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Parent Handbook 2020/2021
Contents
Welcome - Editor's Note 4
Contact Information 5
Headmaster's Message 6
Key Dates 10
Mission Statement 14
The College Crest 15
The Aim of Jesuit Education 16
Jesuit Prayer & Ignatian Tradition 17
The Examen of Consciousness 18
The Prayer of St. Ignatius Loyola 19
Jesuit Education, Year & Class Names 20
Key Information 23
College Uniform 43
Co-curricular Activities 46
Sports 50
College History, Buildings and Campus 58
Events 60
Parent Matters 61
Communications 63
Miscellaneous 66
FAQ 68
Jesuit Pupil Profile 69
Child Safety & Child Protection 70
For almost five centuries, Jesuit Founded in 1534, the Society of Jesus
education has existed as a model emphasises the pursuit of wisdom
of academic excellence throughout in the tradition of its founder, St.
the world. Jesuits are synonymous Ignatius of Loyola.
with excellence in education and
commitment to caring for the whole
person – mind, body and spirit.
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Editor's Welcome Note Contact Information
Belvedere College SJ Belvedere College SJ
Rector Fr Paddy Greene SJ 01-8586600 rector@belvederecollege.ie
Headmaster Mr Gerry Foley 01-8586604 hmsec@belvederecollege.ie
Headmaster's Secretary Ms Yvonne O'Brien 01-8586604 hmsec@belvederecollege.ie
Deputy Principal (Elements/Rudiments) Mr Paul Bryce 01-8586662 pbryce@belvederecollege.ie
Deputy Principal (Grammar/Syntax) Ms Clodagh Culligan 01-8586674 cculligan@belvederecollege.ie
Deputy Principal (Poetry/Rhetoric) Mr Tom Doyle 01-8586768 cmccarthy@belvederecollege.ie
Director of Faith & Service Mr Padraig Swan 01-8586639 pswan@belvederecollege.ie
Director of Finance & Administration Ms Mary Brady 01-8586632 mbbrady@belvederecollege.ie
School Fees, Trips/Exchanges Ms Louise Deane 01-8586635 ldeane@belvederecollege.ie
SDP Mr Simon O'Donnell 01-8586620 sodonnell@belvederecollege.ie
Fundraising/SDP Sponsorship Mr Jonathan Harvey 01-8586633 jharvey@belvederecollege.ie
Additional Educational Needs (AEN) Ms Val Hamilton 01-8586684 vhamilton@belvederecollege.ie
Gamesmaster Mr Andrew Wood 01-8586642 awood@belvederecollege.ie
Belvedere College SJ and its community extend a warm A sincere thanks to all who contributed to this handbook PE Dept Mr Ronan Duggan 01-8586618 rduggan@belvederecollege.ie
welcome to all families and particularly to new families and to the Parents’ Association for their support and
joining us this year. We hope you find your time as part of sponsorship. Guidance & Counselling Ms Roisin O'Donohoe 01-8586625 roisinodonohoe@belvederecollege.
the College community a rewarding one. We look forward
to your son’s journey over the next six years and hope that PLEASE NOTE: Ms Angela Curran 01-8586678 acurran@belvederecollege.ie
together we can contribute to the development of citizens VISITING THE COLLEGE – APPOINTMENTS WITH STAFF
who will contribute to a just and fair society. Reception Ms Denise Reddy 01-8586649 dreddy@belvederecollege.ie
All visitors to the College, including parents/guardians, are
Situated in the heart of Dublin City, Belvedere College SJ required to register at Reception and collect and wear a Housekeeping Ms Breda O'Dwyer 01-8586603 bredaodwyer@belvederecollege.ie
is a school for boys founded in 1832. It continues today in a Visitor Pass.
Information Technology Ms Noelle Russell 01-8586682 nrussell@belvederecollege.ie
tradition rooted in the Jesuit approach to education.
At no time should parents/guardians go directly to their Library Ms Aileen Ivory 01-8586699 aivory@belvederecollege.ie
The school has over 1000 pupils enrolled and has a number son’s classroom or the staffroom or student toilets.
of famous alumni in the world of the arts, politics, science, Meetings are arranged by appointment in the designated Elements Year Head Mr Pat Rogan 01-8586688 progan@belvederecollege.ie
sports and business meeting rooms.
Rudiments Year Head Mr Brendan O'Shea 01-8586612 boshea@belvederecollege.ie
This handbook is designed specifically for all Belvedere These procedures are necessary in the interests of
parents and guardians. We recommend you read it through Health and Safety and Child Protection. Grammar Year Head Mr Stephen Carey 01-8586652 stephencarey@belvederecollege.ie
once and then keep it to hand as an easy reference guide
throughout your son’s six years in the school. Louise Deane, Editor Syntax/TY Year Head Mr Stuart Colohan 01-8586630 scolohan@belvederecollege.ie
Further information on any topic is available in detail online Belvedere College SJ, Great Denmark Street, Dublin, Ireland Poetry Year Head Mr Liam Hennelly 01-8586610 lhennelly@belvederecollege.ie
on the College website www.belvederecollege.ie or by Dublin D01TK25 - Phone 01-8586600 | www.belvederecollege.ie
contacting the College directly on 01-8586600. Rhetoric Year Head Ms Edel Ni Bhriain 01-8586631 enibhriain@belvederecollege.ie
We would be delighted to receive feedback and suggestions Form Tutors & Subject Teachers via Reception 01-8586600 dreddy@belvederecollege.ie
for future editions of this handbook to please contact: -
Chaplain Mr Robert Altman 01-8586782 raltman@belvederecollege.ie
ldeane belvederecollege.ie
Chaplain Mr Eoghan Keogh 01-8586621 ekeogh@belvederecollege.ie
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Headmaster's Message Headmaster's Message
Belvedere College SJ Belvedere College SJ
Here is the planned outline of the Return to School Schedule as previously notified in the August Newsletter. All students
will have an assembly on their first day back at the College to explain the new guidelines and procedures.
DATE GROUPS TIME
Friday 28th August Covid Training and Protocols for Staff 9.00-3.30 pm
Monday 31st August Staff Training and CPD – return to school planning and preparation 9.00-3.30 pm
Tuesday, 1st September Rhetoric Students only 9.00-11.00 am
Grammar Students only 10-12.00 am
Staff CPD/Dept Meetings 1.00-3.30 pm
Wednesday 2nd September Poetry Students only 9.00-11.00 am
Rudiments Students only 10-12.00 am
Thursday 3rd September Elements Students only 9.00-12.00 am
Syntax Students only 10.30-12.30 pm
Staff CPD/Dept Meetings 1-3.30 pm
Dear Parents/Guardians, as it would appear there is a complacency regarding Friday 4th September School for all 8.45-3.30 pm
contracting the virus if you are young.
