The document discusses the transition from primary to post-primary school as a crucial stage in students' education. It notes that students are required to move between education systems, adjust their behavior, develop new ways of thinking, and form new social relationships. Overall, students experience a better transition when they are well prepared and view the transition as an ongoing process.
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Moving On Up - Primary to Secondary
1. “The transition from Primary to
Post-Primary has been recognised as
a crucial stage in young people’s
schooling career.”
(Moving Up- Smyth, McCoy and Darmody)
2. PUT SIMPLY
Students are required to: Move from one education
system to another, adjust their behaviour, develop
new ways of thinking and enter into new social
relationships (INTO 2008)
Broadly
speaking: Students experience better
transition if they are prepared well and view the
transition as an on-going process
3. WHICH SCHOOL TO CHOOSE???
Siblings attended !!!
You attended !!!!
Co-Ed V Single sex
Its been there forever !!!
Results, results and league tables !!!
Extra-curricular achievements !!!
4. Choosing a school ???? ……
Inclusiveness
Ease of access / local !!!
Cost !!!
Perception and reputation !!!!
“The only thing stronger that reality is
perception”
9. Coping mechanisms
Enabling students to deal with problems they
encounter, including managing time and negotiating
conflict
THERE IS A STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
COPING MECHANISNS AND SUPPORT
13. SUBJECT CHOICE ?????
Look at your strengths:
~{ Are you good with your hands?
~{ Are you musical?
~{ Do you like drawing/painting?
~{ Are you neat and careful?
~{ Are you logical and methodical?
~{ Do you have a flair for language – reading, talking
and writing?
14. Seven deadly sins of subject
selection ………..
1. “Only nerds do that Subject.”
2. “That’s just a subject for girls/boys.”
3. “None of my friends are doing that subject.”
4. “I’ll do that subject because it looks easy/like a
doss.”
5. “Even though I really hate it, I’ll do that subject
because I’ll need it to get into a particular course
in college.”
6. “I’ll be made fun of if I choose that subject.”
7. “It will be too hard and I’m not good enough.”
22. Personal Experience ….. Worries
New subjects…….
Having all their stuff …….
Timetables …….
Rules ……
Making friends …….
Bullying …….
Top of the school to bottom of the pile ….
Looking cool !!!!!
And all this at a time of big change ……….
24. IF YOUR CHILD DOES EXPERIENCE
DIFFICULTIES, CONTACT THE SCHOOL
Notes de l'éditeur
This Presentation is largely based on the research in a book called Moving Up! It is referred to in my reference at the end of the presentation. In it research was done in Irish post primary schools on how was the experience of moving from primary to post primary for the schools involved in the research, the students and the parents. An excellent resource.
The images in the presentation were all sourced from google images.
This slide gives an overview of the content of the presentation. It is based on the 3Ps – Preparation, People and Programmes. It shows the various topic links to each of these key ingredients.
“Most students reported settling into post-primary school within the first week but for a quarter of the students it takes about a month. One in 6 students …take longer than a month to settle in and a few of them still do not feel settled by the end of the first year.”
(Moving up- Smyth, Mc Coy and Darmody)
According to Smyth, McCoy and Darmody in their research the key factors in influencing how successful or not the transition from primary to post-primary will be for a student are :-
Family Background
Sense of Self
Adolescent Development
Interaction with Peers
Interaction with Parents
Bullying
Main adjustments
“changes in the physical environment and school size, the number of teachers and subjects, the longer school day, the structured timetable, the way in which subjects are taught and the nature of rules and discipline.”
(Moving Up- Smyth, McCoy and Darmody)
“There is a need for a planned, multi-faceted and long-term effort which involves parents, children and school staff.”
(Moving Up- Smyth, McCoy and Darmody)
Entrance Examinations
Aptitude Tests
1st Saturday in February
Verbal and Numerical Ability
Reading Test
Allows us identify students with specific learning difficulties
Put necessary support structures in place
School Tour- Leadership Committee
Subject Choice
Base Subjects (Exam)
-Irish
-English
-Maths
-French/German
-History
-Geography
-Religion (exam subject)
-CSPE
Base Subjects (Non Exam)
-Choir
-Drama
-P.E.
-SPHE
-Computers
Option Subjects (Choose 3)
-Technical Graphics
-Home Economics
-Science
-Music
-Spanish
-Art
-Business
Sampling- Visits from Teachers to Primary Schools e.g. German
Classes formed on basis of Music, German or Business.
Uniforms and Books
Book Lists
Contact names and costs- uniforms
This provides a great opportunity for the 6th class students to meet with some of the personnel in the secondary school before their first day. It also gives them a flavour of some of the subjects they may take in post primary.
The Pastoral Care System/Team
Principal
Deputy Principal
Chaplain
Guidance Counsellor
Year Head(s)
Tutors
Learning Support Teacher
Mentors/Big Sister
Representatives on the Student Council
(some schools may have a Home-School Liasion Officer)
Programmes
Induction Programme: helping students settle in on their first day.
Study Skills Programme : Needs to take place soon after arrival- preferably in the first month.
After Schools Programme of Activities
Basketball Drama
Justice/Peace Group Gaelic Football
Morning Prayer Group Athletics
Hockey Volley Ball
Soccer Badminton
Badminton Table Tennis
Keep Fit
Cool School Week : Anti- Bullying Programme which runs for a week. Also called Friendship Week.
Mental Health Week : Positive Psychology
Induction Programme
Handover- Primary Teachers to Secondary School- Speeches
Meet Pastoral Care Team
Rules Outlined
Meet Mentors/Big Sister
Tour- Orientation Game
Tutors/Class Groups - Hopes and Fears
- Find a Friend
Subject Sample - 2 Subjects (x30 mins)
Study Skills Programme
Meet each class in 1st month
Expectations around homework and study
Location
Tips to help study
Note Taking
Organisation- Filing, Lockers,Study Timetable
People:
Make new friends
Seek advice/help if needed
Contact your Big Sister
Don’t pass on your fears
Talk about your own experiences
Preparation:
Help choose subjects
Be prepared the night before
Eat and sleep well
Get to know your timetable
Encourage them to be aware
Talk about how they plan to cope
Programmes:
Encourage participation in after schools activities
Show an interest in her school life