): e.g. [email protected]
Each student is provided with a school email account – the email address consists of
the student’s username and ends with c2kni.net. Students must check their email on a
regular basis.
My Files:
Each student can access their school documents at home. This method of access is
useful for the completion of projects, homework or in the event of an unscheduled
absence. It is very important after making changes to a downloaded file that it is
uploaded again via ‘My Files’.
Fronter: ‘Fronter’ is our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Fronter allows
students to access courses developed by teaching staff and upload classwork and
homework.
All ICT facilities are secure and are monitored effectively by the school. In the event
of misuse, parents/guardians will be notified and students will be subject to sanctions
under the school’s Acceptable Use Policy.
*Link for changing password – https://services.c2kni.net/ums/

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E-SAFETY - ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

(Internet, e-mail, social networking, mobile phones)
I understand that the use of the internet and electronic communication is granted to
me as a privilege, in return for my acceptance of the agreement. Any misuse on my
part may result in the loss of that privilege and other sanctions being taken. This also
applies to any activity undertaken outside school which contravenes the acceptable
use rules of the school.

All online activity will be appropriate to:

• Ensure the safety and security of the school system

• Ensure respect for all members of the community

• Maintain the reputation of the school

In particular this means:

• I will only use the school ICT system and the internet via my authorised account
and password, which I will not make available for others

• I will ensure that I will not wilfully damage the system by means of malicious
code (e.g. virus infections, malware etc.), hacking or physical tampering

• I will not wilfully interfere with, edit, copy or delete another person’s work files

• I will use the internet responsibly and will only visit websites appropriate to my
school studies and not access social media sites on school premises

• I will not give my home address, phone number, send photographs or videos, or
give any other personal information that could be used to identify me, my family
or my friends, unless a trusted adult has given me permission

• I will never meet or arrange to meet someone I have ever only previously met on
the internet or by email or in a chat room unless I take a trusted adult with me

• If I receive any inappropriate material I shall not respond but immediately inform
a teacher or other trusted adult

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E-SAFETY - ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
• I will not send or forward messages, publish or create material which is

offensive, hurtful or otherwise upsetting to another person. I will not post
anonymous messages

• Language which I use in electronic communication will be appropriate and
suitable, as for all school work

• I will not use mobile phones, cameras or other electronic devices to take, publish
or circulate pictures or videos of anyone without their permission

• I will respect the copyright of all materials

In addition I understand that:

• Use of the network to knowingly access inappropriate materials is forbidden
and may constitute a criminal offence

• Guidelines for safe use of the internet will be followed and I will report any
materials or conduct which I feel is unacceptable

• The school reserves the right to examine or delete any files that may be held on
its computer system; to monitor any internet sites visited and emails exchanged
and, if necessary to report anything which may constitute a criminal offence

Parent Role

• Encourage your child to have their phone switched off in school
• Ring the school office if I need to contact my child
• Do not text your child during the school day
• Monitor my child's use of the internet
• Do not conduct any online activity that woud bring the school into disrepute

I have read and understand these rules and agree to them:-

Pupils Signature ____________________________________ Date______________

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________ Date______________

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CYBERBULLYING INFORMATION

Cyberbullying is when one person or a group of people hurt someone's feelings
using technology such as the internet, emails, chatrooms or texting. Threatening,
teasing or embarrassing someone virtually is just as harmful as bullying in the real
world. If you see it happening, report it. Don’t ignore it!! Those who take part in
online bullying often use a group of friends to target their victims. They can ask
others to add a comment to their photo on a social networking site, or forward
something embarrassing onto another group of friends. Sometimes, these people
don't actually realise they are bullying someone.

E-Mail
E-mails can be sent directly to a person or to a group of people to encourage them to
become part of the bullying. These messages or ‘hate mails’ can include examples of
racism, sexism and other types of prejudice. If someone sends you a message and
you forward or laugh at it, you're actually adding to the problem.

Discussion Forums
This is blogging and VLE discussions. You must remember this is a global forum and
anyone can contribute and view your comments. Be polite and courteous at all times.
Good netiquette is essential even in the virtual world.