The “BACK TO SCHOOL” ads have taken on a whole new
meaning this year as we return to a new, very different There will be many changes to school life, but we all want The Elements Induction which is planned for next week at Distillery Road can go ahead as arranged and as per the letter to
school life. Following on from the Newsletter on the 7th to return to a new normal, which will be very different to Element parents; The timetable for the programme is listed below. The Induction will take place in our College grounds on
of August, please find below a detailed explanation on the pre Covid-19 life. However, we all share in the responsibility Distillery Road – Belvedere Rugby Ground, 18 Distillery Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, D03 XN25
reopening of the school. to make school a safe, happy place where each is nurtured NB: Please note that the times change over on Wednesday and Thursday.
to excel and discover their gifts. Please discuss the most
As a College Community, all of us will have to adapt and recent HSE advice with your son regularly in supporting the DATE TIME CLASS GROUPS
change over the first weeks to alter our behaviour, so that return to school.
Monday 24th August 9.00-11.00 Loyola Aylmer Xavier
we overcome problems and find new and creative solutions.
In doing so, we continue in the footsteps of Jesuits, who We have worked relentlessly throughout the summer to
11.30-1.30 Kenney Finlay Scully
over the centuries embraced challenges, opposition and prepare the College for a safe return. It is imperative we
hardship, with enthusiasm and resilience. To achieve keep reminding each other to follow the advice – wear a Tuesday 25th August 9.00-11.00 Loyola Aylmer Xavier
excellence in all things, which remains at the heart of mask properly, wash hands, coughing/sneezing etiquette
everything we do, requires that each member of the college and adherance to social distancing. 11.30-1.30 Kenney Finlay Scully
community, takes responsibility for contributing to making
the best of every opportunity offered. Here is the planned outline of the 'Return to School Wednesday 26th August 9.00-11.00 Kenney Finlay Scully
Schedule' as previously notified in the August Newsletter. All
In our preparation to return to school, I want to reiterate students will have an assembly on their first day back at the 11.30-1.30 Loyola Aylmer Xavier
that it is essential that all prepare for this by following College to explain the new guidelines and procedures.
Thursday 27th August 9.00-11.00 Kenney Finlay Scully
the government advice on social distancing. Please help
stop the spread of infection by talking to your son about 11.30-1.30 Loyola Aylmer Xavier
the need to maintain social distancing when meeting
friends. Some young people may not realise that even
if they do not suffer severe effects of the virus, they
can transmit it to more vulnerable members of society.
Please take the time to discuss this with your son,
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Headmaster's Message
Belvedere College SJ
The School Day Classrooms
• Classrooms will open at 8.15 every morning Students will be allocated a base room on the first day of
• Any students arriving before this time will need to school. They will remain in this room for class with the
remain on the yard or in the Foyer with their mask on teachers moving to each room. Students will be assigned a
maintaining a social distance from other students. place in a seating plan by the Form Tutors. While in option
• Form tutor period is at 8.40. classes, every effort will be made to keep students sitting
• Classes will start each day at 8.45 and classes will be of socially distanced in groups they have sat with previously.
40 minutes’ duration. Please remind your son that this is important and they
• There will be a small break at 10.45am for all Year should keep to their assigned seat.
groups.
• There is an increased number of double classes to limit Students will have to move for some option classes
the movement of people around the college. but in line with DES guidelines, we are endeavouring
• There will be split lunch breaks by year groups: to minimise this movement. Students must wear face
• Rudiments, Grammar and Poetry will be 12.15 to 12.55 masks when moving to optional classes and where a
• Elements, Syntax and Rhetoric will be 12.55 to 1.35pm distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. Over the
• There will be a staggered finish to the school day. past number of weeks, the College has created new
• Elements, Rudiments and Syntax will finish at 3.30 and classrooms to accommodate social distancing in the
1.00 on a Wednesday Old Ref, Lecture Theatre, the Study Hall in No 3, Library Public areas on corridors Afterschool/ Evening Study
• Grammar, Poetry and Rhetoric will finish at 3.35 and 1.05 and we have reconfigured the Finlay building and the All social distancing measures must be complied with at This is under review and we await government guidelines.
on a Wednesday Jesuit Library in Belvedere House. We will also be using all times. Students must wear face masks when moving to
• All students should vacate the classrooms at the end of other spaces as break-out areas in the O’Reilly Theatre optional classes and where a distance of 2 metres cannot Belvedere College App
the school day to allow for a full clean of the premises. and New Ref. be maintained. There are spacing markers on every corridor
Have you downloaded it from the Apple or Google Store?
and some buildings will be one way only. There will be a
Masks Lockers Please see the attachment for details.
period of adjustment to familiarise themselves with the new
As per Government guidelines, students will wear masks in As per government guidance, there will be no lockers reality of a different school experience.
Contact Information
lessons. Masks will be worn travelling to and from classes available for students. Students must have all textbooks and
and where a 2-meter distance cannot be maintained. appropriate resources accessible on their iPad. Students Access to the school It is extremely important that we have your contact
will not be allowed to share books or basic class materials; information correct for your son. We ask that you refrain
We need to minimise visitors to the College, but if there
Illness therefore, we ask parents that a personal supply of books, from ringing the College to update this, but you can
is an emergency and you need to access the College it is
copies, pens etc. is maintained for each child. As most forward any change in your details to
More than ever before, we each carry responsibility to essential that you call in advance. All visitors must report to
parents took out insurance at the time of iPad purchase, dreddy@belvederecollege.ie stating your son’s name and
do everything we can to prevent the spread of infection. Reception and wear a mask.
an insured device can be repaired or replaced through the the new contact email, phone number and address.
If your son is unwell, it is imperative that he remains at
insurer. Please contact helpdesk@belvederecollege.ie if you Parent Information Evenings
home, medical advice is sought, and he does not return to Finally, please note that the Parent AGM will take place later
have any queries.
school until he is fully recovered. We have to ensure the These will take place online as per the calendar. Details will in September. You will receive notification regarding the
health and safety of over 1100 people per day. All students be sent to parents in advance of their meeting. meeting in the next Newsletter early in September.
Lunch Breaks
should remain at home if unwell, this includes: colds, tummy
bugs, flu and any minor illness that would normally result Students will be allocated a set zone by Year Group. Zones Sanitising We are looking forward to reconnecting with our students
in attendance at school. Failure to do this will result in the will be explained to students in their Year Assembly on their and welcoming the Elements students. I hope you enjoy
spread of infection. return and they will be expected to stay in their zones at Over 100 hand sanitising stations have been installed in the
the last week before we return and hopefully the weather
these times to minimise contacts. Students should bring College. A hand sanitiser pump and wipes are provided in
improves.
