First Years
In their First year, students are divided in classes of mixed ability, based on their scores at Assessment Test. The Assessment test is held in the school during a Wednesday afternoon in January and it tests the students’ abilities of Verbal, Reading and Numeracy. The test helps to identify those students who may need further assistance in these areas in their first year.
First Year Students at the Library Launch
Core Subjects
Option Subjects
Gaeilge
Applied Technology
English
Business Studies
Mathematics
Graphics
French or German**
Music
History
Visual Arts
Geography
Wood Technology
Science
Religion
Physical Education (PE)*
Civic, Social & Political Ed (CSPE)*
Social, Physical & Health Ed (SPHE)*
Wellbeing*
Students will study two of the subjects from the list of Option Subjects after sampling all six subjects.
Students are guaranteed two of their top three choices after indicating their preferences.
*indicates that the subject is not examinable at Junior Cycle, however, CBAs may need to be completed.
**indicates that students will study either French or German after sampling.
1st Yr students at Wood Technology
A large selection of subjects are offered in 1st Year – the ‘core’ subjects, which all students are required to study alongside the ‘option’ subjects. Student are provided with a most extensive sample of these option subjects in First Year this is to help them make the best informed decision when selecting the ‘option’ subjects which they will take for Junior Cycle.
Regular class examinations take place throughout the school year, with full house exams for all years before the Summer break. The Summer 1st Yr Examination is of particular importance to 1st Yrs with all students sitting a common test in each subject.
2nd and 3rd Year - Junior Cert
Classes for Junior Cert are formed in 2nd Yr, with students selecting their choice of subjects, during the final term of first yr.
There are 8 core subjects plus 2 option subjects (see a list from the 1st Yr pool here) to be prepared for examination. Even though Science is an option subject for curriculum purposes, in CBS it is deemed as a core Junior Cert, which all students study.
The option pools are determined by the demand from the students and even though it would be ideal if every student got the exact mix that he requires, that does not always turn out to be the case, regrettably.
Students at Technology
Technical Graphics Class in 2nd Year
Transition Year - 4th Year
Outline for Transition year 2009-2010
MIDLETON CHRISITIAN BROTHERS SCHOOL
ACADEMIC
Students are timetabled with academic classes - Maths English, Gaeilge etc... every day up to lunchtime @1.20pm. Students will get an Introduction to Leaving Certificate courses during this period. In the afternoon, (2.00 – 3.30pm), students get a taste of the Transition Yr Modules offered by the school and outlined below:
MODULES
The afternoons will cater for non academic subjects that delve into giving students insights into the world and allow them develop a wide range of skills such modules include : Mini company, Social development, Film studies, African studies, Navigation, I.T., YSI, Archaeology, Environmental studies….
SPORT
Weekly P.E. classes- soccer leagues.
Professional rugby training and a match (s) against other school (2008/2009- Midleton College).
Learning canoeing in Kenmare
Head for Heights at the top of the Eifel Tower.
Should we bring in National Service with this lot ?
MUSIC
Depending on demand a song school workshop will be provided by the song school company
SCIENCE
Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students enter the CIT Science competition
COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS
YSI – Raising awareness, Dublin showcase in May
Mini company- Christmas fair, Munster competition/regional and national competitions
Gasice/ community work
CAREER GUIDANCE
DATS
College fair Rochestown
College visits
TSB talk on money
AWARNESS/ISSUES
Guest speakers and presentations to the students will be ongoing:
Sexual Health talk
Mental health talk
Drugs/drink driving
WORK EXPERIENCE
Students will participate in 2 weeks of work experience in May 2010
EVENT ORGANISATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Students will be organising events as they arise throughout the year:
Examples- Transition year graduation
Possible sports day
Fundraising for school an community collections for selected charities
EVENTS
Outdoor activity trip- Kenmare
First Aid course
Safe Pass course
Law day
Politics forum
School bank
Driver theory test course
Film scripts
Debating
ASSESMENT
Students will have on going assessment throughout the year in the form of:
Class exams
Christmas, Mid-term and summer exams
Report writing
Evaluations
Presentations
SCHOOL FOREIGN TRIP- NEW YORK
LANGUAGES AND CULTURE
Leaving Cert - 5th and 6th Year
In Leaving Certificate, students take a choice of subjects – in consultation with the Career Guidance Teacher.
