Hartstown Community School - Phased Re-opening Information Evening LC 2021 and LCA 2021 March 2021
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Hartstown Community School Phased Re-opening Information Evening LC 2021 and LCA 2021 March 2021
Outline for the evening Welcome to all Phase 2 re-opening schedule – 6th years Phase 3 reopening schedule – 5th years Next phases – Full return and 3rd year engagement Covid –19 Response Plan Updates and Amendments Information from the Department of Education for parents on the return to school LC and LCA 2021 Q&A Finish at 6.40 Juniors/7.30pm Seniors
Phased & Cautious Return to School
Letter to Principals
1. Framework document
2. Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)
guidance on the reopening of schools
3. Summary of additions to COVID-19
Response Plan
The sequencing &timeframe for re-opening provision Phase 1 - Special classes – Monday 22nd February 2021 Phase 2 - Leaving Certificate classes – Monday 1 March 2021 Planning will continue about the return of the next priority group – 5th years during March with reference to public health. Next phases: • 5th years - Monday 15th March • All remaining post primary schools- Monday 12th April It should be noted that if the public health environment allows, then full re-opening of post- primary schools may occur in advance of the implementation of any other phases.
Public Health: (phased approach to the reopening of schools is in line with the current public health position.) Weekly reports (HSE) on the results of mass testing of close contacts in schools consistently show low detection rates in adults in schools for COVID-19. Strict adherence to the infection control and prevention measures in place for schools since September is required at all times. These measures are still considered highly effective for risk mitigation against transmission of COVID-19 +variants. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or is a close contact of a confirmed case must stay at home. The agreed framework for physical distancing – see classroom layouts for PP schools and SEN classrooms.
Remote Learning and
Teaching
• Staffing arrangements have temporarily altered for
teachers by the Department of Education.
• Some classes will be taught remotely in school by
their teacher and supervised during that lesson by
another teacher.
• For those classes, students should have a charged
device with them and headphones.
• A mobile phone works well for this set up.
• Students should have Teams downloaded onto
their phone.
Covid 19 Response
Face coverings
Sanitizing
Plan Amendments Cleaning
Access to the school
Congregating
Lunchtime canteen use
Dealing with a suspected case
Information for parents
• Short videos for parents - err on the side
of caution. (Keep Covid out of school)
• Parents of students (or students who are
over 18) Complete the declaration form
when returning to school after any
absence.
• No congregation outside schools during
this interim phase.
• Requests to engage with staff - made
through the school and will be provided by
telephone or online. Return to Educational Facility declaration form.pdf (hpsc.ie)
Junior Cert Students
Still awaiting guidance from Department of Education
Engagement and assessment extremely important between now and the end of
the year (May 28th)
50:50 approach for remote learning to continue
There will be some form of assessment ( school based or SEC/DES)
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Leaving Certificate 2021 Leaving Certificate Applied 2021
Two Pathways - One Destination – One Grade
Leaving Certificate 2021 State Examinations Commission
Examinations Accredited Grades
The two processes are completely separate - It will not be possible
to mix elements of accredited grades with components of
examinations.Key Priorities…
put supports in place
the need to protect ensure that school
for schools and
students’ tuition time communities adhere
teachers to be able to
for the remainder of to public health
conduct all aspects of
the school year requirements
the examinations.Accredited grades
• All students have the option of accredited grades
• Subject specific guidance will be given to teachers
• Languages will take account of orals and written competencies
• Practicals will take account of practical skills and wrtten competencies
• Alignment of grades will happen in schools and be sent to SEC for
standardisation
• Last day for collecting data is 14th of May
• 14th May to 28th May, teachers will assemble accredited grades
• Schools close for students on 28th of May
• 4th of June, all accredited grades sent to SEC
• Canvassing of principal, deput principal, teachers, SNAswill be
prohibited. Reportnig guidelines will be issued to schools.
• Appeals of SEC accredited grade (Final grade): appeals can be made on the
process only – similar to last year.Written Exam • All students have the option of the written exam • Exams start 9th of June • Orals to be run over Easter holidays. Students who choose to sit the written exam must do the oral. • Teacher from locality to facilitate the oral. (record assessment and send to SEC for grading) • Music practical exam - advice being sought from public health officials • Construction studies and Engineering: No day practical. project must be completed if doing the written exam. Day practical marks transferred to project. • There will be no second sitting of the exam. If student is absent, they will receive their accredited grades. • Normal appeals procedure will go ahead for written exam • LCA written exams going ahead from 9th of June. Practical exams not finalised yet.