In the event that a student develops Covid-like symptoms their own water container. Filtered water is available. Water every classroom, office and public space.
while at the College, he will be supported in our ‘Isolation fountains will not be operational. Yours sincerely,
Room’. His parent/guardian will be contacted immediately Co-Curricular
to collect their child. It is absolutely essential that we have Canteen At the beginning of the school year, co-curricular activities
an up to date contact number to access a parent/guardian A pick-and-go option will be trialled and students can will begin online in accordance with public health advice.
during the school day. collect from a year specific collection point. If students avail We envisage those that need to be held in the College will
of this option, they must wear a mask when queuing and begin at the end of September with reduced numbers.
If there are any underlying illnesses that you are concerned follow Prefect instructions. Once they have collected their Sports and Games will continue in Cabra and Distillery in
about, please contact the Form Tutor and Year Head. food, they return to their year specific breakout zone. The line with protocols already put in place over the summer. Headmaster, Belvedere College SJ
breakout zones will be explained to the students as part of Please check with your son in regard to which co-curricular
their return to school induction. activities he is engaged with.
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Principal Dates
Academic Year 2020 | 2021
Please note that dates are subject to change, please try to arrange family holidays, etc. around these dates.
MONTH D AY D AT E ACTIVITY TIME MONTH D AY D AT E ACTIVITY TIME
AUGUST M-Th 24-27 Elements Induction 9-1pm D E C /J A N W-T 23-5 School Closed –No School for Students - Christmas Break
M-Th 24-27 Prefects’ Induction 2-4pm J A N U A RY W 6 School Re-opens today
Th 27 Elements Parents’ Induction (concluding with Mass) 10.30-12 (12-1pm) F 8 *Junior Cycle Cluster Day – CPD for Staff – No School for Students *Provisional
New Staff Induction 1.30-3.30pm S 9 Belvedere Ball for Rhetoric 2020 - Aviva Stadium
Staff Day 9-3.30pm Th 14 Rhetoric Parent Teacher Meeting 3.50-6.50pm
M 31 Rhetoric/Poetry/Grammar Return to School plus Staff Dept./CPD M 25 Grammar Parent Teacher Meeting 3.50-6.50pm
*Please note there may be a staggered start and end time for each group this will W 27 Subject Options Meeting for parents of Elements 2021 7pm
be notified in August. No School for Syntax, Rudiments & Elements Students. F E B R U A RY M 1 Parents' Association Talk No 2 7pm
M 31 JCT Parents Evening 6-7pm F-F 5-12 Rhetoric Mocks Commence
M 31 Information Evening for Grammar Parents 7pm M 8 Subject Choice Information Meeting for Syntax Parents 7pm
SEPTEMBER T 1 Syntax/Rudiments & Elements Return to School plus Staff Dept./CPD M-F 15-19 School Closed –No School for Students - Midterm Break
*Please note there may be a staggered start and end time for each group this will M 22 School reopens after Mid-Term Break
be notified in August. No School for Rhetoric, Poetry & Grammar Students. T 25 Poetry Parent Teacher Meeting 3.50-6.50pm
W 2 First Full Day of School for All Students. 8.45-1.05pm MARCH M 1 TY information for Grammar Parents 7pm
SCT Parents Evening 6-7pm Th 4 Poetry Careers Clinic 6pm
Information Evening for Rhetoric Parents 7pm W 17 School Closed - No classes for Students - St. Patrick’s Day
M 7 Information Evening for Poetry Parents 7pm F 19 Windband Concert 7pm
W 9 Information Evening for Rudiments Parents 7pm M-F 29-9 School Closed - Easter Holidays
MAR/APR
M 14 Parents' Association AGM 7pm
APRIL M 12 School reopens after Easter Holidays
W 16 Opening School Mass 11.30am
M 19 Parents' Association Talk No 3 7pm
T 22 Study Skills Seminar for Parents 7pm
F 30 Annual Musical Evening 7pm
F 25 No School for Students Today
M AY M 3 Bank Holiday – No School for Students Today
OCTOBER M 5 Social evening for parents of Elements 7pm
Th 20 Rhetoric Passing Out Ceremony - Classes for Elements and Poetry only
M-F 26-30 School Closed –No School for Students - Midterm Break
F 21 Rhetoric Graduation 4pm
NOVEMBER M 2 School reopens after Mid-term Break F 28 House Exams
T 3 Rudiments Parent Teacher Meeting 3.50-6.50pm
JUNE Th 3 TY Graduation 7.30pm
W 4 Guidance Dept Information for Rhetoric Parents 7pm
F 4 House Exams end and School breaks for Summer Holidays
M 9 Parents' Association Talk No 1 7pm
W 9-29 Leaving/Junior State Examinations
Th 12 Elements Parent Teacher Meeting (GYM) 3.50-6.50pm
W 18 Annual College & FET Fair 7-9pm
M 30 Syntax Parent Teacher Meeting 3.50-6.50pm PLEASE NOTE:
DECEMBER W 2 Whole school Mass for Feast of St Francis Xavier 11.30am These dates are correct at time of publishing but may change during the course
of the year.
S 5 Christmas Carol Service 5pm
W-T 9-22 House Exams There may also be changes to the format or the arrangements for an event due
to Covid -19 restrictions. Events will proceed as planned once the College can safely
T 22 School Closes today for Christmas Holidays adhere to the guidelines that are in place.
T-Th 22-24 Sleep Out
Th 24 Christmas Eve Mass 7.30pm
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TY—Important Dates Men for Others
Academic Year 2020 | 2021 Belvedere College SJ
Please note that dates are subject to change, please try to arrange family holidays, etc. around these dates.
MONTH D AY D AT E ACTIVITY
TIME
SEPTEMBER Tuesday 1st: Return to school (*9am-11am) *tbc
Tuesday 8th: Induction for LAX (1:35pm - 3pm) - Venue: Lecture Theatre
Thursday 10th: Induction for KFS (1:35pm - 3pm) - Venue: Lecture Theatre
Tuesday 15th: Talk on Co-curricular activities (1:35pm - 3pm) - Venue: Lecture Theatre
Thursday 17th: Talk on Wellbeing (1:35pm - 3pm) - Venue: Lecture Theatre ‘Our teachers are educators who build on
Tuesday 22nd: Talk on Careers (1:35pm - 3pm) - Venue: Lecture Theatre
tradition and enthusiastically embrace
Thursday 24th: Talk on Drugs (1:35pm - 3pm) - Venue: Lecture Theatre
Tuesday 29th: CAT 4 testing change in meeting the challenges of
OCTOBER Thursday 1st: TY Activities module 1 begins the future.’
