Staff
Page
Teaching Staff 2009/10
Student Council Members 2009 (PDF download)
Junior Cycle Development Questionnaire (www.ncca.ie)
It's time to have your say. The questionnaire (see link below) contains questions and will take 15-20 minutes to complete. The questionnaire is divided into three sections.
- Part 1 requires basic information from the participant (you are not required to give any personal information)
- Part 2 asks questions on the purpose, nature and identity of junior cycle, and
- Part 3 asks questions about the pathways towards change ideas contained in the paper Innovation and Identity: Ideas for a new junior cycle.
Link to Questionnaire
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CW6835G
Link to other resources relating to Junior Cycle Development
http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Post-Primary_Education/Junior_Cycle/Junior_cycle_developments/
Junior Cycle Education - ERSI & NCCA Research Documentation
The following PDF document, "Junior Cycle Education - Insight From a Longitudinal Study of Students" is a research bulletin prepared by Emer Smyth of the Economic and Social Research Institute (ERSI) of Ireland.
http://www.esri.ie/UserFiles/publications/20091218115212/RB20090401.pdf
Also available from the ESRI is a PDF document (downloadable from the NCCA website), "NCCA commentary on ESRI research into experiences of third year students" regarding students in the third year of junior cycle
and their transition to senior cycle.
http://www.ncca.ie/uploadedfiles/publications/ESRI_3rdYr.pdf
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Swine Flu Page
Up to date information link
Policy Updates 2009/10
Acceptable Use Policy (Internet) (Approved 1st October 2009) (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
Code of Behaviour (Amended 1st October 2009) (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
Dignity in the Workplace (PDF)
Enrolment and Admissions (Amended 25th June 2009) (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
Oral Exams (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
School Uniform (Amended 25th June 2009) (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
(All policy updates will be posted on the Policies page)
DES - Revised Procedures for Management & Teachers
...following discussions that took place under the terms of the Towards 2016 Agreement between the managerial authorities of schools, the teacher unions and the Department of Education & Science, revised procedures in relation to professional competence issues and general disciplinary matters have been agreed.
Download full document (including relevant links) - Word version | PDF version
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Circular Letter CL0023-2007 RE: On Line Claim System
(Arrangements for Absence Notification for Teachers and Special Needs
Assistants)
Download Link - PDF version | Word version
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***HSE & Board of Management Documentation RE: SWINE FLU***
Important information...please read all documentation.
Download HSE Guidance & FAQ Document (requires PDF reader)
Download CCS Board of Management Document (requires PDF reader)
Download DES Circular Letter 47/2009 (requires PDF reader)
***POLICY ON STAFF RETIREMENT / RESIGNATION***
The Board of Management of Carndonagh Community School wishes to advise all teaching staff that it will require 3 months notice in writing of resignation / retirement prior to the end of term, in order to facilitate curriculum planning and preparation to meet the needs of the school.
The Board would welcome an earlier indication of intention to retire / resign to the Principal who would assure confidentiality.
Approved by the Board Of Management
2nd April 2009
Important Policy Updates (2009)
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Pupil Enrolment and Admissions Policy (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
Child Protection Guidelines (PDF download)
See www.education.ie for more information on Child Protection (Post-primary)
(For additional policy information, see the bottom of this page)
Codes of Professional Conduct for Teachers (www.teachingcouncil.ie documentation)
Guidelines on Professional Behaviour for Teachers (CCS) (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
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NOTICE TO ALL TEACHING STAFF - Sick Leave Circular 2008/09
Staff are advised to familiarise themselves with the following documents.
Staff Notice - Sick Leave Memo (No 47/08)
Sick Leave Circular Letter 0099/2008
(Both downloads are PDF files)
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Policies & Policy Updates
Career Breaks and Job-Sharing (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
Work Experience Applications (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
School Tours / Outings / Trips (Microsoft Word | Adobe PDF)
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For a comprehensive list of school policy links, visit the Policies page.
ACCS Education Conference
Differentiated Learning - Catering for Diversity
(The Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone - Wednesday, 5th March 2008)
(the following are PDF files requiring Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF reader)
Assessment For Learning
Cooperative Learning - Raising Awareness
Creating the Inclusive Learning Environment
Differentiation - Towards a Subject Department Approach
Differentiation Worksheet
Exceptionally Able Student
Learning Styles
SLSS Brochure
Child Protection Guidelines
(all links are PDF files which require Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Introduction & Contents
D.E.S. Official Documentation:
(a) DES Leaflet & Circular Letters
(b) DES Child Protection Guidelines for Post Primary
(c1) Children First
(c2) DES Child Protection Guidelines
(c3) The Role of Designated Liaison Person
(c4) What is Abuse?
General Guidelines and Information:
(a) Newsletter Article
(b) ACCS Advice & Information
(c) F.A.Q.
(d) Impact of Guidelines on School Community
(e) Guidelines for Professional Behaviour
(f) A Whole School Approach
Conclusion Publications and Websites:
(a) Conclusion
(b) Publications and Website Addresses
