Information EveningFirst Years 2019-20

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Mr. John Cronin Principal

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College Mission Statement

In serving the needs of our community we, the pupils, parents and staff, in all our endeavours

aspire towards excellence in a caring and supportive environment. By growing and

developing through co-operation this will enable all to realise their full potential.

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The Care of the Whole Student

You

Spiritual

Emotional

SocialAcademic

Physical

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A graduate from CCC is recognised as ….

“A graduate from CCC is recognised as a young man or woman who possesses a strong moral purpose and holds the courage of their convictions. Graduates will be equipped with the life skills to understand their own well-being so that they can manage their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical needs.”•

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The Class of 2018 Masters in

Computer Science Trinity

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TimelinePhase 1 -

• English

• Introduced to first years in 2014-15 for certification in autumn 2017

Phase 2 -

• Science & Business Studies

• Introduced to first years in 2016-17 for certification in autumn 2019

Phase 3 -

• Irish, Modern Languages & Art, Craft, Design

• Introduced to first years in 2017-18 for certification in autumn 2020

Phase 4 -

• Maths, Home Economics, History, Music & Geography

• Introduced to first years in 2018-19 for certification in autumn 2021

Phase 5-

• Technology, Religious Education, Jewish Studies & Classics

• Introduced to first years in 2019-20 for certification in autumn 2022

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Key Skills

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New Junior Cycle• 24 Statements of Learning

• Key Skills

o Communicating

o Managing Myself

o Staying Well

o Managing Information & Thinking

o Being Creative

oWorking with Others

o Literacy & Numeracy

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Managing Information & Thinking

• Being curious

• Gathering, recording, organising and evaluating information and data

• Thinking creatively and critically

• Reflecting on and evaluating my learning

• Using digital technology to access, manage and share content.

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Class Based Assessment (CBA)

Oral Communication

oPerformance

oPresentation

oInterview

oResponse to stimulus material

• (visual, written text, aural text etc)

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Format & Student PreparationFormatIndividual or Group Communication or Presentation

Student PreparationDuring a period of three weeks, with support & guidance by the teacher.

Completion DateEnd of Year Two

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Features of Quality for Oral

Communication

• Exceptional

• Above Expectations

• In line with expectations

• Yet to meet expectations

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Above Expectations• The student’s communication is clear and

convincing, and material has been very well chosen

• Communication is fully shaped to its intended purpose.

• Engagement with the audience is highly effective.

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Subject Learning & Assessment Review• When students have completed CBAs, the CBAs will be

assessed by the students’ teachers, and the outcomes will be reported to the students.

• To support teachers in assessing students’ Class-Based Assessments, teacher will engage in SLARs

• At these meetings, teachers will share and discuss representative samples of students’ work and build a common understanding about the quality of their students’ learning.

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Collection of Texts (CBA ~#2)

Opinion piece, descriptive, functional writing, autobiography, humorous piece, media, critique, expressive piece, drama, poem, film script.

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Format & Student Preparation

• Two Texts chosen by the student from her/his portfolio of texts.

• Texts produced over time with support and guidance by teacher.

• Completion Date: End of term One – Year Three.

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Features of Quality for the Collection of the

Student’s Texts

• Exceptional

• Above Expectations

• In line with expectations

• Yet to meet expectations

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Above Expectations• The student’s text shows very good control of the

chosen genre

• The writing is consistently competent, and effective word choices are very well matched to the purpose of the text.

• The work is clearly shaped with the receiver/audience in mind.

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The Assessment TaskFormat

Students complete a specified written task which is to be sent to the State Examinations Commission (SEC) for marking.

Student Preparation

The Assessment Task will be based on the The Collection of the Student’s Texts

Completion

To be completed by early December.

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Assessment Task• The Assessment Task will comprise of some or all of

the following:o Engagement with a short stimulus in written, audio, audio-visual or multi-

modal format to prepare for the written task

• A written task that tests the students in one or more ofo Their ability to outline and/or discuss their experience of compiling The

Collection of the Student’s Texts

o Their understanding and evaluation of that experience

o Their capacity to demonstrate and reflect on the skills they have developed.

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Final Assessment• Higher & Ordinary Level – Two Hour Examination

in June.

• State Examination Result & Their Assessment Task Result (not to exceed 10%)

• Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) issued by School in Autumn.

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Grading of the Final Examination

Grade Range (%)

Distinction ≥90 to 100

Higher Merit ≥75 to <90

Merit ≥55 to <75

Achieved ≥40 to <55

Partially Achieved) ≥20 to <40

(not graded) ≥0 to <20

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Tracking Student Progress

• Base Line Data

• Access Reading Test

• Access Maths Test

• House Examinations

• Profiling

• Target Setting

• Tracking meeting

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• Learning & Teaching

• Care & Guidance & Well Being

• Tracking & Monitoring

• Parents as Partners

• Your Child!

What’s worth fighting for?

