PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL
THURLES
ADMISSIONS POLICY
SCHOOL YEAR 2018 – 2019
CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
As a Presentation School, we promote the dignity of our girls by educating them in a Catholic environment, nurturing and encouraging their personal development, thus empowering them to achieve their full potential as individuals and as members of society.
SCHOOL PROFILE
Presentation Secondary School Thurles is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for girls only, operating under the Trusteeship of CEIST which supports the Religious and Educational Philosophy of the Foundress of the Presentation Order, Nano Nagle.
Key Elements of CEIST
Promoting Spiritual and Human Development
We believe a knowledge of and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ give meaning and purpose to our lives.
Achieving Quality in Teaching and Learning
We are committed to excellence and to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning.
Showing Respect for Every Person
We respect the unique and intrinsic value of every person
Creating Community
Our Schools are faith communities of welcome and hospitality where Gospel values are lived and where there is special care for those most in need.
Being Just and Responsible
We seek to act justly and responsibly in all our relationships.
The school is managed by a Board of Management, is funded by the Department of Education and Science and operates within the regulations and guidelines set down by that Department. The school has an active Parents’ Association, a strong Students’ Council and an established Boarding School.
Since 1817 the Presentation Sisters have involved in education in Thurles, where they have dedicated themselves to serving the community by providing primary and secondary education in the town. Our present Secondary School for girls was built in 1970.
Presentation Secondary School aims, with the resources available, to provide the best possible environment in order to cater for the cultural, educational, moral, physical, religious, social linguistic and spiritual values and traditions of all students. We show special concern for the disadvantaged and we make every effort to ensure that the uniqueness and dignity of each girl is respected and responded to, especially through the pastoral care system in school. We realise too, that we must cater for the changing needs of today’s world and towards that end, we frequently review our various programmes. Being keenly aware of the ever- increasing effect of outside influences on the lives of our students, we are even more concerned to maintain Christian values and practices.
Working together as a school community, the Board of Management, parents, staff, students and boarding school personnel aim to provide an environment which will allow each girl to develop intellectually, physically, morally, socially and spiritually so as they will be able to fulfil their role in society.
Within the context of the Department of Education and Science regulations and programmes, the rights of the Trustees/Board of Management as set out in the Education Act 1998 (Section 15 (1), (2),), and the funding and resources available the school supports the following principles: -
SCHOOL DETAILS
School Name : Presentation Secondary School
Address : Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Contact Details : Telephone : 0504 - 22291
Fax : 0504 – 21783
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Principal : Marie Collins
Deputy Principal : Trish O'Callaghan
Boarding School : Telephone 0504 – 21131
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Boarding School Manager : Noreen Bohan
Boarding School Deputy Manager : Christina Foley
Type of School : Voluntary Catholic Secondary School
Under the Trustee of CEIST
Grant aided by the Department of Education & Science
All Girls School
Management : The School is run by a Board of Management
The Board of Management is elected every 3 years – comprising of representatives from Trustees, Teachers and Parents.
Organisation : Parents’ Council
Students’ Council
School Day : 9.00a.m. – 4:00p.m(Monday and Tuesday)
9:00a.m- 3:20p.m (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
After School:
Sports : 4:10 – 5.00p.m(Monday, Tuesday)/ 3:30-4:30pm(Wednesday, Thursday)
Supervised Study : 4:00 – 6.00p.m.(Monday, Tuesday)/ 3:20-6:00 pm (Wednesday,Thursday,Friday)
Sports Study : 5.00 – 6.00p.m.
School Calendar : Issued Annually
School Courses and Subjects
Presentation Secondary School Thurles follows, the Curricular programmes set down by the Department of Education and Science, which may be amended from the time to time in accordance with the Education Act 1998 (Sections 9 and 30)
Junior Cycle : (3 Years) Senior Cycle : (2 years)
Religion Religion
Irish Irish
English English
Mathematics Mathematics
History History
Geography Geography
Science Physics
Business Studies Chemistry
French Biology
German Business
Home Economics Accounting
Art, Craft and Design Economics
Music French
S.P.H.E German
C.S.P.E. Social & Scientific
P.E. P.E.
Digital Media Literacy Art
Computers Music
Agricultural Science
L.C.V.P.
Career Guidance Counselling
The Principal allocates students to classes. Subject to sufficient demand and resources, the Board of Management reserves the right to determine the range and level of subjects on an annual basis.
Transition Year Programme
Transition Year is one programme. It provides a bridge to enable students make the transition from Junior to Senior Cycle. It encourages personal and social development and recognises the need for students to grow in independence. Transition Year fosters academic achievement as students prepare for a Leaving Certificate Programme, further study and adult and working life. It encourages the development of a wide range of transferable critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Subjects
Subjects may vary from year to year depending on the interests of the particular year group, taking in to account the resources and personnel available.