Tuesday 6th: TY Pursuits module 1 begins
Gerry Foley - Headmaster Belvedere College SJ
Monday 19th: TY sports day - Venue: Distillery Road
Tue 20th - Fri 23rd: TY Form trips (dependent on venue availability)
NOVEMBER Friday 20th: Assessment 1 results to be submitted to TY coordinator
Monday 30th: Parent Teacher Meeting (3.50pm - 6:50pm)
DECEMBER Thursday 3rd: TY Activities Module 2 begins
Tuesday 8th: TY Pursuits Module 2 begins
J A N U A RY
Tuesday 26th Subject Choice information session for Syntax students (1:35pm - 3:35pm) LT
F E B R U A RY Thursday 11th: Community Care and Work Experience preparation (1:35pm - 3pm) LT
MARCH
Thursday 4th: TY Activities Module 3 begins
Friday 5th: Assessment 2 results to be submitted to TY coordinator
Mon 8th - Fri 19th Community Care and Work Experience
Tuesday 23rd: Ty Pursuits Module 3 begins
M AY Friday 21st Assessment 3 results to be submitted to TY coordinator
Mon 24th - Fri 4th Community Care and Work Experience
JUNE Thursday 3rd TY Graduation (7:30pm) - Venue: O'Reilly Theatre
PLEASE NOTE:
These dates are correct at time of publishing but may change during the course of the year.
There may also be changes to the format or the arrangements for an event due to Covid -19 restrictions. Events will
proceed as planned once the College can safely adhere to the guidelines that are in place.
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The Vision, Mission and Values The Belvedere Crest
of Belvedere College SJ Per Vias Rectas
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
Founded in 1832, Belvedere College SJ is a Catholic secondary school for boys in the heart of Dublin city, The redesign of the College crest 1 2
Ireland. As part of a worldwide network of Jesuit schools, we are inspired by the missionary life and service reinstates the original form of the The seven black stripes reference St. The Loyola family’s generosity in
of our patron, St Francis Xavier SJ, and our College motto Per Vias Rectas (By just paths) as our way of Loyola coat of arms, while taking Ignatius coat of arms and the college feeding their soldiers was such that
proceeding. the opportunity to acknowledge colours. the leftovers in the pot were enough
the college colours, founding date, The family coat of arms of St. to feed the countryside wolves that
The Vision, Mission and Values which define us are as follows: and Jesuit ethos within its form. Ignatius combines two ancient and came at night. The pot symbolizes
distinguished families, the Oñaz and their generosity. The name Loyola can
The previous crest was created in 1962, the Loyola families. In 1321 seven sons be interpreted as the contraction of the
replacing one Fr. Jeffcoat SJ designed of the Oñaz family fought beside Spanish lobos y olla, ‘wolves and pot’ or
Our Vision in 1907. The article in the 1962 their king with bravery and great ‘an abundance of loam’.
Belvederian by Fr E. Murphy SJ traces distinction. In recognition of this,
Our vision is to form men for others – compassionate, discerning people in pursuit of a just and some of the changes to the crest they were awarded a coat of arms of 3
sustainable world. since 1907. This new crest is part of a seven red diagonal stripes on a field IHS is a christogram, a combination
refreshed visual identity that expresses of gold. These possibly commemorate of Greek letters to represent ‘Jesus
the history and provenance of the the seven brothers of the family who Christ’. The christogram has had other
Our Mission college, while recognising the Christian fought with distinction in the battle of meanings attributed to it including
values that guide our path forward. Beotíbar near Tolosa in 1331. ‘Jesus Hominium Salvator’ — Jesus
Our mission is to provide an education which promotes academic excellence, life-long learning, spiritual Saviour of Men. St. Ignatius of Loyola
growth and the pursuit of social justice rooted in a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. adopted the christogram in his seal as
general of the Society of Jesus (1541),
and thus it became the monogram of
the Jesuits.
Our Values 4
There are four key Values which characterise our culture. The Society of Jesus founded St
3 Francis Xavier's College in a disused
convent on Hardwicke Street with
1
1. Community 2. Jesuit Tradition nine students in 1832, three years
after Catholic Emancipation, making
We are a Catholic community of welcome and Steeped in the rich and evolving tradition of Jesuit it the second oldest Catholic college
inclusion. We foster this through respectful and education since 1548, we embrace the spirituality of in Ireland for lay students. We share in
collaborative relationships between staff, students, St Ignatius of Loyola to find God in all things, to care a long Ignatian tradition of ‘Educating
parents, past pupils, and the wider community. We for each individual (cura personalis), and to live an Men for Others’. (Men & Women for
understand that we belong to one human family and active faith in service of others. Others by Pedro Arrupe SJ, Valencia,
treasure the diverse cultures within it. 1973)
Motto
2 The motto Per Vias Rectas (‘By straight
ways or paths’) was adopted by the
3. Justice 4. The Magis - The More College in 1934 by the Rector, Fr
We strive to be people of integrity who relate We continuously strive for ‘The More’ - in our Morris SJ.
honestly and fairly with one another. We walk spiritual growth, in academia, the arts, sport and 4
with and advocate for those on the margins, social justice. We are challenged to live out our
locally and globally. We recognise the urgent unique potential as human beings. We hold each
need to respond to the pandemic of poverty and other to a higher standard and seek to rise to every
climate change. challenge - all for the Greater Glory of God (AMDG).
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The Aim of Jesuit Education Prayer in the Ignatian Tradition
Belvedere College SJ Belvedere College SJ
Per Vias Rectas Ignatian prayer is imaginative, reflective, and personal.
We aim to form leaders in service, in imitation of Christ Jesus; men and
women of competence, conscience and compassionate commitment.
St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged 1. Become aware of 4. Choose one feature
people to develop an intimate God’s presence. of the day and pray from it.
relationship with a God who loves Look back on the events of the day Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to
them and desires the best for them. in the company of the Holy Spirit. something during the day that God
Ignatius Loyola trusted human The day may seem confusing to thinks is particularly important. It
desires. He believed that our you—a blur, a jumble, a muddle. may involve a feeling—positive or
deepest desire is to return God’s Ask God to bring clarity and negative. It may be a significant
love. Ignatius Loyola also trusted understanding. encounter with another person
feelings. He believed that feelings of or a vivid moment of pleasure or
joy and sorrow, peace and distress, 2. Review the day with gratitude. peace. It may be something that
were important indicators of the Gratitude is the foundation of seems rather insignificant. Look at
path toward fruitful decisions and our relationship with God. Walk it. Pray about it. Allow the prayer
deeper union with God. At the heart through your day in the presence to arise spontaneously from your
of Ignatian prayer are the Spiritual of God and note its joys and heart—whether on of intercession,
Exercises and the Daily Examen. delights. Focus on the day’s gifts. praise, repentance, or gratitude.
