About Schull Community College

"The College is a co-educational school catering for the educational needs of the post-primary population of the Mizen peninsula.

Its essential role is that of a caring community, setting standards which will enable each pupil to develop his or her full potential."


Aims
Staff and Students
College Code of Conduct
Useful Information
Aims
Schull Community College has always been very aware of its role, and responsibilities as a community college. The College has established a number of aims which most clearly fulfill this function.

1. The Personal Development of the Student

The school seeks to provide a firm moral and disciplinary structure within which a caring environment can develop and pupils have the freedom to grow and learn. The school recognises the importance of individual development and promotes this through encouraging self-respect, self-confidence, self-discipline, self-reliance and self-motivation, the development of consideration for others, together with promotion of the moral and spiritual values needed in a changing society.

2. The Intellectual Development of the Student

To enable students to achieve the highest academic standards of which they are capable and to translate these standards into appropriate qualifications either to proceed to further education or to avail of employment opportunities when they leave the school. To this end the school provides a balanced general curriculum within which the individual's intellectual and creative potential can be developed to the full.

3. The Social Development of the Students

(a) Social Education: To develop and encourage social, cultural and recreational skills and interests, so as to enable pupils to play their full part as responsible citizens.

(b) Clubs, Teams: To provide appropriate opportunities both in and out of school and over as wide a range as possible, for team, group and individual activities.

(c) Visits, Courses: To promote residential and day visits and courses, locally, nationally and abroad.

(d) Skills for Life: To equip pupils with a working knowledge of institutions and of skills needed in adult life and to impart an appreciation of the technological and scientific world.

(e) Leisure: To encourage the active and beneficial use of private leisure time.

4. The Close Involvement of the School in the Community

-To make the school an integral part of the whole community from which it draws its pupils, and of the wider community of society, by seeking:

- To involve parents closely in their children's education and in the wider aspects of school life, and to establish a partnership between home and school.

- To meet the educational needs of the whole community within the limits of the staff and resources available.

- To promote all kinds of service to the community, whether by groups or individuals, in or out of school.

- To encourage appropriate involvement in the school by members of the community.

- To maximise community use of school premises, grounds and facilities, provided only that this use is not to the detriment of the school itself.

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Staff and students
Schull Community College currently boasts a staff of some 40 teachers, covering all areas of the curriculum. These teachers have the necessary qualifications - both in terms of education and experience - to guarantee the College's high standard of educational excellence.

From its small roots, the College has grown to a stage where it now caters for the needs of approximately 400 students, male and female, drawn from all over the Mizen peninsula and from further afield. A wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds within the student population ensures that inter-student contact is always an enriching experience.





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College Code of Conduct
1. Students shall show respect and courtesy to the members of the teaching staff and to one another. They shall obey the directions of their teachers at all times.
2. Application to study, punctuality and regularity in attending school, together with participation in school activities as required, is also expected.
3 Students are expected to give of their best in class at all times, and to attend to their study and homework conscientiously.
4. When absent for a day or half-day, a parent's note of explanation must be given to the class teacher.

In the case of a continued absence from class (three or more days), parents should phone or forward a written explanation to the Class Teacher.

Permission of Principal, Vice-Principal or Class Teacher must be sought to leave the school premises at any time. If at all possible, medical or dental appointments should be made for times outside of school hours.
5. Pupils should pay attention to personal neatness and also to tidiness of classrooms, corridors, school yard, etc.
6. Students must respect school property. Accidental damage should be reported immediately.
7. Students are answerable to the School Authorities for any misbehaviour outside of school which reflects discredit on the school and they are subject to disciplinary action within the school.
8. In the interests of the health of all pupils, smoking is not permitted in the school or its environs. Students are strictly forbidden to smoke in any place while in school uniform. For reasons of health and cleanliness chewing gum is also strictly forbidden within the school.
9. For serious misconduct, or for continuous misdemeanours, a student may be suspended or dismissed from school at any time during the year. In such circumstances the student's parents will be notified
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10. The use of mobile phone or other electronic transmitting device is forbidden.
11. Dress code:
School uniform is a requirement. This consists of:

Girls- Maroon round-neck sweatshirt with crest inset. Light grey or maroon polo shirt with crest inset. Charcoal grey skirt or slacks (no cord or denim trousers). Black footwear.

Boys- Maroon round-neck sweatshirt with crest inset. Light grey or maroon polo shirt with crest inset. Charcoal grey slacks (no cord or denim trousers). Black footwear.

Jewellery is restricted to the following:-
HANDS - one ring and one wrist-watch in total.
EARS - one pair of matching stud earrings worn, one in each ear.

P.E. All students attending P.E. class should have suitable P.E. clothing and non-marking soled P.E. shoes.

It is advisable to attach a tag bearing the student's name to all items of school
uniform.
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Useful Information

The School Day
School begins at 9.30 a.m. and finishes at 3.45 p.m. Students are expected to be on the premises and ready to attend class at 9.25 a.m.

There is a morning break from 11.15 - 11.30 during which a tuck-shop operates
Lunch break is from 1.15 - 2.00 p.m. A lunch canteen service is available.

School Books
A book loan scheme operates for the junior cycle classes. For a set fee per
year all required textbooks can be rented. This scheme was made possible
by the hard work and commitment of the College Parents Council which
provided the start-up finances through fund-raising and represents large
savings for parents in schoolbook costs.

Lockers
Student lockers have also been made available through the efforts of the
Parents Council.
Study
The Library is open for study from 8.30 a.m. each morning before classes
begin and until 5.30 p.m. each evening for those who wish to avail of it.

Supervised study sessions are also available to students.


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