Leaving Certificate Applied Programme
The school offers an alternative programme, to the traditional Leaving Certificate called the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme. Some students may find this course more appropriate to meet their needs than the regular/established Leaving Certificate course. The School introduced this programme in 2001. It is a two-year programme. This new programme focuses on the talents of each individual student, helping her to apply her knowledge, skills and experience to practical tasks at school, in the workplace and in the wider community. It develops good communication and decision-making skills, encourages a sense of responsibility, and enhances self-esteem. Students who successfully complete the LCAP will receive a Leaving Certificate from the Department of Education and Science.
Admissions Policy
This policy operates in respect of admissions to the school in the following circumstances:
This policy aims to ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to enable the school:
Legal Framework
This policy is complaint with relevant sections of the:
Special Needs
The Board of Management welcomes students with special education needs unless the nature and degree of these needs is such that to enrol the student would be inconsistent with both the best interests of the student herself and the effective provision of education for the other students with whom the student concerned is to be educated. While recognising and fully supporting parents’ rights to select a school of their choice for their children , the school’s ability to accept students with special needs is dependent on the supply of resources, suitable to the needs of the individual student being supplied by the Department of Education and Skills (DES). Hence the Board of Management reserves the right to postpone admission until such resources have been provided by the Department of Education and Skills.
Parents of Students with special needs should inform the school as early as possible so that an application may be made to the Department of Education and Skills to have the resources necessary to meet the special needs of the student at the commencement of the school year. Parents are strongly advised to inform the school of the full details of their daughter’s special needs well in advance of making an application to enrol. The Board of Management will do all that is reasonably possible to secure the resources to meet the needs of these students.
Procedures Relating to Admission into First Year
The Open Night for incoming First year students will be held on November 19th, 2015. Alternatively, information concerning Open Night can be obtained by contacting the school office and Application forms are also available from the office on request and website. Application forms to be returned by December 11th, 2015.
If the school is over-subscribed, the following criteria will be applied in selecting applicants.
Procedures relating to Admission to a year other than First Year
Procedure:
Enrolment Criteria
Procedures Relating to Admission to Specific Programmes, Subjects or Subject Level
If the demand for a specific programme, subject or subject level exceeds the number of places available then the school will make every effort, within the constraints of teaching resources, to accommodate the student. Where it is not possible to accommodate all applicants then priority will be given to students from within the school. A lottery will be held to fill remaining places.
Entry to Transition Year (TY)
It is the stated intention of the Board of Management of Presentation Secondary School, Thurles that as many students as possible experience the Transition Year Programme in the School. This Programme is designed to broaden the educational experience of the student and further prepare her for the Leaving Certificate Programme. A copy of the TY Programme may be acquired by contacting the Principal of the school.
Procedure for applying: All students wishing to follow the TY Programme must
Because of the finite nature of resources, it may not be possible to accept all students that apply into TY. In such circumstances the following limits and criteria will apply.
Entry to Leaving Certificate Applied Programme
Because of the finite nature of resources, it may not be possible to accept all students that apply into LCA. In such circumstances the following limits and criteria will apply.
Entry to Specific Subjects will be determined by the subject choice process, where students indicate their preferred options and school allocates classes. The availability of subjects to students is dependent on resources available to the school.
Admission to repeat a year: All such applications are subject to Dept of Education & Skills Circular Letter M2/95. Applications must be in the light of the class size and overall enrolment restrictions set out elsewhere in this policy. Applications must be in writing and must state the relevant Circular and particular clause(s) being invoked in support of the application and must be accompanied by supporting documentation, as appropriate. The school must be satisfied that the applicant, in light of the special circumstances that gave rise to the application, applied herself to the best of her ability. The application to repeat the year will only be successful subject to all first time applicants having been accommodated.
Admission to repeat the Leaving Cert Programme: The School does not operate a repeat Leaving Certificate Programme. It does not provide any additional teaching to cover material normally covered in year 1 of the Leaving Certificate Programme. Students who apply to repeat the Leaving Certificate will be considered in the context of places available in the relevant subjects, the overall programme and overall enrolment within the school. The student’s previous academic record, application to studies, and attendance will also be taken into account.
Decision-Making Process Regarding Entry to First Year, other Year Groups and Specific Programmes and Subjects.
This is a matter for the Board of Management but is normally delegated to the Principal, who decides on such matters in accordance with the school’s general policies. The Principal may refer any application to the Board for decision.