Look at the work you did, the
How Can I Pray? people you interacted with. What 5. Look toward tomorrow.
Characteristics of
A great way to pray is to look for did you receive from these people? Ask God to give you light for
Jesuit Education
God’s presence in your life. More than What did you give them? Pay tomorrow’s challenges. Pay
400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola attention to small things—the food attention to the feelings that
Competence (The Head) —embraces Finding God in All Things In Service of the Church
encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness you ate, the sights you saw, and surface as you survey what’s
a broad spectrum of abilities; Facilitating the discovery of and Jesuit schools are part of the Church’s
by proposing what has been called other seemingly small pleasures. coming up. Are you doubtful?
academic proficiency (including the encounter with God is its core value. mission to serve and humanise the
The Daily Examen. The Examen is God is in the details. Cheerful? Apprehensive? Full of
ability to reason reflectively, logically world and give glory to God.
a technique of prayerful reflection delighted anticipation? Allow these
and critically), technological and Cura Personalis
on the events of the day in order to 3. Pay attention to your emotions. feelings to turn into prayer. Seek
vocational skills, an appreciation of the Caring for the individual and inviting The ‘Magis’ –
detect God’s presence and to discern One of St. Ignatius’s great insights God’s guidance. Ask God for help
creative arts and sports, and effective them on their unique journey Striving for Excellence
his direction for us. was that we detect the presence of and understanding. Pray for hope.
communication skills. of personal, moral and spiritual Jesuit Education seeks to elicit great
the Spirit of God in the movements
development. desires and encourages students to
of our emotions. Reflect on the St. Ignatius encouraged people to
Conscience (The Heart) — strive for great things for God.
feelings you experienced during talk to Jesus like a friend. End the
a person of conscience discerns what Growth Towards Freedom
the day. Boredom? Elation? Daily Examen with a meaningful
is right, good and true and has the and Responsibility Working as a Community
Resentment? Compassion? Anger? conversation with Jesus. Ask
courage to act according to those Jesuit pupils are to be men and All involved in Jesuit Education
Confidence? What is God saying forgiveness for your shortcomings. Ask
values. women of conscience, able and willing collaborate in the service of shared
through these feelings? God will for God's protection and help. Ask for
to stand up and be counted in the values. A common task, and an
most likely show you some ways God's wisdom about the questions you
Compassion (The Hands) — name of truth and justice. overarching vision.
that you fell short. Make note have and the problems you face. Do
a compassionate heart recognises
of these shortcomings. But look all this in the spirit of gratitude. Your
Christ present in the faces of those in Christ is The Model Adaptable and Open to Growth
deeply for other implications. Does life is a gift, and it is adorned with gifts
greatest need, and walks with them in for Human Life To nurture a capacity to adapt flexibly
a feeling of frustration perhaps from God. End the Daily Examen with
solidarity and empathy. Jesus is at once the face of God and to the demands of new circumstances
mean that God wants you consider the Our Father.
the model of compassionate love. and challenges, intellectual and
a new direction in some area of
existential.
your work? Are you concerned
A Faith That Does Justice
about a friend? Perhaps you should
Forming men and women for a life of
reach out to him/her in some way.
active social commitment.
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The Examen of Consciousness
Belvedere College SJ
A way to be in tune with yourself, God and the world
around you.
What is the Examen? How ‘to do’ the Examen Ignatian concepts of
The Examen is a prayerful reflection There are five steps to the Examen. It Consolation and Desolation
from the Spiritual Exercises of St can be helpful to think of each step St Ignatius' use of the concepts of
Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the as a finger of your hand and one of Consolation and Desolation are critical
Jesuits) which has become a key 5 R's, i.e. Relish (your day), Request to understanding and practising the
part of Jesuit life and which can (help in being honest with yourself), Examen.
have a powerful impact on the lives Review (your day), Repent (for any
of those who use it. It consists of wrongdoing), Resolve (to be a better Consolation is when something
setting time aside each day (for person in future) is deeply and genuinely good for
Ignatius twice a day, at midday us, good for our souls, leads us
and the end of the day) to reflect 1 Give thanks (Relish) towards God and away from our
prayerfully on the events of the day Spend a few moments in gratitude preoccupations.
and where God has been in those for the gifts and blessings of the
events. day. Desolation is when something is not
good for us, when we are wrapped
The Examen is a simple exercise in 2 Ask for light (Request) up in ourselves, and careless of God's
the practice of attentiveness to our Ask God to enlighten you, showing gifts and grace working in us, when we
lived experience and also in the art where God has been at work and substitute other things in place of God.
of discernment - becoming aware of present in your day through events,
the ways in which God is active in our people and places. Note that Ignatius means spiritual
life and resolving to co-operate better consolation / desolation. While these
with God’s gifts and calling. 3 Examine the day (Review) may be found in our thoughts and
Review the moments of the emotional responses, they are not the
The Examen should be embedded in day, noticing what has led same as our feelings of delight and
the life of Jesuit schools as a way of to consolation and what has led despair.
encouraging pupils and staff to reflect to desolation and my reactions to
on their experience and to explore the these events, people and places St Ignatius gives us a quick rule of
ways in which God is present in that (see consolation and desolation). thumb to 'test' whether something is
experience. The Examen might take 10 truly consolation or truly desolation:
to 15 minutes to complete, but can also 4 Seek forgiveness (Repent) by noticing the faith, hope and love in
be done in a much shorter time. Ask God's forgiveness for the times us. Something that is truly consolation
when you have acted, spoken or will show itself in an increase in faith
thought contrary to his grace and (i.e. self-confidence in myself, in my T H E P R AY E R O F
calling for you. (This may also family, in my colleagues and pupils,
involve seeking forgiveness from a
person you have been rude to or
in society in general and in God), an
increase in hope (i.e. I am positive
St. Ignatius Loyola
mistreated in any way during your about things, always seeing the best,
day) seizing the little opportunities that
come my way, having a reason to get Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous,
5 Resolve to change (Resolve) out of bed in the morning), and an Teach me to serve You as I should,
Decide what in your behaviour or increase in love (i.e. the loving and
attitude you will try to improve compassionate ways I treat those To give and not to count the cost,
tomorrow. around me, especially those I find To fight and not to heed the wounds,
difficult to love).