This meeting is important in order to identify the aptitudes of each student and to advise on the best course of study to pursue at L.C.
Some of Construction Studies Projects from 6th Yr pupils
Students take 7 examinable subjects to include the core: Irish, English, Maths and option subjects from the following list: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Business, History, Geography, Music, Art, Construction Studies, Technical Studies, Technology, French, German, Religion and Link Module*. A subject choice menu is offered to students from the option subjects above, based on demand.
Group of students from Midleton CBS attend the Garda Open Day in Templemore - March '09
Students continue with this course of study for the 2 yr duration and as with Junior Cert students, sit all house exams, class exams and in February of 6th Yr, they sit The ‘Mocks’ or ‘Pre’s’ which means sitting a full Leaving Cert preparation examination held, as much as possible, under exact Leaving Cert conditions.
From the Career Guidance perspective, colleges are invited to the school throughout the year to address students on their future post-leaving course options. Students are also advised to attend a major careers exhibition to view options for those who wish to enter the employment market straight from school. For further details on career guidance, visit the tab relating to this matter on this page.
Hard at Work !!
*Link Modules – also referred to as Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP), is offered to students who have one of a specific subject combination at Leaving Cert. This offer is made during 5th Yr. The subject is based on “Preparation for world of work”, is taught for 2 classes per week. It is eligible for Leaving Cert points based on a unique Pass, Merit and Distinction point scale. For further information visit www.lcvp.ie
Midelton CBS
- Career Guidance and Counselling Service - click here
- Guidance Delivery – Junior Cycle - click here
- Guidance Delivery – Senior Cycle - click here
Guidance in post primary schools refers to a range of learning experiences provided in a developmental sequence, that assist students to develop self-management skills which will lead to a effective choices and decisions about their lives. It encompasses the three separate, but interlinked areas of :
- Personal and social development
- Educational guidance
- Career Guidance
Ms Nash going through the Career Portal site with a student
Personal and social development
Personal counselling is a very significant service within the guidance and counselling programme and is availed of by students from all year groups throughout the year.
HOW DOES MY SON ACCESS COUNSELLING?
Self – referral
A student can call to the Guidance office between classes to make an appointment.He can also speak to a subject teacher who will then arrange an appointment for him with the counsellors or Chaplain.
Office also open through lunch on Wednesdays – speak to counsellor.
Parent – referral
A parent can contact the school at any time to request a counselling appointment.
Teacher-referral
Teachers can refer students whom they are concerned about.Parents are informed.
Educational Guidance
Guidance counsellors attend Pastoral Care team meetings where we identify students in need of educational guidance , or counselling and allocate staff to meet with these students.
Career Guidance
Visits and trips to career events,colleges and industry , and presentations by speakers from colleges,industry, and youth welfare groups take place throughout the year.
Contact Us
Parents are most welcome to contact the Guidance office regarding your son’s progress or any queries you may have
Ms Deirdre Nash & Ms Imelda Clarke
Direct Dial: 021 4621 235
Email – guidance@midleltoncbs.ie
Guidance Delivery – Junior Cycle
1st Year
In first year our primary focus is on transition from primary school, establishing a warm working relationship with the students, personal and social health and subject choice for 2nd year.
Pre-entry:
Guidance counsellor along with other school personnel (including Learning support colleagues) meets with 1st years on day of entrance test.
Administers entrance test and liaises with colleagues re: those students whom the test has identified as having special educational needs.