Social Networking

By sharing photographs, posts and other media, you are communicating with a global
audience. You must understand the impact of this, even if you share media and are
not the original author you are still accountable #thinkbe4youpost. No one wants to
be victimised.

Mobile Devices
Do not send humiliating or abusive text, picture images or video, using a mobile
device. This includes anonymous text messages, photographs or group “WhatsApp”
and sharing videos of physical attacks on individuals.

Interactive Gaming
Games consoles allow players to chat online with anyone they find themselves
matched with in a multi-player game. Sometimes cyber-bullies abuse other players
and use threats. They can also lock victims out of games, spread false rumours about
someone or hack into someone's account.

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CYBERBULLYING INFORMATION

Many victims of cyber-bullying have complained that they have seen personal
photos, emails or blog postings posted where others could see it without their
permission. Social networking sites make it a lot easier for web users to get hold
of personal information and photos of people. They can also get hold of someone
else's messaging accounts and chat to people pretending to be the victim. People
who bully sometimes send text messages that try to scare, upset or hurt someone
on purpose. Getting a message like this can be frightening, especially if it is from
someone you don't know. You may also be worried about photos or images that
you have sent over your mobile phone. Social networking sites, messaging and
online discussions can all be used to bully and make fun of someone. Even if the
bullying seems to be coming from someone you don't know, that doesn't mean
that you can’t stop it happening. In some cases bullies have set up social networking
“groups” that are dedicated to making fun out of someone. Some of these sites
encourage other people to join in with the bullying, by publishing someone’s
personal details or linking to their social network page.

Remember to read the school AU policy and encourage parents / guardians
to read it with you.

Friend What to do—TELL SOMEONE!! Parent

Teacher Relative CEOP

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), is a UK agency which
is tasked with stopping production, distribution and viewing of child abuse materials
bringing offenders to UK courts.

Policing the internet: The PSNI take seriously cyberbullying very seriously —
Making offensive calls is actually a criminal offence. Anyone who is found guilty
could have to pay a large fine. If you are being bullied over your mobile phone, don't
be afraid to report it to the police. Don’t compromise your future — Universities,
interview panels and potential employers view social networking sites, personal
web pages and blogs. Remember your electronic audience is global!!

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FIRE DRILL

The signal for Fire Drill is: CONTINUOUS/INTERMITTENT RINGING OF
THE ALARM SIRENS.
The place of Assembly is: THE TENNIS COURTS.
It is the duty of ANYONE discovering a fire to operate the nearest
Fire Alarm Point.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The Office staff should call the Fire Brigade immediately.
1. Classes (or occupiers) should leave the building by the nearest exit route and

proceed quickly but in an orderly manner to the assembly point where a check
will be made to ensure that all have left the building. School bags and other
belongings should be left in the classroom.
2. Staff should ensure all occupants have left the room.
3. Staff should close doors. Do not lock.
4. Use the handrails on stairs and exercise care going down the steps.
5. No running, pushing or overtaking.
6. Be aware of alternative routes of escape in case an exit is blocked.
7. If walking through smoke, pupils should maintain contact by forming a chain.
It is also safer to keep low.
8. Pupils who are out of class at toilets should proceed to the assembly point and
join their class there.
9. Pupils on arrival at the Tennis Courts will assemble in tutor groups.

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FIRE DRILL

10. The Office staff will have all documentation regarding those present in the
building at the time of evacuation:
• Class Registers
• Signing Out Book
• Latecomers Book
• Names of pupils out of the building eg, playing matches, attending classes
in other schools etc.
• Sixth Form Centre Register

11. As soon as classes are assembled Tutors check attendance and report to the
Principal/Vice Principal if anyone is missing.

12. All staff members who do not have a specific responsibility should assemble
with the Office staff to be available if anybody designated to carry out a task
is missing.

13. If any person is found to be missing, the school premises must be searched by
staff if possible, until they are accounted for. Fire Brigade will be informed on
their arrival if anyone is still missing and of those staff searching for pupils.

