P4 Information
Contact Number/Process
If you wish to contact your child's Teacher you should write a note in the Planner, stop by in person or send in a letter.
Contact
St. Andrew's College
Booterstown Avenue
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Ireland
E-MAIL - information@st-andrews.ie
Length of School Day
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8.50am - 3.00pm
Wednesday - 8.50am - 1.00pm
Break Times
Monday - Friday - 10.55am - 11.12am and 12.30pm - 1.10pm
Lunches
A hot lunch is provided. Lunch tickets can be purchased in advance from Reception at 11.00 am on any day. If they wish, students may bring their own lunches and snacks. Milk is available during mid-morning break. Parents will be informed of the details at the start of the school year.
Subjects to be studied are as follows:
Core Curriculum
English
Oral: Children are enabled to present ideas in a logical sequence, discuss favourite moments, important events and exciting characters in a story or poem.
Reading: Children are encouraged to read for pleasure and information. To read with fluency and comprehension. To develop a range of comprehension strategies to deal with narrative, expository and representational skills.
Writing: Developing confidence and ability to write independently and accurately. Learn how to revise and redraft writing with increasing grammatical accuracy and a command of spelling ability to summarize.
Maths
Children explore and identify place value in whole numbers 0 - 9999, identify fractions and equivalent forms of fractions, identify place value of whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places, an understanding of length, weight, capacity, and time, and problems based on all topics covered.
Irish*
For the Non-Irish students there is a course of ESL or US Studies while Irish class is taking place
For a detailed outline of the Irish Programme in St. Andrew's College, Preparatory Department, please see the Irish Curriculum heading on the general Prep School page
*Department of Education and Science regulations regarding exemption from the study of Irish
Exemption may be granted:
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To students whose primary education up to the age of eleven was received in Northern Ireland or outside Ireland
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To students who were previously enrolled as recognised students in a primary or second level school who are being re-enrolled after a period spent abroad, providing that at least three years have elapsed since the previous enrollment in the State and the student is at least 11 years of age on re-enrollment
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To students who have a specific learning disability
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To students from abroad who have no understanding of English
S.E.S.E.(Social, Environmental and Scientific Education)
The SESE course integrates the four closely linked subject areas of History, Geography, Science, and SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education).
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The Geography course encompasses different aspects of the environment with emphasis on Ireland.
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The History course covers stories from the past both Irish and from abroad.
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The Science course includes practical experiments regarding living things and energy and forces.
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The SPHE focuses on the individual child interacting with the wider world.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out by oral and written exercises and end of term tests.
Additional Subjects
Music, Drama, Games/PE, Art, Computer, Religious Education, European Languages: French, German, and Spanish.
European Language Programme
Pupils may choose to study French, German or Spanish. Classes are taught by native speakers. In order to achieve continuity we recommend that a child remain with the language which he/she chooses initially to study.
ESL - English as Another Language
This facility is provided for the benefit of students whose first language is not English. Five classes per week are normally scheduled.
Introduction to Computers
One class per week concentrating on developing computer skills. The class takes place in one of the computer laboratories with a specialist primary school computer studies teacher.
Library
Each class has Library Class once a week. Books may be borrowed at this class and returned the following week.
A child by arrangement can use the library for research purposes.
Sports
Rugby
This sport is open to all boys from P4 - P6. There are three teams in the Junior School - Under 10, Under 11 and Under 12. Matches are organized regularly for all teams during the school year.
Tennis
Tennis coaching is open to all children from P2 - P6. Competitions and leagues are organized throughout the year.
Swimming
The children are transported to Newpark Swimming Pool by coach. They must be collected directly from the pool, as there is no return coach to the School.
Hockey
Available to both boys and girls in P4. Details of times are announced at the beginning of the school year.
Extra-curricular Activities
Choir
There is a Preparatory Department Choir open to all boys and girls from P3 - P6. We encourage each child to enjoy music and learn the discipline of choral singing to a high standard.
Ballet
Classical Ballet classes take place on Wednesday afternoons in the Junior Hall where there are regulation ballet barres, wooden floor and piano. If they so wish, children are prepared for examinations of the Royal Academy of Dancing. They also take part in musicals and other shows. A facility known as 'ballet-sit' exists whereby a child staying on for this extra-curricular activity may avail of a supervised study period.
Irish Dancing
Irish Dancing classes take place one afternoon per week. If they so wish, the children are prepared for examinations and feiseanna. Enjoyment of Irish Dancing and music are the essential ingredients of this activity. Irish Dancing takes place in the Junior Hall.
Chess club
A very popular activity - open to all. Students are taught the basics of chess and are encouraged to take part in competitions.
Prep
For younger brothers and sisters of Secondary Department students we provide supervision between 3.00 and 3.50 pm so that they can go home together.
After School Care Club
An after school club runs for 21/2 hours every day. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3.00pm to 5.30pm and Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
St Andrew's supplies copybooks. Pupils need to provide pens, pencils, erasers and a schoolbag for carrying school books. We would also recommend a separate bag for carrying Sports Gear.
School Uniform
Girls
School Blazer
Grey Skirt
White or grey blouse
Grey V neck pullover
School tie
Navy anorak or raincoat
Black leather shoes
Grey knee socks or tights
Boys
School Blazer
Mid-grey trousers
White or grey shirt
Grey V neck pullover
School tie
Navy anorak or raincoat
Black leather shoes
Grey socks
Sports Uniform
Girls
White Shorts
White T- shirt
Navy Tracksuit
Sport socks
Runners
Blue Hockey skirt
Hockey stick
White crested sweatshirt
Boys
White Shorts
White T- shirt
Navy Tracksuit
Sport socks
Runners
Blue/white quartered sweatshirt
White rugby/soccer shorts
White/blue rugby/soccer shirt
OFFICIAL STOCKISTS - Uniformity Dun Laoghaire
A second-hand uniform sale is organised annually in June by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Uniformity visit the school annually in June for one day and set up shop in the school for that day.
Monthly Bulletin
An information bulletin is sent to parents every month. It includes details of current events and activities in the Preparatory Department.
Reports
Computerised reports are issued at the end of each term.
Lost Property
To inquire about or retrieve items of lost property, pupils should refer to their class teacher or check at the Lost Property Office in the Dining Hall at the following times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
8.15am - 8.30am
1.30pm - 1.45pm
Wednesday
8.15am - 8.30am
1.00pm - 1.15pm
