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Year 8 Transition

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In St. Joseph’s / Scoil Iósaef, our fundamental aim is ensuring student happiness, and we dedicate considerable time and effort to achieving this goal. We fully understand that transitioning from primary to secondary school can feel overwhelming. Therefore, we collaborate closely with parents/carers to facilitate the smoothest possible transition. By providing comprehensive support to incoming Year 8 students during their initial days, we help them establish robust personal and academic foundations, ultimately empowering them to develop into self-assured, well-adjusted, and enthusiastic learners.

 

“Our vision and core values ensure we foster strong relationships with parents/ carers and students. We are committed to creating an open environment where potential challenges or concerns are communicated early, to ensure the holistic well-being of students —emotional, physical, and academic.”

 

“Embarking on secondary school education is an exciting adventure filled with both enjoyment and challenges! You’ll encounter a new environment with different expectations, diverse staff, varied schedules, and unfamiliar classmates. Rest assured however, you are not navigating this journey alone. As your Head of Year, I am fully committed to supporting you throughout your inaugural year at St. Joseph’s / Scoil Iósaef, and I look forward to witnessing and celebrating your personal and academic achievements."

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DR REBECCA DEVINE

HEAD OF YEAR 8

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Our Year 8 Transition Programme takes a proactive and comprehensive approach, commencing in early June. The programme encompasses:

 

  1. Initial introduction to the Year 8 pastoral support team in early June;

  2. Year 8 Registration Evening scheduled for mid-June;

  3. Year 8 Familiarisation Day in mid-June;

  4. Specialised Year 8 Transition Programme at the end of August;

  5. Staggered school return dates in September;

  6. Extended engagement time with form teachers and form prefects;

  7. ‘Bus Buddies’ support system;

  8. ‘Peer Buddy System’ for integrated social support;

  9. Year 8 Induction Evening towards end of September.

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