14. No person must leave the assembly point until the all clear is given.

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WHAT TO DO IF…..? WHO & WHERE?

I am late for school after Report to the reception. Sign in the late book. Go
9am straight to class.

I am being bullied or Speak out – tell your tutor or Head of Year,
know someone who is? Pastoral Coordinator, a teacher you know, a
friend or parent. Do not keep it to yourself.

I do not feel well or am Tell your teacher who will look after you and
sick? contact your HOY.

I forget my dinner Go to the secretary at the front office who will
money/lunch money? make arrangements for you.

I have lost something? Ask at the front office if your property has been
handed in and tell your tutor.

I have a personal See your Tutor, HOY, the Pastoral Coordinator,
problem? the school counsellor or any teacher you feel you
can trust.

I have a dental or These should NOT be arranged in school time but
medical appointment? if it cannot be avoided, a note in the planner
signed by your parent must be brought to your
HOY for permission to sign out along with your
appointment card @ 9am.

I have to get out of A note in your planner signed by your parent
school? must be signed by your HOY @ 9am. When
leaving, sign out at the office.

I don’t understand my Ask your subject teacher to explain again until
homework or you do. They are there to help you.
classwork?

I have forgotten my Explain to your teacher the reasons why at the
books, homework or P.E start of class.
gear?

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In the case of an absence due to illness, please specify the reason

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In the case of an absence due to illness, please specify the reason

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LEARNING STYLE QUESTIONNAIRE

Below are 15 statements about ways of learning. Look at each statement and decide
how much you feel this statement is like you. Score each statement from 0 to 5. If it
is ‘spot on’ like you, score it 5. If it is not like you at all, score it 0. Use the other
numbers like a sliding scale between the two extremes.

Tick each score then add all the scores according to the key provided. ‘Spot on’
Like you
Not like
you at all

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1. I listen to music when I do my homework
2. I like it when we make things in class
3. To spell correctly I write it first
4. I remember how the pages of my textbook look
5. I can remember the titles from my favourite TV shows
6. Art is my favourite lesson
7. At break time I like to run about a lot
8. I like the pictures in my book the best
9. I can remember the words to songs
10. When I spell, I see the word when I spell it
11. I know the theme tunes to my favourite TV shows
12. Singing is my favourite lesson
13. I’d rather play sport than watch it
14. PE is my favourite lesson
15. When I spell I say the word in my head

SCORING KEY Put in your score for each of the following questions

VISUAL AUDITORY KINAESTHETIC
Eyes Ears Hands

Question 4 -__________ Question 1 - ___________ Question 2 - __________
Question 5 -__________ Question 9 - ___________ Question 3 - __________
Question 6 -__________ Question 11 - __________ Question 7 - __________
Question 8 -__________ Question 12 - _________ Question 13 - _________
Question 10 -_________ Question 15 - _________ Question 14 - _________

TOTAL - ____________ TOTAL - _____________ TOTAL - _____________

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MY TARGETS
September
Target(s):__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

How I am going to achieve it: _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

How well I met my target(s): _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

January
Target(s):__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

How I am going to achieve it: _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

How well I met my target(s): _________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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RECOGNISING CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENT

Date Reason Staff Tutor

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PROGRESS FILE/LOG

Record your inside and outside of school achievements and
experiences

Date Achievement / Experience Details Evidence

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Subject ASSESSMENT RECORD 3
12
Art & Design
English 30
French

Geography
History
Home

Economics
Irish
LLW
Maths
Music
PE

Religion
Science
Technology

Subject ASSESSMENT RECORD 6
45
Art & Design
English 31
French

Geography
History
Home

Economics
Irish
LLW
Maths
Music
PE

Religion
Science
Technology

STUDENT HANDBOOK

1. Rationale:

This Student Handbook makes clear the standards of behaviour
expected from all pupils in our school. It is presented

q So that we all, staff and pupils, can live together harmoniously
q So that teachers can teach and pupils can learn as effectively

as possible.

We hope your experience in seeking to follow this Student Handbook
will help strengthen your sense of responsibility towards very necessary
moral and social laws in your life.