Right Of Refusal
The school reserves the right to refuse enrolment to any student in exceptional cases.
Such an exceptional case could include the following:
Ultimately, the right to refuse admission is a matter for the Board of Management, who must balance the rights of the individual alongside the rights of the school community in line with legislation.
Right of Appeal
Where a student is refused admission to the school or to a specific programme within the school, they have the right to appeal this decision to the Board of Management, or under S.29 of the Education Act, to the Secretary General of the Dept. of Education and Skills.
Other Relevant Policies
All School policies are available from the school on request. Some policies can be viewed on the school website.
Equality of Access and Participation
Guided by the Principles of the School Mission Statement, Presentation Secondary School, will ensure no girl will be refused admission for reasons of religion, ethnicity, special educational needs (unless the needs cannot be met by the school, as outlined above), disability, traveller status, asylum seeker/refugee status, sexual orientation, family or social status.
Parents/Guardians
The school relies on parents/guardians to provide it with complete information and to update us in writing with any changes in the information provided. Unless and until we are otherwise informed in writing, all correspondence in relation to the student will be sent to the address indicated on the enrolment form. In the case of parents who have separated, and where the school has been notified of same, the school will arrange for both parties to receive correspondence in relation to the child, if requested to do so in writing. The Principal will also, when requested by a parent try to facilitate involvement by both parties in parent-teacher meetings. Should a parent or student wish to update or access their personal data, they should write to the Principal.
Data Protection
The School is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003. Personal data supplied on the enrolment form will be used for the purposes of student enrolment, registration – including the October returns to the Department of Education and Skills, administration, child welfare, the school texting service for parents and to fulfil any other legal obligations. While the information provided will generally be treated as confidential to the school, from time to time it may be necessary for us to exchange personal data on a confidential basis with other bodies including the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Social & Family Affairs, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive and the National Educational Welfare Board.
Review Procedures
The Board of Management will review the Admission Policy annually in line with evolving legislation and practice, including the Education Acts, the Equal Status Act and all related statutory and regulatory requirements.
ENROLMENT FORM – ACADEMIC YEAR 2019 – 2020
Year of Entry other than First Year
Date of Enrolment:________________________________________________________________
Year you are enrolling for in this school ___________ Irish Exemption Y/N ________________
Pupil’s Surname:_______________________ Christian Name:____________________________
(as on her Birth Cert)
Christian Name by which she is known:_______________________________________________
Date of Birth:______________________ PPS No.(must be provided)_______________________
Family Medical Card : Yes_______ No _______ Card No._________________________
Post Primary School(s) attended:___________________________Dates:____________________
School Phone No:_____________________ Post Primary School Roll No:__________________
Home Address:____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone No:___________________________ Pupil’s Mobile:__________________________
Country of Birth:_______________________ Passport(s) held:____________________________
(e.g. Irish) ____________________________
Day Pupil Boarder Day Boarder
Father’s Full Name:__________________________________Mobile No.:_____________________
Occupation:___________________________ Place of Work:________________________________
Mother’s Full Name:________________________________Maiden Name:____________________
Occupation:___________________________ Place of Work:________________________________
Past Pupil Yes _________ No _________ Mobile No:_________________________________
Name/s and Address/es for Correspondence:____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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No. of Children in Family:________ Boys _____ Girls _____ Place in Family:_______
Sisters who are presently attending this school
Name:____________________________________ Year Group_________________________
Name:____________________________________ Year Group_________________________
Sisters who are past pupils of this school
Name:____________________________________ Year of Completion________________________
Name:___________________________________ Year of Completion________________________
MEDICAL INFORMATION
In the event of an accident or medical emergency, we ask your permission to bring your daughter to the doctor / hospital
Signed:___________________________________________
Family Doctor’s Name:_________________________________ Phone No.____________________
Does your child suffer from allergies? (Give details – e.g. penicillin, nuts, plasters, etc)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Has your daughter any health issues that would effect full participation in school life? (Give details)
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Eyesight problems?___________________________________________________________
Hearing problems?___________________________________________________________
Please enclose the following with this Enrolment Form:
Parents / Guardians are advised that by signing this form they are indicating their consent to this information being held by the school and to it being shared with the Department of Education and Skills.