To toil and not to seek for rest,
Using a gratitude journal helps notice the movement of life in your days, weeks, To labour and ask not for reward,
and months. Take time to write a few notes each day. For more practical tips on Save that of knowing that I do Your most holy will.
using the Examen please visit: www.jesuit.org.uk/ignatian-way-live
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Student Year and Class Names
The primary aim of Jesuit education is to create 1st Year Elements The basics of the language
the vir eloquens – literally eloquent man, who
2nd Year Rudiments Enhancing the basics
is able to think and speak for himself. Thus the
classes in a Jesuit College are named after the 3rd Year Grammar The grammar of the language
stages in the learning of a classical language,
4th Year Syntax The word order of the language
e.g. Latin. Following the tradition of Jesuit
educational institutions around the world, each 5th Year Poetry The literature of the language
year group is assigned a name based on the 6th Year Rhetoric Public Speaking
Renaissance Jesuit tradition.
Understanding The Terms We Use
AMDG
Form Tutor
Each class is led by a Form Tutor, thus there are 36 in the
‘When the Jesuits opened St Francis Xavier’s
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. A Latin phrase, it translates as “To
the greater glory of God”. Students must write AMDG on
College. The Form Tutor is assigned to a class in its first
year and normally stays with that class for its six years.
College in 1832, there were just nine students’
every piece of written work. The Form Tutor is the primary carer for the student and
is also the main point of contact for the students and names in the roll-book. Nearly two centuries
CURA PERSONALIS parents/ guardians. He/she meets with his/her class every
Personalised care and concern, lies at the core of the
mission of Belvedere College SJ and is taken to mean that
morning during Form Tutor Period at 8.40am for 5 minutes.
Registration is taken at this time. The Form Tutor gives
later, Belvedere remains by conscious choice
staff are deeply involved in developing the intellectual,
social and spiritual growth of each student.
guidance and advice to the boys. S/he also assists parents/
guardians by giving an overview of their son’s development
in the heart of Dublin within the Jesuit-run
PER VIAS RECTAS
both at Parent-Teacher Meetings and in the report which
accompanies academic results twice a year. The Form parish of Gardiner Street’.
A Latin phrase, it translates as, ‘By straight ways/ paths’ and Tutor has a responsibility to address any issues in relation
is the College motto. to academic achievement, engagement, punctuality,
attendance and uniform. Form Tutors also complete the
“MEN FOR OTHERS” - FR PEDRO ARRUPE S.J. final reference for their students, therefore it is important
A key dimension of Jesuit education is developing each that students keep them informed of their achievements
student’s awareness of their responsibility to engage in in the College. Please contact your son’s Form Tutor if you
social justice activity. have any concerns about your son and his performance or
wellbeing at Belvedere.
Class Names For matters relating to issues in specific classes, • monitor uniform code and address any issues in
Elements Mr Rogan progan@belvederecollege.ie
correspondence should first be directed to the subject relation to punctuality/attendance
There are six classes in each year and each is given
teacher. It is always best to talk to the individual teacher Rudiments Mr O'Shea boshea@belvederecollege.ie • support and advise tutors/teachers with regard to
individual names: Loyola (St Ignatius Loyola, founder of
if possible, most issues can be resolved in a spirit of students
the Jesuits), Aylmer, (Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, founder & first Grammar MrCarey stephencarey@belvederecollege.ie
collaboration. • communicate and liaise with parents/guardians
Rector of Belvedere College SJ) Xavier (St Francis Xavier,
co-founder of the Society of Jesus and patron of Belvedere Syntax Mr Colohan scolohan@belvederecollege.ie regarding their son’s engagement and achievement
Email while convenient, is a very poor substitute for • monitor breaches of discipline and implement
College SJ).Kenney (Fr Peter Kenney SJ, superior of the
discussion and clarification and should only be used where Poetry Mr Hennelly lhennelly@belvederecollege.ie sanctions
restored Jesuits in Ireland & provincial when Belvedere
a conversation was not possible. • monitor students’ reports and address issues relating
was founded), Finlay (Fr Thomas Finlay SJ, a prolific writer Rhetoric Ms Ni Bhriain enibhriain@belvederecollege.ie
and second Rector of Belvedere College SJ, and Scully (Fr to academic achievement and engagement
Thomas Scully SJ, teacher of Physics at Belvedere College • liaise with Career Guidance/Chaplain and Special
Year Head Education Department regarding students’
SJ with a long association with SVP. The Scully Science
medal is awarded every year in his name) Each year group is co-ordinated by a Year Head: an The Year Head will also endeavour to: achievement and engagement
experienced teacher with overall responsibility for • prevent bullying by consistent monitoring of student
Each class group retains its name, so a boy in first the discipline, safety and the smooth running of the • support students in achieving their academic potential behaviour; organise assemblies/ workshops/ surveys/
year, Elements Scully (ES), will graduate in sixth year in year group. S/he liaises with Form Tutors, the Deputy • create a positive climate within the year group with activities to promote a profound respect for the dignity
Rhetoric Scully (RS). Headmaster and Chaplains. emphasis on good behaviour, respect and study skills of others
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Men and Women for others Key Information
‘We foster honesty, integrity, hard work and Unique App. Belvedere College SJ
Communication - see page 63
recorded as a late arrival. Their lateness will
be registered and if not already provided
until this notification has been received
by Reception staff.
(replacing Flexibuzz) an app. notification should be sent from a
a strong sense of justice’. These are values, The College strives to communicate
parent/ guardian outlining the reason. Nor-
mally two recorded lates in any one week
Parents/guardians must make every
effort to schedule family holidays in
with parents/guardians in an effective accordance with the scheduled breaks
that when neglected, lead to materialism way: getting important messages to our
parents/guardians while avoiding informa-
results in a detention (either early morning
before school, or after school).
published in the calendar as absence
from College during term time is not
and relativism’. tion overload. As a result of feedback on
the existing SMS system and investigation
Students who live a long distance from
the school may request a ‘Late Pass’ to
encouraged. Permission for any absenc-
es during the school term for holidays or
of suitable alternatives, the College has present in case of traffic delays which otherwise should be directed in writing
elected to use Unique App. Belvedere Col- allows them to arrive up to 9.20am with- and in advance to the Headmaster.
lege SJ, a communications app, to keep out having to account for their lateness. Principal Academic Dates & Holidays are
parents/guardians informed of College However students should make every available on the College website under
events. The purpose of using the app is to effort to arrive as early as possible. This the Parents’ tab and in your son’s journal.
streamline the communication channels late pass is only issued for one year and
between the College and parents, teach- a new application must be made each
ers, staff and other associated bodies. year. Contact Mr Bryce pbryce@belve- Additional Educational Needs
The app can be downloaded onto phones derecollege.ie for this pass.
