Glenamaddy Community School Calendar 2018/19 |
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Wednesday 17th Oct | P/T meeting for Leaving Cert students 4.15 – 6.45pm |
October Mid-term Break | 29th October to 2nd November inclusive |
Thursday 8th November | P/T meeting for Junior Cert students 4.15 – 6.45pm |
Tuesday 20th November | P/T meeting for 5th Year & TY students 4.15 – 6.45pm |
Wednesday 21st November | Junior Cycle Training Day for Teachers - No Classes |
Tuesday 4th December | P/T meeting for Second Years 4.15 – 6.45pm |
Monday 10th December | Discretionary Day - No School |
Christmas Holidays | School closes Friday 21st December 1.15pm & re-opens 7th January 2019 |
Thursday 24th January | P/T meeting for First Years 4.15 – 6.45pm |
February Mid-term Break | 18th – 22nd February inclusive |
Bank Holiday | Monday 18th March - St Patrick’s Day |
Thursday 21st March | Follow-Up P/T Meeting for Leaving Cert |
Easter Holidays | 15th April - 26th April 2019 |
May Bank Holiday | Monday 6th May |
Summer Holidays | 31st May 2019 |
You will be notified of any additional training days or any changes to this calendar by text or letter. |
Student Assessment &School Reports 2018/19
We will operate the following methods of assessment & reporting to students and parents for the coming year. Using the Assessment for Learning model is good practice and ensures students receive constructive feedback.
Year | Methods of Assessments & Reporting to Parents |
6th Year & 3rd Year |
Continual assessment with regular testing, assignments, projects or practical exams as is best suited to the class group and subject area. Please ensure all students complete all assessments. Complete reports for posting home by 5th December 2018. Focus on finishing courses right up to Christmas holidays & mock exams, which take place before mid-term, 4th - 15th February. Leaving Cert Parent Teacher Meeting on Wednesday 17th October Junior Cert Parent Teacher Meeting on Thursday 8th November Follow-up Leaving Cert Parent Teacher Meeting on Thursday 21st March Oral Irish & French exams are scheduled for the last week of March & the first week of April. |
5th Year & TY |
Timetabled exams at Christmas & Summer. Complete reports by 14th January & 10th June. 5th Year & TY Parent Teacher Meeting on Tuesday 20th November |
2nd Year |
Timetabled exams at Christmas & Summer. Complete reports by 14th January & 10th June. 2nd Year Parent Teacher Meeting on Tuesday 4th December |
1st Year |
Continual assessment with regular class tests. Formal timetabled exams at Summer. Complete reports for posting home by 4th December & 10th June. 1st Year Parent Teacher Meeting on Thursday 24th January |