Signed:___________________________________________ (Mother)
Signed:___________________________________________ (Father)
ENROLMENT FORM – ACADEMIC YEAR 2015 - 2016
Pupil’s Surname:_______________________ Christian Name:____________________________
(as on her Birth Cert)
Christian Name by which she is known:_______________________________________________
Date of Birth:______________________ PPS No.(must be provided)_______________________
Family Medical Card : Yes_______ No _______ Card No._________________________
Primary School(s) attended:_____________________________Dates:______________________
Primary School Phone No:___________________ Primary School Roll No:__________________
Home Address:____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone No:___________________________ Pupil’s Mobile:__________________________
Country of Birth:_______________________ Passport(s) held:____________________________
(e.g. Irish) ____________________________
Day Pupil Boarder Day Boarder
Father’s Full Name:__________________________________Mobile No.:_____________________
Occupation:___________________________ Place of Work:________________________________
Mother’s Full Name:________________________________Maiden Name:____________________
Occupation:___________________________ Place of Work:________________________________
Past Pupil Yes _________ No _________ Mobile No:_________________________________
Name/s and Address/es for Correspondence:____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
No. of Children in Family:________ Boys _____ Girls _____ Place in Family:_______
Sisters who are presently attending this school
Name:____________________________________ Year Group_________________________
Name:____________________________________ Year Group_________________________
Sisters who are past pupils of this school
Name:____________________________________ Year of Completion________________________
Name:___________________________________ Year of Completion________________________
MEDICAL INFORMATION
In the event of an accident or medical emergency, we ask your permission to bring your daughter to the doctor / hospital
Signed:___________________________________________
Family Doctor’s Name:_________________________________ Phone No.____________________
Does your child suffer from allergies? (Give details – e.g. penicillin, nuts, plasters, etc)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Has your daughter any health issues that would effect full participation in school life? (Give details)
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Eyesight problems?___________________________________________________________
Hearing problems?___________________________________________________________
Please enclose the following with this Enrolment Form:
Parents / Guardians are advised that by signing this form they are indicating their consent to this information being held by the school and to it being shared with the Department of Education and Skills.
Completed application forms to be returned by Friday 12th December 2014
Signed:___________________________________________ (Mother)
Signed:___________________________________________ (Father)
FORM RE: INTERVIEW WITH FIRST YEAR / INCOMING STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN
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Name: ____________________________ Day Pupil Boarder Day Boarder
Parents: Father ____________________________ Mother ____________________________
Mother’s Maiden Name: __________________________ Past Pupil: _____________________
Title/Name and Postal Address for all correspondence: (1) _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(2) (If applicable) ________________________________________________________________
Mobile No: Father ___________________ Mother ___________________ Other ____________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
Parents Working: ________________________________________________________________
Position in Family ____________________________________ Sisters: ____________________
Health: _________________________________ If sick, anyone at home: ___________________
Doctor: _________________________
Concerns about Secondary School: __________________________________________________
Transport to School: _____________________________________________________________
Primary School / Previous School: __________________________________________________
Primary/Previous School History: (i) Attendance ______________________________________
(ii) Strengths: ________________________ (iii)Weaknesses: _____________________________
(iv) Resource received ___________________________________________________________
(v) Homework Pattern: (Regular/length of time/anxieties) _______________________________
Interests/Achievements: Art_____________________ Music _____________________________
Sport __________________________________________________________________________
Other: _________________________________________________________________________
Friends: (1) ___________________________ (2) ____________________________________
Family Concerns / Circumstances: __________________________________________________
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Parents informed re: Supervised Study Lunchtime Books Uniform
Other: _________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ___________________________________ Date: ______________________________
APPLICATION FORM FOR TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME 2015/2016
NAME: _______________________________
CLASS: ______________________________
AGE: ______________________________
(1) THREE REASONS WHY I WOULD LIKE TO DO THE TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME:
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________
(2) I ENJOY SCHOOL BECAUSE:
(A)______________________________________________________________________(B)______________________________________________________________________
(3) THE AREAS I FIND MOST CHALLENGING ABOUT SCHOOL ARE:
(A)______________________________________________________________________(B)______________________________________________________________________
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(4) A. I WOULD RATE MY WORK AT SCHOOL AS:
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I WORK VERY HARD
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I WORK REASONABLY WELL
I I DO AS LITTLE AS I CAN TO GET BY
B. THE REASON FOR THE ABOVE ANSWER:
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P.T.O
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SIGNED:
PUPIL’S NAME _______________________________ DATE: _____________________
PARENTS
MOTHER: __________________________ FATHER: ___________________________
Please return completed forms to Ms. M. O’Brien before March 9TH 2015
STUDENT INTERVIEW FOR TRANSITION YEAR ENTRY 2015/2016
NAME: _____________________ CLASS: _____________________
(N.B. As on Passport)
DATE OF BIRTH : _____________
Attendance _____ Total no of days missed this year. (Check with printout).
