Curriculum
In St. Louis
Infant School we follow the Primary School Curriculum as set out by
the Department of Education and Science.
The core
subjects in our curriculum are:
English
Gaeilge
Maths
SESE (Social Environmental and Scientific Education)
Music
Visual Arts
Drama
Physical Education
SPHE (Social Personal and Health Education)
Religion
Extra-Curricular Activities:
The school offers a variety of
extra-curricular classes. These include Irish Dancing, Ballet,
Speech & Drama, Swimming, Soccer, Tennis,
Art and Recorder Classes.
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Delivering the
curriculum:
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To enhance our delivery of the curriculum
throughout the school year the children benefit from a wide range of
outings and activities
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Each year our First Class pupils attend the
Irish Times 'Music in the Classroom' series in the National Concert
Hall
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Each class has an organised school outing
in June every year.
We also have a variety of visitors to our
school. Our school participates in the Junior Achievement Programme,
and each class has a field trip in June with renowned
environmentalist Eanna Ní Lamhna. The children have also benefited
from a visit from the author Gillian Perdue.
Learning Support/Special Needs:
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Pupils’ progress is closely monitored in class.
· Our support teachers provide extra help for pupils who need help with reading.
We have a special initiative called 'Power hour'. This is a targeted
literacy programme which enhances reading. We also run a paired reading programme where
parents help the children to practice their reading .
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St Louis Infant School is an inclusive school and we
accommodate children with special needs.
Policy Documents:
List of Policy Documents pertaining to St. Louis Infant School
Curricular Policies:
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English
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Gaeilge
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Mathematics
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Science
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Geography
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History
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Music
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Visual Art
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Drama
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SPHE
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P.E.
·
Religious Education (currently being
updated)
Organizational Plans & Policies
Section 1 – Policies required by Legislation:
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Enrolment Policy
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Equality of Access/Participation
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Safety Statement
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Code of Behaviour (included: A Parent’s
Guide to Behaviour & Discipline in SLIS)
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Anti-Bullying Policy (Pupils)
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Adult-Bullying / Sexual Harassment
Policy (Adults)
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Record Keeping Policy
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Attendance Policy
Section 2 – Policies Supported by National
Guidelines:
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Special Education Policy
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RSE Policy
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Substance Use Policy
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Child Protection Policy
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Assessment Policy
Section 3 – Other Organizational Policies:
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Critical Incident Policy
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Procedure for Administration of
Medicines
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Procedure of Administration & Recording
of First Aid
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Policy for Supervision & Behaviour
during recreation periods
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Communications Policy
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Guidelines for Written Reports to
Parents
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Homework Policy
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Healthy Eating Policy
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Procedures for Short Term Planning
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Special Needs Assistants Policy
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EAL Policy
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Internet – Acceptable Use Policy
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In-School Management Policy
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EPV Day Policy
Section 4 – Practices & Procedures:
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Fire Drill
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Induction of New Teachers
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Memo to Substitute Teachers
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Competition & Commercial Policy
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Staff Meetings – Procedures & Practices
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Mobile Phone Policy
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School Tours
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Parking at SLIS
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Use of Automated Gates
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School Calendar – Procedures & Practices
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Parent/Teacher Meeting Policy
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Allocation of Teaching Duties
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Allocation of Pupils to Classes
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Roll Books/Notebooks/Teacher’s
Attendance Books
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Code of Dress
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Green Schools
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Extra-Curricular Activities Policy
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Rules for Use of Toilets
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Procedures for Referral of Pupils for
Psychological Assessment
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Textbook Selection / Book rental Scheme
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Policy on Work Experience Students
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Procedures for reception & dismissal of
pupils
Section 5 - Policies currently being planned/ratified:
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Intercultural & Inclusion Policy
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Custody & Separation Policy
· Religious Education Policy