Post – entry
Guidance Counsellor liaises with parents whose children have been identified pre- entry as being in need of additional support
Orientation Programme
Exploration on the themes of new beginnings and transition to secondary school in Religion and SPHE classes
Guidance counsellor delivers study skills information and exam technique information in whole class setting to 1st years- first years are encouraged to come to Guidance counsellor for individual help in this area if needed.
1st yrs are given a tour of the Guidance office and library, so that they know where to go if they need to speak to the Guidance Counsellor
Guidance counsellor along with other school personnel (including SPHE teachers, English teachers, Art teacher) delivers 2 classes on the Midleton CBS Anti Bullying Programme (Link to Anti Bullying Policy here)
2nd Year
In second year we focus on academic achievement, & personal and social development through collaboration with the CSPE/SPHE team
- The initial focus will be on helping them to set personal and academic goals for the year. Guidance Counsellor will deliver study skills session in class- individual support available if required.
- Midelton CBS Anti bullying programme revisited in SPHE class
- Personal counselling will be provided as appropriate.
3rd Year
At third year level we introduce post 2nd level study opportunities, provide students with the skills to prepare for state examinations and guide students through the decision making process re and subject options.
- Study and exam techniques also covered in class by Guidance Counsellor,with support from subject teachers.
- Introduction to the career pathways that are open to students post leaving cert and discussion on requirements for these pathways.
- School visits by college Science, Engineering, Business Depts to inform students re the relevance of their Leaving Cert subject choices to career paths.
Subject Options Decision making process.
- Course choices post junior cert and implications of these choices presented to parents and students.
- Staff make presentations to students on content of, and aptitudes needed for particular Leaving Cert subjects.
- Staff consulted on suitability of individual students for Leaving Cert subjects – students advised of their teachers’ recommendations at small group meeting with Guidance Counsellor.
- Guidance counsellor to meet students in small groups(and individually if needed) to discuss choices with them.
- Also available to discuss subject choice individually with parents.
Midleton CBS Anti bullying programme revisited in SPHE class
- Personal counselling will be provided as appropriate.
4th Year
In fourth year the focus is on career planning , on 3rd level course options and subject choice for Leaving Certificate.
- Visit to UCC Spring open Day for interested students and visits from speakers from CIT ,WIT etc.
- Work experience programme for transition years which will include input on the value of work placement, preparation for placement.
- Work with coordinator in assisting students to find work placements.
- Students given the chance to participate in Rotary Youth Leadership competition- students learn interview skills
- Liaise with transition year coordinator in organising speakers in the social and health arena eg Aware
5th Year
We focus on the transition into the Leaving Certificate programme and on ensuring that our students can cope with the demands of the Leaving Certificate programme both academically and personally.
- Aptitude Testing (DATS) and vocational interest evaluation – Careers Portal
- Rotary Youth Leadership competition.
- 5th yr Compulsory Careers Project
- Assisting LCVP teachers with careers investigation for LCVP
- Students attend UCC, CIT, WIT Open days, and receive school visits from college/ industry.
- Envisage to strengthen links with local industries, such as the booming medical device sector – plant visits etc
- Individual guidance meetings on request
6th Year
In 6th year the emphasis is on helping students to make decisions with regard to their future and in setting and achieving their academic and career goals.
- Compulsory Individual guidance meetings to avoid untenable workload come CAO time.
- Help students to set academic goals for the year and decide how they are going to achieve these goals. Revisit study and revision programme.
- Information session on financial supports for 3rd level
- Career talks in school and open day visits to 3rd. level colleges
- CAO applications – presentations for both parents & students
- PLC presentations eg College of Commerce.
- Interview preparation for those applying to Defence forces / PLCs
Special Education Needs
The term Special Education Needs covers a diverse range of learning difficulties from specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, medical needs, emotional disturbance and physical disabilities.