Third Year
What are your favourite subjects: __________________________________________
Language: French _______ German ________
What level are you planning to take for Junior Certificate Exam in:
H O
Irish EXEMPT
English
Maths
Mock Exams: – What results were you pleased with? __________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How would you describe your participation in class? __________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Involvement in School Activities
Are you involved in after school sport or any extra curricular activity ________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever represented the school? ______________________________________
What teams do you belong to? _____________________________________________
Have you ever been class prefect? _________________________________________
Community Involvement
Are you involved in your parish? ___________________________________________
Transition Year
List your personal qualities that will enhance the TY programme:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What do you hope to achieve in TY:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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What is your biggest concern about doing Transition Year:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What work experience interests you? Where?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing and able to participate in after school activities? e.g. young scientist, debating, mini-co etc.
Yes No
Participation in the school musical is compulsory and you must be available for all rehearsals.
A charge of €10 per week applies to TY students. Do you think this will pose a problem? Yes No
Extra charges apply for the trip to Delphi, ECDL and the Gaeltacht. Do you think this will pose a problem?
YES NO UNSURE
The foreign trip is optional. Do you intend to travel?
YES NO UNSURE
Are you aware that a deposit must be paid in advance for TY? YES NO
Name your friends (1) ________________________
(2) ________________________
(3) ________________________
(4) ________________________
(5) ________________________
Other
Is there anything you would like to experience which is not presently in Transition Year.
______________________________________________________________________
Discipline/Behaviour Record:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Pupil: ____________________________ Date: _________________
Signature of Teacher : ________________________ Date: __________________
School Rules and Standards of Behaviour
The code of behaviour encompasses the use of the student journal, school uniform rules, general school rules and procedures, school safety regulations, study and homework.
P.E. Uniform consists of: O’Neills Navy school crested top, O’Neills Navy tracksuit shell bottoms, (absolutely no leggings), White Polo Shirt, Runners. The PE Uniform is to be worn only for PE classes sporting events.
15. Ear phones/headphones must not be used by students in school unless specified by the teacher.
16. Students are not permitted to access class for books while class is in progress.
The Presentation Secondary School Thurles
Principal: Marie Collins
Deputy Principal: Patricia O'Callaghan
Chairperson of the Board of Management: Margaret Skehan
Phone No: 0504-22291
Fax No: 0504-21783
Website Address: www.presthurles.ie
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Twitter: @PresThurles
Facebook: Presentation Secondary
The Presentation Boarding School :
Boarding School Manager: Noreen Bohan
Boarding School Assistant Manager: Bernie Hughes
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Phone No: (0504)21131/ (085) 8062947
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Presentation Secondary School Thurles
Social Media Policy
December 2017
Introduction
Presentation Secondary School Thurles recognizes that access to technology in school gives students, parents and teachers greater opportunities to learn, engage, communicate, and develop skills that will prepare them for work, life, and citizenship. We are committed to helping students develop 21st-century technology and communication skills.
To that end, this Social Media Policy outlines the guidelines and behaviours that users are expected to follow when using school technologies or when using personally-owned devices on the school grounds.
We encourage teachers, students, staff, and other school community members to use social networking/media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) as a way to connect with others, share educational resources, create and curate educational content, and enhance the classroom experience. While social networking is fun and valuable, there are some risks you should keep in mind when using these tools. In the social media world, the lines are blurred between what is public or private, personal or professional.
We’ve created these social networking/media guidelines for you to follow when representing the school in the virtual world. Presentation Thurles computer network is intended for educational purposes only. All activity over our network may be monitored and access to certain online content is restricted in accordance with our school policies.
Please do the following:
Use good judgment
Be respectful
Be responsible and ethical
Don’t share the following:
Confidential information
Private and personal information
Please be cautious with respect to:
Images
Other sites
Netiquette
Personal Safety
If you see a message, comment, image, or anything else online that makes you concerned for your personal safety:
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying will not be tolerated.
Engaging in these behaviours, or any online activities intended to harm (physically or emotionally) another person, will result in severe disciplinary actions. In some cases, cyberbullying can be a crime. Remember that your activities are monitored and retained by others.
Examples of Acceptable Use
I will:
Examples of Unacceptable Use
I will not:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Users should use their own good judgment when using social media.
Limitation of Liability
Presentation Secondary School Thurles will not be responsible for damage or harm to persons, files, data, or hardware.
Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy
Violations of this policy may have disciplinary repercussions, including:
Success Criteria Ensure a safe environment for all our children. |
Increase awareness among the children and staff about appropriate use of social media and respect each others privacy. Review This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis. |
Implementation
This policy was ratified by the School Principal and Board of Management on _________________ and circulated to all staff and parents. It will be implemented from ___________
Signed: ______________________(Principal)
Date: _______________