Leaving Certificate The Government, on Wednesday 17 February 2021, confirmed
2021 that the written Leaving Certificate 2021 examinations will be
held in June with related components also proceeding as far as
Examinations possible subject to public health advice.Option available to ALL students
State Examinations: • Leaving Certificate Applied: Advice for management and teachers of
Leaving Certificate (LCA) 2020/21
• Adjustments to written examinations 2021
Applied
• Separate guidance will be provided on the detailed arrangements for LCA
examinations.Student
Portal
The SEC’s Candidate Portal
is expected to open in the
week of 8th March
Students choose to opt in
to Examinations and/or
Accredited Grade
providing details on:
• Subjects
• LevelsState Examinations Commission Accredited Grades
All Leaving Certificate 2021 school students will be able to opt to receive SEC Accredited Grades on
a subject by subject basis.
As part of the process, schools will provide the SEC with school-estimated marks in all subjects for
all students:
• An in-school alignment process
• Approval at school level
• A national standardisation process
The SEC Accredited Grade process provides contingency for any circumstance - there will be no
alternative sitting of examinations• The role of the school – 4 steps
Arriving at an • 1. Teacher's estimation of student
percentage marks
accredited • 2. Alignment process with subject group
grade • 3. Oversight by Principal
• Transmission of marks for national
standardisationFormative and summative for their last two years of
senior cycle including periods of remote learning.
Available evidence and existing records
What informs
the teacher's Assignments, practical projects and coursework, key
estimated
assignments and practical coursework in relation to LCA.
mark? Class assessments, house examinations, etc.
During the period of remote learning: Be cautious if the
student's ability to access remote learning was disturbed
by personal reasons.• Over assessment should be avoided and a balance of
summative and formative assessment should be
maintained.
• In class teacher designed test – no more than one lesson in
duration (max an hour) - Written, oral, aural and practical
Are additional • Max of 3 class tests per subject up until May 14th.
assessments • Testing should not disrupt teaching and learning during this
period.
required? • Inclusive of students with SEN – RACE must be taken into
consideration
• Self/peer assessment not to be used.
• Short written tests of less than one class period not to be
used.
• Mocks are not to be used for accredited grades. DES,
management bodies and unions strongly advising the
running of mocks.Alignment Process Phase 1 Phase 2 • 14th of May to 28th of May • 31st of May to 3rd of June • Teachers prepare for subject • Finalize alignment process and alignment meetings. prepare estimated marks for • Review records of work submission to SEC
Oral examinations will be arranged by schools from
the 26th of March to 15th of April, outside tuition
time and subject to public health advice.
Oral The tests should be undertaken in school by a teacher
of the school, wherever possible. Renumeration will
Examinations be delivered by SEC.
Teachers who are qualified in Irish and MFL will
facilitate the oral assessment under SEC assessment
guidelines. This is recorded and sent to the SEC for
assessment.
The examinations aide will assist in the organisation of
the oral examinationsCoursework • To be completed and submitted to SEC for assessment. • New submission dates available shortly
Practical Examinations • Skills test/practical exams for Construction Studies, Engineering and PE will not go ahead • Marks will be reallocated to the project • Music: Planning for safe arrangements is ongoing with hope that performances can happen over the Easter period.
Indicative Dates - subject to
change
May 14th Closing date for collection of evidence of learning from 6th year
student for the purpose of establishing an estimated mark.
May 28th Schools will close for all students to allow the final week for
completion of alignment process and data entry related to SEC
Accredited Grades by schools.
June 4th Closing date for schools to enter/return all data from the
school to the SEC relating to SEC Accredited Grades.
June 9th Written Leaving Certificate examinations to commence in
schools.
The SEC will issue revised dates for submission of Leaving Certificate course work and the
scheduling/arrangements for LCA tasks and interviews in the coming days and weeks.One Destination
Students who opt for both will have their
better grades in each subject reflected in
their results.6th Year Well Being Afternoon
Connor Black Coady Fitzmaurice O’Mahony Marian Gannon Bean
12.40- H8 H11 Teaching & Teaching & Mindfulness Mindfulness Yoga/Physical Yoga/Physical
13.20 Portal Portal Information/ Learning (Study Learning (Study Activity Activity
Information/ Guidance Skills) Skills)
Guidance
13.20- Teaching & Teaching & H8 H11 Yoga/Physical Yoga/Physical Mindfulness AK Mindfulness
14.00 Learning Learning (Study Portal Portal Activity Activity
(Study Skills) Skills) Information/ Information/
Guidance Guidance
14.00- Mindfulness Mindfulness Yoga/Physical Yoga/Physical Teaching & Teaching & H11 Portal H11
14.40 Activity Activity Learning (Study Learning (Study Information/ Portal
Skills) Skills) Guidance Information
/Guidance
14.40- Yoga/Physical Yoga/Physical Mindfulness Mindfulness H11 Portal H8 Teaching & Teaching &
15.20 Activity Activity Information/ Portal Learning (Study Learning (Study
Guidance Information/ Skills) Skills)
Guidance
Monday 8th of March
6th years will have a full afternoon of support for career
guidance, study skills, physical and mental wellbeingQUESTIONS & DISCUSSION Míle buíochas
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