Parent/Guardian Information Session 

5^th Year 2026/2027

Ethos and Culture�

A caring & safe environment.

Promotion of positive behaviour

Emphasis on positive values

Pillars- Respect, ambition, pride and kindness

Relationships – interpersonal connections.

Equitable & Inclusive.

Students having an active role in life of school.

Cross-curricular & Extra-Curricular.

Parental & Community Involvement.

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Our School Team

• Tutor – 1 per class group (some groups may have cotutors this year)
• Year Head – 1 per year group
• Teachers
• Students – Student Council, Committees, Teams & Clubs
• Special Needs Assistants
• Principal- Anthony Creevey
• Deputy Principals- Corinne O’Toole, Anna Whyte & Kathy Barrett
• Admin staff
• Porters

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Teaching Staff

Every effort has been made to give consistency of teachers for each student for all students. Due to some staff members leaving there will be some changes of teacher from last year however we had a very successful recruitment and have secured excellent, fully qualified teachers for all subjects and are very excited to welcome them to the team.

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We are a school that supports student teachers. When a student teacher is taking a class, the qualified teacher will be present in the classroom and involved in planning and teaching.

Strive Together: Respect, Ownership, Engagement

SSE THEME 26/27

1. Strive for Respect- Anti-Racism  
• Empowering students to recognise, report, and challenge racism, ensuring every member of our community feels safe, valued, and heard. 
2. Strive for Ownership- Student Accountability  
• Encouraging students to take ownership of their learning through organised study, accurate homework recording, and meaningful use of feedback.  
3. Strive for Engagement- Positive Engagement & Participation  
• Promoting positive engagement, behaviour and active participation so all students can fully engage with learning and reach their potential.  

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SSE THEME 26/27

Office 365- Outlook and Teams – student and teacher communication.

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Each Year Group will have their own teams and also subject teams. Teachers will also use OneNote to upload class materials. 

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There is an online ICT information session for Parent/Guardians posted to the website in the ICT section for support and help. This will be updated in the coming months.

Homework

We are moving to a digital platform for teachers assigning homework. You will now get your homework as a teams assignment.

You have a small student diary if you wish to write your homework down. A full explanation of how this new system will go is outlined here in this handbook that will be pinned to the top of your teams. 

The parent Version of this booklet is on the website- All your child's homework will now be recorded by their teachers in one central place so you can help them to stay on track.

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Social Media & Website:

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Instagram: @clonturkcc

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Facebook: Clonturk Community College

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Website: www.clonturkcc.ie

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School website Home Page: 

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Helpful buttons: 

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Communication

In Clonturk CC we value communication between all stakeholders- students, staff, parents/ guardians and our wider school community. 

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All communication going forward must be through Tyro. 

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Please be aware that you will not receive an immediate response. Please note that Teachers/Year Heads are unable to respond to emails immediately during the school day as they are teaching, and that inboxes are not monitored in the evenings or at night, however they will endeavor to respond to you or contact you via phone if necessary at their earliest convenience.

📵 Phones in School

• Keep It OFF

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As soon as students come through the school gate.

In bag or locker (make sure locker has a lock).

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• Headphones

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Devices are for educational use only.

Use of headphones with iPad only with teacher permission for educational use only.

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• Contacting Home

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Do not use phone to call/text home.

If unwell students should:

Tell Tutor, Year Head or go to the Office.

School staff will contact home & update Tyro

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⚠️ Health & Safety Reminder:

�Last year, some students contacted home, signed out, and left school without staff knowing — this is extremely unsafe and sanctions will apply this year if it continues.

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Being On Time & attending school:

Why it matters: Being late or missing school means missing learning, falling behind, and extra stress.

Late Procedures:

• Gates lock at 8:30.
• If late → sign in on device.
• Parents may be contacted if lateness continues.

If students are often late/absent in a month:

• 4 unexplained lates → ERT.
• 7 unexplained lates → tutor contacts home.
• Persistent lateness/attendance → meetings, extra supports, or suspension.

Supports for you:

• Tutor check-ins.
• Breakfast Club, journalling, extra help if needed.

Attendance Tips:

• Talk to tutor if struggling.
• Be honest about challenges.
• Small changes (sleep, travel plan, getting organised) make a big difference.

Communicating Absences/Lates (Parents)

             Please Do

• Use Tyro to communicate/record your child's absences 

�Be careful not to share your password with pupils or they can write their own note!

�                                               Please Do Not 

Email in or Ring the school – this can put the school office under enormous pressure and often communication can be delayed as a result. For serious or sensitive issues however please do let us know through the info account.

Record absences through Tyro.

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Visiting the School

Our vision is of a welcoming and vibrant school community in which all members will experience a real sense of active participation and belonging.

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All visitors arriving to the school MUST have an appointment. Anyone without a pre-arranged appointment will be asked to leave and schedule through the app.

�School Timetable�

Class begins at 8.30

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Tutor time- 10.30- 10.35

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Break time- 10.35- 10.50

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Lunch time- 12.55- 1.25

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Friday – Finish at 12:50

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Lockers

•Every student will be assigned a locker – We will take note of which student owns what locker, it is up to each students to ensure that they look after their own locker.

•Students should only access their lockers in the morning before school starts, at tutor time, and at the start of lunch..

•Students will need to bring their bags, books, and iPads with them when leaving for break and lunch.

•This will stop blockages in the hallways after break and lunch and will also avoid our students missing class time. 

Spare keys to lockers!!!

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Updated Dress Code policy 2026/2027

• Tracksuits are permitted  any day of the week. They MUST be worn on PE day. 
• Normal procedures for crop tops etc. 
• School trips and activities require school hoodie pending risk assessment (if the students need to be identifiable). If you do not have a hoody then please contact your Year Head.

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What the policy says about 'When the dress code is not followed'

If a student's clothing does not meet the functional requirements of this policy:

• Private Check-in: A staff member will speak with the student quietly, respectfully and with reference to this dress code.
• Practical Solution: The student will be offered a simple way to resolve the issue (e.g., removing a hood, tucking in a drawstring, or borrowing a clean school hoodie/tracksuit for the day).
• Dignity First: Students will not be required to stand in front of a class or a large group while their clothing is being discussed.
• Family Support: If a student regularly struggles to meet the dress code, the Year Head will reach out to the family to see if there are underlying barriers (such as financial or sensory needs) where the school can provide support.
• The dress code, as with all policies is supported by the Code of Positive behaviour. As agreed through stakeholder consultation: If the same issue happens three times, parents/guardians may be contacted, and you may be place on Extended Reflection Time.

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Calendars

Parents can access the general school calendar on Tyro or on the school website 

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Q and A

Please submit them on Tyro and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

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Thank you :) 

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