C.B.S has a dedicated special education needs team which includes: learning support teachers, special education needs assistant, guidance counsellor and pastoral care personnel.
New students
If your son has been offered a place in Midleton C.B.S and has special education needs of any sort it is vital that the school is made aware of these needs as soon as you have accepted your place.
If you have a Psychological Education Assessment for your son, please make this available to the school as soon as possible to allow us time to prepare the appropriate supports for your son.
If your son has had learning support or resource teaching hours in primary please indicate this on the application form in the appropriate space. If your son has had resource hours in primary, it is necessary to make a fresh application for resource hours for secondary school.
The move to secondary school can be a stressful time for parents and students, even more so if there are special needs involved. Members of the Special Education Needs team are available at any time to discuss your son’s educational needs.
Students with special education needs may be provided for by a mixture of withdrawal classes where a student is withdrawn from a subject and in class support.
We endeavour to make the transition from primary to secondary as stress-free as possible. A rang of supports are provided for new students with special needs to make this possible.
Special Needs and State Examinations
Students with special education needs are provided for with Reasonable Accommodations in Junior and Leaving Certificate.
More information is available about this on the State Examinations Commission website, www.examinations.ie
Current Student
A student may be referred to the special education needs team if there are concerns regarding his learning performance. Referral is usually made by subject teachers, parents or the guidance counsellor. The learning support team will then assess the student and decide whether he needs extra teaching support or perhaps referral for an educational assessment with an educational psychologist.
An educational assessment must be carried out by an educational psychologist. C.B.S Midleton has an assigned NEPS psychologist; however the numbers of assessments available to the school are extremely limited. Students are prioritised for assessment based on severity of need.
Below you will find a selection of Subject profiles submitted by the subject teacher group - click the appropiate subject
Gradually we will increase the number of subjects on offer
MUSIC
In their First year, students are divided in classes of mixed ability, based on their scores at Assessment Test. The Assessment test is held in the school during a Wednesday afternoon in January and it tests the students’ abilities of Verbal, Reading and Numeracy. The test helps to identify those students who may need further assistance in these areas in their first year.
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A large selection of subjects are offered in 1st Year – the ‘core’ subjects, which all students are required to study alongside the ‘option’ subjects. Student are provided with a most extensive sample of these option subjects in First Year this is to help them make the best informed decision when selecting the ‘option’ subjects which they will take for Junior Cycle. |
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2nd and 3rd Year - Junior Cert
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Technical Graphics Class in 2nd Year |
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Transition Year - 4th Year
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Outline for Transition year 2009-2010 MIDLETON CHRISITIAN BROTHERS SCHOOL
ACADEMIC
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Learning canoeing in Kenmare
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Should we bring in National Service with this lot ?
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MUSIC
Depending on demand a song school workshop will be provided by the song school company
SCIENCE
Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students enter the CIT Science competition
COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS
YSI – Raising awareness, Dublin showcase in May Mini company- Christmas fair, Munster competition/regional and national competitions Gasice/ community work
CAREER GUIDANCE
DATS College fair Rochestown College visits TSB talk on money
AWARNESS/ISSUES
Guest speakers and presentations to the students will be ongoing: Sexual Health talk Mental health talk Drugs/drink driving
WORK EXPERIENCE
Students will participate in 2 weeks of work experience in May 2010
EVENT ORGANISATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Students will be organising events as they arise throughout the year: Examples- Transition year graduation Possible sports day Fundraising for school an community collections for selected charities
EVENTS
Outdoor activity trip- Kenmare First Aid course Safe Pass course Law day Politics forum School bank Driver theory test course Film scripts Debating
ASSESMENT Students will have on going assessment throughout the year in the form of: Class exams Christmas, Mid-term and summer exams Report writing Evaluations Presentations
SCHOOL FOREIGN TRIP- NEW YORK
LANGUAGES AND CULTURE
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Leaving Cert - 5th and 6th Year
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Some of Construction Studies Projects from 6th Yr pupils |
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Students continue with this course of study for the 2 yr duration and as with Junior Cert students, sit all house exams, class exams and in February of 6th Yr, they sit The ‘Mocks’ or ‘Pre’s’ which means sitting a full Leaving Cert preparation examination held, as much as possible, under exact Leaving Cert conditions.
