Welcome to the Class of 2024/25
1st Yr Induction for the Class of 2024 took place formally over two days at the beginning of the school year. Each year we really look forward to our Induction day as we are excited to meet our new year group and welcome them into the school. Year-on-year, student feedback confirms that our programme provides a great introduction to school life in Calasanctius College. This year our Induction Team met with each of the class groups and guided them through the important elements; reading the timetable, tour of the school, management of the homework journal, getting to know new people etc.
Over the course of the past few weeks, our Guidance team and school leadership team has continued the Induction process through regular class visits and check-ins. We are delighted and very impressed with the speed at which our new students have integrated into life in Calasanctius College. From our perspective, they are a very positive, polite and pleasant group and are a great addition to our school.
Prior to entry, we requested that various forms were completed and submitted which can be found here. If you have not yet attended to these please do so at your earliest possible convenience. It is essential that we have the most up-to-date information on file for each family so we can offer the best possible care for your son/daughter in the coming year. It is extremely important that you are contactable at all times. For this reason, we ask ALL our families to complete the Nomination form so contingencies are in place should you be unavailable at any time.
Finally, we are conscious that for your son/daughter, this is the beginning of a new phase not only in their education but also in their personal development. We understand that the transition from the familiarity of Primary School to a new Secondary School can be challenging and daunting. We encourage you to chat to your child(ren) about their experiences and how they are settling in. Please reassure them that this transition is different for everybody and it can take longer for some to settle than others. Calasanctius has many formal support structures in place to aid and support each student's arrival into our school. Please see links below for some important information about school life in Calasanctius College.
The Transition from Primary to Secondary School - important information
Top Tips from Students for New Students
Top Tips from Parents for 1st Yr Parents
Education Passport - Information Transfer from Primary to Post-Primary
Transition to Post Primary for 1st Yr Parents - National Parents Council
School Support Structures
School Uniform