The Additional Educational Needs
and /or mobile devices, desktops, Mac-
The College attendance database is up- Department (AEND) supports students
Book’s and laptops. All parents/guardians who have been diagnosed with a learning
dated to record lateness or absence of a
will receive a guide-sheet and passwords or physical need that falls within Depart-
student. If a student has not registered
specific to their parents/guardians group ment of Education and Skills guidelines.
each morning by 11am a text is issued to
at the start of the academic year. It is grounded in the context of fulfilling
parents/guardians to advise. This is an
automated service. Please note: Same the central aim of the College, to provide
date notifications to leave school early an education based on the characteris-
Absences, Late Arrivals, Scheduled tics of a Jesuit education. It is also based
using Belvedere College SJ App will not
Absences And Holidays on the principle of inclusiveness, which
be accepted after 9.00am.
When a student is absent from school, underlies any policy for special educa-
In the case of an emergency/unavoidable tional needs, and our Mission Statement
a signed notification from his parents/
situation, parents/guardians must con- that states ‘students are encouraged and
guardians must be sent to the College
tact the Year Head to obtain permission challenged to realise their full potential
via Belvedere College SJ app detailing
for the student to leave the College. as human beings.
the reason for the absence e.g. illness,
medical appointment, family event etc. Any student who has arrived in the Currently, support from the DES falls
Parents have a responsibility to ensure College on time, but for some valid under the guidelines for students who
that their son does not have access to reason is unable to attend their Form receive additional teaching support hours
this facility as it is a serious breach of the Tutor Period, must inform their form for designated learning or physical needs.
College rules for a student to authorise tutor before 8.45am Applications for additional teaching
their own absence. support are applied for on an individual
Every effort should be made to schedule
basis through the SENO assigned to
Students should be in their classroom medical and dental appointments during
the College by the National Council for
for Form Tutor Period at 8.40am at non-school hours. If this is not possible,
Special Education. These applications are
the latest, as a centralised register is parents/guardians must send an app. made once a year to the NCSE.
completed at that time. Students who notification to the College requesting
arrive at the College after 8.40am appointment leave. This notification Students are provided with support based
are late. They must report to the Lates must be sent before 9.00am on the upon their individual needs and on the
Monitor (before 9.20am) or to Recep- appointment day. Students will not be resources available to the College. This
tion (after 9.20am) where they will be permitted to leave the College campus support involves liaison with the students
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themselves, their Form Tutors and other self-review and target setting. ollege.ie under the Parents’ tab, please Allergen Champions are on site in Pastoral care is a dimension of Cura Frances Stoker-Phelan fstokerphelan@
members of staff. Parents/guardians play ensure you choose the correct list. both refs to assist students with food Personalis that enables the seeds of belvederecollege.ie and Mr Ruaidhri O
2. Co-curricular (green) – All students
an integral part in this support system. allergies and/or intolerances. Students religious faith and religious commitment Dalaigh rodalaigh@belvederecollege.ie
are expected to develop their tal- Bullying
are most welcome to bring in their to grow in each individual by enabling
Each year the AEN department applies ents, and awards are given to those
Bullying is forbidden in any shape or own packed lunches and eat them in each one to recognise and respond to
for Reasonable Accommodations for who have excelled in their co-curric- Classrooms
form. See the Code of Behaviour in the the Refs or in the courtyard. There the message of divine love: seeing God at
State examinations in conjunction with ular activities.
Journal, see also the College’s Fair Play are microwave ovens available in the work in his or her life, in the lives of oth-
the Headmaster and the Deputy Prin- The College operates a tutor-based
3. Service/Social Justice (blue) – Policy and other detailed College policies Old Ref for students to reheat food ers, and in all of creation; then respond-
cipals, in May of Fifth Year for Leaving classroom system for all years from
awarded in recognition of outstand- on the College website www.belvederec- brought in from home. Eating is NOT ing to this discovery through a commit-
Certificate students, and in November of 2nd to 6th Year which means each
ing contribution by students who ollege.ie permitted in classrooms or elsewhere ment to service within the community.
Third Year for Junior Certificate students. Form Tutor has his/her own classroom
have engaged fully in one of the in the school. Students should dis-
Parents/guardians may be requested to Each year-group within the College is and students travel to different rooms
many social justice activities. pose of all eating utensils, drink cans,
update professional reports for students assigned a Chaplain who is available to throughout the school day. Elements
Cashless Canteens papers etc in the appropriate place.
with learning or physical needs to assist in There is also a choir tie to recognise students at least once during the ac- students are classroom-based, except
this application process. the contribution of choir members to Baxter Storey operates the canteens in The Old Ref is in the basement of the for certain subjects such as Music, Sci-
ademic year, but also as a need arises
school life; a debating tie is awarded to the College. The menus are appealing Junior House and the New Ref is in ence, Art and PE. Students are strongly
For any parent who is concerned about at any time during the year. While the
recognise achievement in this area, a and varied and place a huge focus on a the Science Wing. The New Ref opens encouraged to keep the classrooms
their son’s academic performance and chaplaincy team is primarily concerned
Matteo Ricci SJ tie for excellence in Chi- balance of healthy options in addition for hot and cold breakfasts at 7.30am. neat and tidy.
is considering getting an educational as- with the moral and spiritual develop-
nese Studies and a school council tie for to traditional favourites. Healthy foods Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate are also
sessment, it is essential that they contact ment of students, it also plays an im-
elected members of the School Council. are given priority over high sugar available.
the AEN department before doing so. portant role in integrating these with Code Of Behaviour
See the College website for further and high fat offerings. Food is freshly other dimensions of education, (social,
This gives the AEN department the op- The College’s code of behaviour is out-
updates, www.belvederecollege.ie prepared on site. The weekly menu is personal, academic and physical). The
portunity to complete initial testing and Care For Students lined in detail in the College Journal.