From the Career Guidance perspective, colleges are invited to the school throughout the year to address students on their future post-leaving course options. Students are also advised to attend a major careers exhibition to view options for those who wish to enter the employment market straight from school. For further details on career guidance, visit the tab relating to this matter on this page.
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Hard at Work !! |
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*Link Modules – also referred to as Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP), is offered to students who have one of a specific subject combination at Leaving Cert. This offer is made during 5th Yr. The subject is based on “Preparation for world of work”, is taught for 2 classes per week. It is eligible for Leaving Cert points based on a unique Pass, Merit and Distinction point scale. For further information visit www.lcvp.ie |
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Midelton CBS
- Career Guidance and Counselling Service - click here
- Guidance Delivery – Junior Cycle - click here
- Guidance Delivery – Senior Cycle - click here
Guidance in post primary schools refers to a range of learning experiences provided in a developmental sequence, that assist students to develop self-management skills which will lead to a effective choices and decisions about their lives. It encompasses the three separate, but interlinked areas of :
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Ms Nash going through the Career Portal site with a student |
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Self – referral Office also open through lunch on Wednesdays – speak to counsellor. Parent – referral Teacher-referral
Educational Guidance Guidance counsellors attend Pastoral Care team meetings where we identify students in need of educational guidance , or counselling and allocate staff to meet with these students.
Career Guidance Visits and trips to career events,colleges and industry , and presentations by speakers from colleges,industry, and youth welfare groups take place throughout the year.
Contact Us Parents are most welcome to contact the Guidance office regarding your son’s progress or any queries you may have
Ms Deirdre Nash & Ms Imelda Clarke Email – guidance@midleltoncbs.ie
Guidance Delivery – Junior Cycle 1st Year
Pre-entry:
Post – entry
Orientation Programme
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
In fourth year the focus is on career planning , on 3rd level course options and subject choice for Leaving Certificate.
5th Year
6th Year
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Special Education Needs
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The term Special Education Needs covers a diverse range of learning difficulties from specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, medical needs, emotional disturbance and physical disabilities.
C.B.S has a dedicated special education needs team which includes: learning support teachers, special education needs assistant, guidance counsellor and pastoral care personnel. |
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New students
If your son has been offered a place in Midleton C.B.S and has special education needs of any sort it is vital that the school is made aware of these needs as soon as you have accepted your place.
If you have a Psychological Education Assessment for your son, please make this available to the school as soon as possible to allow us time to prepare the appropriate supports for your son.
If your son has had learning support or resource teaching hours in primary please indicate this on the application form in the appropriate space. If your son has had resource hours in primary, it is necessary to make a fresh application for resource hours for secondary school.
The move to secondary school can be a stressful time for parents and students, even more so if there are special needs involved. Members of the Special Education Needs team are available at any time to discuss your son’s educational needs.
We endeavour to make the transition from primary to secondary as stress-free as possible. A rang of supports are provided for new students with special needs to make this possible. |
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Current Student A student may be referred to the special education needs team if there are concerns regarding his learning performance. Referral is usually made by subject teachers, parents or the guidance counsellor. The learning support team will then assess the student and decide whether he needs extra teaching support or perhaps referral for an educational assessment with an educational psychologist.
An educational assessment must be carried out by an educational psychologist. C.B.S Midleton has an assigned NEPS psychologist; however the numbers of assessments available to the school are extremely limited. Students are prioritised for assessment based on severity of need.
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Below you will find a selection of Subject profiles submitted by the subject teacher group - click the appropiate subject
Gradually we will increase the number of subjects on offer
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