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Ms Eileen CrowleyGuidance Counsellor

Choosing the Right Option

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Junior Cycle Subjects• Irish

• English

• Maths

• History

• Geography

• Science

• Modern Language

• Religious Education

Other Learning Experiences

• Physical Education

• Well Being - Social Personal & Health Education and Civic Social and Political Education

• Information Technology

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Foreign Languages

◦ French

◦ German

◦ Spanish

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Junior Cycle Option Subjects

2019-2022

Wood Technology

Engineering

Applied Technology

Technical Graphics

Music

Visual Art

Business Studies

Home Economics

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Music

• Performing

• Composing

• Listening

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Music• Through engaging with music, students are

offered opportunities to develop new skills while drawing on previous experiences.

• Music aims to contribute to the development of the whole person

Assessment: There are 2 CBAs (2nd and 3rd year)

• CBA 1: Composition Portfolio

• CBA 2: Programme Note

• Final Exam: Practical( 30%) and Written (70%)

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Visual ArtVisual Art can help a student to find balance through its therapeutic quality in an enjoyable educational setting.

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Visual Art• Critical and Visual language

• Drawing

• Visual culture and appreciation

• Art elements and design principles

• Media

Assessment: 2 CBAs marked by the State Examinations Commission.

There is no final exam in this practical subject

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Business Studies3 Strand Elements

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Personal Finance

EnterpriseOur Economy

Business Studies• Business studies aims to stimulate students’ interest in

the business environment

• It develops skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that allows students to make informed and responsible decisions while becoming more self-aware as learners.

• It encourages students to develop skills for learning, for work and skills for life.

Assessment:

2 CBAs ( 2nd and 3rd Year)

I assessment task

Final Examination

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Home Economics

3 Inter – connected strands

• Food, Health & Culinary Skills

• Responsible Family Living

• Textile & Craft

• Assessment: 2 CBAs and a final exam (Practical & Written)

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Wood Technology• Learning will be experienced across 3 strands

Principles and Practices - Planning, Managing and Communicating

Design Thinking - Creating

Wood Science and Material - Environment and Sustainability

• Active and student centred learning

• Acquire skills to use tools and equipment safely to construct pieces mainly using wood

• Design process to create a finished product

• 2 CBAs

• Project (70%)

• Written Exam (30%)

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Junior Cycle Engineering

3 Strands

Process and Principles

Design Application

Mechatronics

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• Goal oriented problem solving for the manufacture of products

• Innovation and Exploration

• Project based approach that requires students to develop a knowledge of materials and processes

• 2 CBAs

• Project (70%)

• Written Exam (30%)

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Applied Technology• Develop the students understanding in the application and

impact of technologies in the world around them.• 3 Strands Principles and Practice Energy and Control Technology and Society• 2 CBAs• Project (70%)• Written Exam (30%)

Junior Cycle Graphics• Develops the creative

imagination

• Students will learn to produce drawings using equipment, freehand sketches and computers

• Understand how graphics relates to the design and manufacture of products

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Junior Cycle Subjects• Geography

• Science

• Modern Language

• Religious Education

• Irish

• English

• Maths

• History

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Two Option Subjects• Consider what your

child is good at

• Look at the text books.

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Saturday 2nd FebruaryAssessment DayOption Forms to be returned to

Mr John Cronin

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Ms Carmel O’NeillDeputy Principal

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Overview of Support Structures

Castleknock Community College

Mól an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí

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Core Values• Courtesy

• Respect

• Responsibility

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Settling In

• Coping with change

• Longer day

• More subjects

• More people

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Settling In

• Large Building

• Homework

• Will she/he make friends?

• How will she/he settle in?

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Support Structures• Tutor

• Assistant Year heads

• Year Head

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Support Structures

• Chaplain

• Guidance Counsellors

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Support Structures

• Learning Support Department

• Student Mentors

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The Mentoring Programme

• Senior Student

• Leadership

• Care of First Year Students

• Regular Meetings

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Sports Mentors 2016

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Orienteering Champions

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Athletics Team

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West Leinster Gold Medalists –

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Liffey Descent Winners

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Hockey Champions

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Dublin Camogie Champions

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Athletics Team – Dublin Champions

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Well Being

SPHE

PE

CSPEStudy Skills

Workshops

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Preparation for September 2019

• Familiarise yourself with the world of Social Media – Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc.

• www.webwise.ie

• www.waynedenner.com

• The Student’s Guide to an Epic Online Reputation…..and Parents too” by Wayne Denner.

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Ms Mairead O’HalloranDeputy Principal

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Milestones towards Sept 2019• Entrance Assessment Saturday 2nd February.

• Linking in with Learning Support.

• First Year Mentor Evening 6th June (Students Only)

• Orientation Days (Lockers & Timetables) Late August

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Mr John Maxwell

Chairperson Parents Association

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Plant Sale 2018

Saturday 11th May

&

Sunday 12th May

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Parents Association Database Form September

2019

Please return with your daughter/son’s Options Form on

Saturday 2nd February

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