You are expected therefore:

1) To be courteous to and co-operate with all staff, and to
actively care for one another.

2) To be interested and enthusiastic about schoolwork and
school activities.

3) To be well dressed in the appropriate school uniform.

4) To have a responsible and co-operative attitude to the
expectations of the school, as outlined in this Student
Handbook.

5) To develop self-discipline.

6) To co-operate with the rules because you want to rather than
because of fear of being found out.

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2. School Uniform:
Pupils should take pride in their appearance.

The School Uniform is as follows:

BOYS All Pupils GIRLS

Black Blazer with School Black Blazer with School

Badge (Compulsory) Badge (Compulsory)

2 School (light) Blue Shirts 2 School (light) Blue Blouses

School Tie Clip-on only School Tie Clip-on only

Black Trousers Long Black Skirt

Black shoes, black soles Black low-heel shoes, Black soles

Black Jumper * Black Jumper *

Black Socks Black Tights

* Compulsory Halloween - Easter *
Clip-on ties may not be altered with elastic.

Former school ties are banned

Key Stage 5
q As above but with Sixth Form tie

Optional Extras Girls Rain/ Winter Wear
School Raincoat (See Burns)
Boys Rain/ Winter Wear Black Anorak - No Markings
School Raincoat (See Burns) School Scarf (Optional)
Black Anorak - No Markings
School Scarf (Optional)

Please ensure that all items of your uniform are clearly
marked with your name.
• Only recognised pins to be worn on lapel of blazer e.g.
pioneer pin.
• Do not carry pens etc. in your top pocket.
• Change your uniform immediately on arrival at home.

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Jewellery
• Jewellery should be kept to a minimum.
• One small finger ring.
• One pair of plain small stud earrings, which may only be worn

in the lobe of each ear.
• No other facial jewellery or body piercing e.g. tongue piercing.
• Visible tattoos are strictly banned

Make-up
• All make up to be kept to a minimum (including eyebrows)
• Blusher, eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara and all false eyelashes are

NOT PERMITTED
• Only clear nail varnish to be worn.

SMT reserve the right to ask a pupil to remove make-up/nail
varnish.

Hair Styles
• Hairstyles must be acceptable to SMT and must not reflect any

extreme of fashion. Shaved, brightly coloured, unnatural bleached
blonde, multiple tones of highlights or hair styles that reflect street
culture are not acceptable.

Boys
• No. 2 is the minimum cut for boys.
• Excessively long hair is not acceptable.
• No earrings / spacers permitted
• Must be clean shaven.

Breach of school rules may result in pupil being sent home.

3. Morning Routine:

3.1 Arrive at school before 8.55 a.m. If coming on the bus proceed
quickly from the bus stop to school.

3.2 Go to the lockers if necessary.

3.3 Never leave your school bag lying around. Always have it with
you.

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3.4 Pupils should not enter any classroom or use any of the stairs in
the morning before 8.55 a.m. (Bell) or at lunchtime before
12.35 p.m. (Bell).

3.5 When the bell rings at 8.55 a.m. go directly to your Tutor
classroom for registration.

3.6 If playing table tennis, basketball or football please return all
equipment neatly.

3.7 If you were absent the previous day bring a note of explanation in
your Student Planner to your Tutor at 9.00 a.m. and if you have
not already done so use this time to find out the work you missed
from a classmate.

3.8 You have a written request from your parents to leave early, go to
your Head of Year at 8.55 a.m. to sign out with the note in your
Student Planner. You must be collected from the school foyer. This
is a Child Protection procedure. When leaving, Sign Out in the
Office and Sign In at the Office on your return.

3.9 If you have any credits or notes of concern, show them to your
tutor

3.10 Punctuality:
You are considered late if you arrive in school after 9 a.m. when
you must firstly sign the Latecoming book at the Office, then
proceed to registration/ class. Note that regular late coming will
be monitored and appropriate measures taken when necessary.

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4. P.E.

