1st Year Induction

At Presentation Secondary School, we make every effort to make the transition from Primary to Secondary school as easy as possible. We are very aware that this transition is can cause some anxiety for both students and parents alike. Therefore, we take the following steps to ease that anxiety.

A School-in-Action day when students are in 5th/6th class, so they can begin to become familiar with the school environment and experience the ‘School in Action’.
A multi activity camp to bring the students in to the school again and get to know some of the boys and girls that may be in their class as well as some of the teachers.
In June, incoming students and parents are invited to meet with the Principal or Deputy Principal individually to voice any concerns before commencing 1st year.
We have a ‘Meitheal’ (Support) group in place for 1st year students made up of 5th year students. Each 1st year student is allocated a ‘Cara’ (friend) who will be their mentor for the duration of their 1st Year
The ‘Meitheal’ group will be involved in our 1st year induction day in August, as well as organising lunchtime activities for the students, which will make lunchtime a social, active time for students