4.1 Your P.E. Equipment
• Boys Royal Blue Sports Jersey
Royal Blue Shorts
Trainers
Football Boots
Sports Hoodie
Black/ Navy Jogging Trousers (Optional)
Towel (Bring every P.E. day)

• Girls Royal Blue Sports Jersey
Royal Blue Shorts
Trainers (No plimsolls/ canvas footwear)
Football Boots (For Camogie)
Sports Hoodie
Black/ Navy Jogging Trousers (Optional)
Towel (Bring every P.E. day)

4.2 You will be excused P.E. only if you have a written note from your
parents. If not participating, you will be expected to put on your
P.E. gear and remain with the group.

4.3 If you are unable to take P.E. for a lengthy period you will be
allocated another class to attend.

4.4 Ensure that ALL YOUR P.E. EQUIPMENT IS CLEARLY
MARKED WITH YOUR NAME.

4.5 Make a special note in your Student Planner and at home of the
days you have P.E. so that you don’t forget to bring your sports
gear.

4.6 Place your P.E. bag in the lockers until P.E. class. Return it to the
locker after P.E. Do not carry P.E. bags or any sports
equipment into classrooms.

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equipment into classrooms. Remember to collect your P.E. gear
at the end of the day.

4.7 If you participate in after school sports you must wear the
school sports coat and plain navy bottoms home if not
changing back into your uniform.

5. In the Classroom:

5.1 When you enter the classroom, go directly to your desk and take
out your books.

5.2 If late, knock on the door and enter, going immediately to the
teacher to explain.

5.3 In class answer out clearly. Address a teacher as Miss/Sir.
Say, “Excuse me”, “Thank you”-”Please” when appropriate.

5.4 Eating in class is strictly forbidden.

Chewing gum is not allowed anywhere in the school
building.

5.5 You are expected to work as well as you can in class, pay attention
to the task in hand and never distract anyone.

5.6 It is essential that you bring the correct books including your,
dictionary, library book, pencil case and equipment to each class.

If you do not bring your homework to school the teacher must
presume you have not completed it. Last thing at night
therefore (don’t wait until morning) check your timetable,
check that homework for the following day is completed and then
put all the books/equipment you require into your schoolbag.

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5.7 You must have a pencil case and the following essential
classroom equipment:

1 Pencil 1 Protractor
1 Calculator 1 Compass
1 Pen - Black/Blue Ink 1 Ruler (30 cm)
1 Sharpener 1 Student Planner (Supplied)
1 Red Pen/Biro 1 Glue (Pritt-Stick)
1 Rubber Coloured Pencils/Markers

*Please Note: TIPPEx is not allowed*

5.8 The bell rings at the end of every class. When the teacher
indicates, put away your books. Always enter and leave
classrooms in an orderly manner.

5.9 If you call at a classroom during class:

1. Knock at the door and enter
2. Go to the teacher - do not attempt to speak from the door.
3. Say - “Excuse me Sir, Miss etc.

Say - “Thank you Sir, Miss etc. when finished.
4. Close the door quietly.

5.10 Even if you are scheduled to be absent from class e.g. away for
school games or educational visit, always bring all the books
required for that day as games etc. are sometimes cancelled.

5.11 At the end of every term it is very appropriate to make a point
of saying ‘Thank you’ to your teacher. Year 12/14 pupils in
particular should formally thank their teachers before they
leave after the exams.

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6. Homework:

6.1 Record all your homework in your Planner.

6.2 All homework should be completed to the best of the pupils
ability. Use the following homework times as a guide.

Year 8, 9 and 10 1-2 hours per night
Year 11 and 12 2-3 hours per night
Year 13 and 14 3 hours minimum per night

6.3 St. Colm’s supervised After School Club is open 3.10 - 4.15
Monday - Thursday. All pupils are invited to attend.

6.4 Being absent from class is not sufficient reason for not having
homework completed. You can generally make prior
arrangements or visit / contact a friend in the same class. If this is
not possible, find out on the first day back at 9 a.m. registration.

6.5 If, without good reason, you have not completed your
homework, the school discipline policy will be followed.
Same day detention will apply to Key Stage 4 and Key
Stage 5.

6.6 Give your Student Planner to your parent/ guardian every
Wednesday evening to check and sign.

6.7 Present your Student Planner to your tutor on Thursday morning
for signature.

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7. Break: (10.00 - 10.15)

7.1 Leave your schoolbag in the classroom for your next class.

7.2 At 10.07 proceed immediately to the Assembly Hall. It is a
very serious offence not to go to Assembly.

Monday - Whole School Assembly

Tuesday - Junior Head of Year

Wednesday - Senior Head of Year

Thursday - Junior Assembly

Friday - Senior Assembly

7.3 High sugar drinks (including Suki) are banned - drinking
water is encouraged.

7.4 Always place litter in the bins, never on the floor. Try to
recycle waste in the recycling bins.

7.5 After Assembly, go directly to your next class.

8. Between classes and throughout the day:

8.1 Move quietly.

8.2 Walk - Never run - along the corridors. Keep to your left. School
bag on your right shoulder.

8.3 Ascend and descend stairs carefully, keeping to your left.
Never slide down the banisters.

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8.4 Only visit the toilets when necessary - don’t hang about there.

8.5 Show a special courtesy to adults (staff, visitors)

If you meet adults at doorways or other bottlenecks ALWAYS
stand back to allow them through before you. Where
appropriate, open doors for adults. If you meet a stranger in the
school, go out of your way to be helpful and take him/her to the
office.

8.6 Never use the water dispensing machines between classes.

9. Drugs including tobacco, e-cigarettes and alcohol are NOT
PERMITTED on school premises and on any school outing.
Procedures for breach of this rule can be found in the full school
Drugs Education policy.

10. Canteen:

10.1 Go to the canteen at the correct time.

Year 12 Monday - Friday @ 11.57 a.m.

Year 11 Monday - Friday @ 11.57 a.m.

Year 10 Monday - Friday @ 12.05 p.m.

Year 9 Monday - Friday @ 12.10 p.m.

Year 8 Monday - Friday @ 12.10 p.m.

(Line up in Assembly Hall)

10.2 Present your free meals card to the cashier to purchase your
lunch.

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9.3 All lunches are to be taken in the canteen or while seated in the
Assembly Hall. All pupils remain in the canteen until 12.10pm

10.4 In the canteen behave well.
• Follow the instructions of those in charge and obey canteen
rules.
• Return all trays, plates etc. to the hatch.
• Leave the table neat and tidy.

11. At Lunch-time:

11.1 Bell rings at 11.55 a.m. All pupils change to class 4, take your
seat, get out your books and a roll will be taken.

11.2 Do not sit on the wall or summer seats outside the school gates.

11.3 Never enter the grounds of St. Mary’s Primary School.

11.4 Pupils may use the hall during lunchtime. Please return your chair
to the trolley when you are leaving.

11.5 Place all litter in the bins.

11.6 The changing rooms and classrooms are out of bounds during
lunchtime.

11.7 All pupils are encouraged to participate in lunchtime activities.
These include table tennis, football, swingball, skipping and the
walking club.

11.8 Obey all staff on duty at all times.

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12. After School:

12.1 Walk - Never Run - to collect your equipment or to the bus -
leaving through the front gate only. Full school uniform must
be worn.

12.2 Board the bus immediately. When the bus arrives, board in an
orderly manner. Your behaviour on the buses must always be of
high standard. If you misbehave on the bus, you may be banned
from using it.

12.3 Obey the staff on duty. Leaving school in the afternoon can be a
dangerous time.

12.4 After school supervised study takes place Monday - Thursday
(3.10 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.)

12.5 You may remain behind at 3.10 p.m. for certain activities only
if there is a teacher-in-charge. If you remain behind at
3.10p.m. you must remain in the school until 4.15 p.m.

12.6 If you miss your bus, you must return to school and report this
in the office.

12.7 Always tell your parents when you will be late coming home.

12.8 You must have written permission from your parents/guardian
if you wish to go down the town after school. This must be shown
to your H.O.Y.

13. Anti-Bullying Team:

13.1 Our Anti-Bullying team, Key Stage 5 pupils, assist in
promoting our zero tolerance of bullying.

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14. Bullying:

14.1 Bullying is when someone repeatedly and deliberately causes
hurt through words or actions.

If you are bullied:
14.2 If you feel you are being bullied or you are aware of someone

else being bullied TELL IMMEDIATELY!

14.3 You could tell your friend/ Cara/ Head of Year/ parents/ other
pupils/ any teacher.

14.4 Don’t be afraid to pass on information even if you think the
situation might not be serious enough - we will treat what you
say seriously.

14.5 If you don’t want to be seen talking to a teacher, ask your
parents to phone us.

14.6 Don’t cover up the facts - we can’t help if we don’t know.

14.7 Don’t worry that the adult involvement will make matters
worse. We have a lot of experience and we will always
proceed very carefully. We will always let you know what we
are going to do to sort out a situation.

14.8 Don’t be ashamed of being afraid - bullying can be very
frightening.

14.9 Staff in St. Colm’s will take action which may include
suspension.

Regardless of the personal problems an individual may have,
the bullying or harassment of another will not be tolerated in
St. Colm’s High School

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15. Absences:

15.1 All absences are to be recorded in your Student Planner and
shown to your tutor on your return. Pupil attendance target is
95%.

15.2 Only emergency dental or medical appointments should be
made during school hours on receipt of the appointment card.

15.3 If your absence is planned, organise for a friend to collect your
work/ contact a friend if possible to find out your homework.
Otherwise, find out what work you missed at 9 a.m. registration
on your first day back at school.

16. Safety:

16.1 It is important that you take your own safety and that of others
seriously.

16.2 Never run inside the building

16.3 Keep to your left along the corridor and stairs.

16.4 In class and on the corridors be careful with your schoolbag.
In the classroom keep your bag under your desk.

17. Mobile Phones:

17.1 Mobile phones are not to be switched on while in school
premises nor taken on school trips. This applies to all
technology with photographic/recording facility. If you
need to contact home, you must follow school procedure and
make contact via your Head of Year/School Office.

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17.2 Any misuse of digital technology to a member of the school
community will not be tolerated.

18. Class Monitors:

18.1 Monitors are chosen by the pupils in each tutor group. They
change each term.

18.2 Monitors help look after the welfare of their classes and the
year group.

18.3 You are asked to support your Monitors.

19. Senior Prefects:

19.1 Prefects are chosen by the Senior Management Team in
consultation with Year 13 pupils, KS5 Head of Year and all
teachers.

19.2 Prefects play a crucial role in assisting in running the school
and in representing the views of pupils to the Principal, Vice
Principal, Heads of Year and Senior Management Team.

19.3 You are asked to support your Prefects.

20. School Council:

20.1 St. Colm’s School Council gives our students the opportunity
to become active members of the school community.

20.2 The Council is made up of 12 elected representatives from all
year groups. Meetings take place on a monthly basis.

21. Digital Leaders

St. Colm’s Digital Leaders Programme develops pupils ICT skills
to help staff and pupils with the use of technology in the
classroom.

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Literacy Marking Codes

ns Correct / good point.
// Very good.
sp Excellent.
g Start a new sentence.
? Start a new paragraph.
t Spelling error.
^ Grammar error.
c Expression is unclear/awkward.
Tense confusion.
TA or CA Word(s) missing.
ww Missing or misplaced capital letter.
wf More detail/explanation needed.
vf Teacher assisted or Classroom Assistant assisted
x Wrong word used.
nr Wrong format (formula for maths?)used.
evd Verbal feedback given.
prs Incorrect.
Not relevant to task.
Evidence required.
Presentational issue.

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Presentation of Work

singel Do not scribble or doodle anywhere
on your book or work.

Write in blue or black ink unless
instructed otherwise.

Underline using a ruler and red or
green pen.

Underline the date in the margin
and title of your work.

Cross out mistakes neatly with a
single line.

Use up a page before moving onto
the next one.

! Write next to the margin.
Always write on the line.
_____________
__________________ Indent 2cms (two finger spaces)
when you start a paragraph.

Neat handwriting at all times.

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