available on the website. Chaplains and Guidance Counsellors
helps establish if there is any evidence Students, parents/guardians must read
Cura personalis (a Latin phrase) that work closely with the Form Tutors,
of an underlying educational need. The Following on from a successful first and sign it at the beginning of each ac-
Board Of Management translates as ‘Care for the Whole Year Head and Care Team to provide
AEN team are also involved in providing year in operation, the College canteen ademic year. Belvedere is a large com-
Person’ refers to care for each person support to Staff. The Chaplain works
background information in relation to The Board of Management oversees the will remain a cashless environment. munity of people principally composed
in the community with his/her unique to guide and encourage the develop-
how the student is performing in main- running and management of the College. of those who work in pursuit of certain
As well as dispensing with the need to gifts, challenges, needs and possibilities. ment of each student’s faith. He has
stream classes, which is an essential part It is composed of four nominees of Fa- common goals. Because of the values
give your son(s) cash on a daily/weekly It summarises a key part of Ignatian the support of the Pastoral Depart-
of the educational assessment. ther Provincial, SJ (on behalf of the Trus- we hold in common, to ensure the cli-
basis for meals and or snacks, this will Education, and lies at the core of the ment staff, under the guidance of the
tees, the Society of Jesus), two elected mate in which these values can flourish
Any queries regarding AEN support also enable you to track spending and mission of Belvedere College S.J. Director of Faith and Service Pro-
parents and two elected lay-members of and to facilitate the orderly running
in the College should be addressed to help ensure the money is spent on a grammes. Please refer to the website
the College staff. All members contribute This means that every teacher is of the College, certain standards of
AEND Co-ordinator, suitable lunch/snack. for information regarding your son’s
on a voluntary basis. The Headmaster deeply involved in developing the behaviour need to be prescribed. For
Ms Val Hamilton, at vhamilton@belve- is non-voting Secretary to the Board. Payment for all meals, snacks and vend- Chaplain, Guidance Counsellors and further details and policy documents
intellectual, social and spiritual
derecollege.ie The Board is supported by sub-commit- ing machine items will be by smart-card the role of the Care Team. on the Code of Behaviour, please visit
growth of each student. However, the
tees on Education, Strategic Planning, technology (small credit card type fob). Characteristics of Jesuit Education the College website.
Finance, Buildings, Publications, Jesuit No cash will be accepted. goes further in stating that Cura Change Of Address /Contact Details
Award Ties Identity, Health and Safety and the Social Personalis “is not limited to the
For further information contact sup- College Officers & Prefects
Diversity Programme. relationship between teacher and Any change of address and/or contact
At the beginning of each academic year port@debitrak.com or belvederecol-
student; it affects the curriculum and details must be notified by a parent/ The College Officers are Rhetoric stu-
the Headmaster presents Award Ties Please see website for further informa- lege@baxterstory.com
the entire life of the institution.” The guardian immediately to reception@ dents, appointed by the Headmaster
to students for achievements in three tion, www.belvederecollege.ie
Students may purchase food in both core values of Belvedere College S.J belvederecollege.ie from the list of students nominated by
categories:
the Old and New Refs. The Old Ref outlined in the mission statement students. They are the Captain and a
1. Academic (maroon) – There is a offers hot rolls, wraps, drinks and permeate its structures and polices number of Officers. Their appointment
Book Lists Choir
rigorous programme to support snacks. The New Ref provides afforda- and the entire school community procedure includes nominations being
academic excellence. This includes Book Lists for Elements students and all bly-priced hot dinners (€4.40) as well realises its responsibility in ensuring The College has a vibrant choir for sought from students and staff. There
academic tracking and detailed other students are available to view on as soup, smoothies, salads, snacks and that these pastoral values are upheld in senior and junior students. Further are also approximately 45 Rhetoric Pre-
feedback. Students also engage in the College website www.belvederec- vegetarian options. the daily life of the school. information is available from Ms fects, appointed by the Headmaster.
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The authority of Prefects within the allowed to say which school they come unavailable and has voice mail, you may the Campaign & Alumni Assistant on 01 Leaving and Junior Certificate exam from 6pm to 9.15pm. An additional fee
College is to be respected by everyone. from. Students are also encouraged to leave a voice mail message. Alternatively, 8586633 or email campaignassistant@ timetables are available at www.examina- applies. Students must behave appropri-
Their function is to serve the commu- engage in their local parish and social you may contact teachers via email or belvederecollege.ie tions.ie ately during all study periods.
nity by their leadership and sense of justice/charity organisations. leave your contact details at reception
Please support us in reminding your
responsibility, and they should receive for a call back.
son that cheating in an exam, or having
co-operation from all. Emergency Procedures Guidance And Counselling
Complaints/Grievances a mobile phone or smart-watch in an
Class Captains and Vice-Captains are Fire drills, evacuation and Lock Down exam, is a serious breach of the College In the spirit of Cura Personalis the
Procedures are necessary to ensure fair Correspondence
elected within each class. They are exercises are carried out regularly rules and will result in serious sanc- Guidance and Counselling Department
responsible for leading their own Form treatment for all in the school and there Correspondence relating to absentee- throughout the year. During these tions. A breach of this rule in state ex- is another link in the chain of supports
and taking responsibility with the Form are agreed procedures in the interest of ism, lateness and requests for leave exercises, students and staff must follow ams may lead to the withholding of the available to students in Belvedere.
Tutor for the overall atmosphere within establishing good industrial relations and to attend appointments, should be the procedure for lock-down/evacuation result, or even more serious sanctions. “Check In” classes are organised for
the Form and ensuring that the class- harmony in the College. Periodic review sent to the College via the College app quickly and quietly. Elements to ensure that the transition
room is kept free from litter and that of these procedures takes place to ensure notification. Correspondence regarding
The sounding of the Lock-down Siren from primary to secondary school is
any damage is reported immediately. good practice and to adhere to any de- student overall academic performance
indicates that there is imminent danger in Trial (‘Mock’) Examinations as smooth as possible for all. Elements,
velopments in employment legislation or or well-being should be initially directed
Elements and Rudiment classes (1st or outside the school. An immediate lock- Rudiments and Poetry students have
case law. Concerns regarding your son’s to the Form Tutor. All other correspond- In addition to the formal Christmas
and 2nd Years) are assigned two down requires that all classrooms are “Study Skills Seminars in October & No-
progress in a particular subject should ence should be directed to the Head- examinations the College currently
Prefects from Rhetoric (6th Year) to locked, lights are turned off, and silence is runs trial exams (“mocks”) for Leaving vember. A Careers Evening is held on the
be discussed in the first instance with master hmsec@belvederecollege.ie
guide, assist and help them find their the particular subject teacher. It is established until the emergency is cleared Certificate students in the week before last Wednesday in November for Poetry
feet within the College community. always best to discuss these matters For matters relating to issues in specific by the College and local authorities. Com- the Spring/February mid-term break. & Rhetoric students. Poetry students
The Prefects meet with the class be- face to face rather than using email classes, correspondence should first be munication with parents/guardians is also The purpose of these examinations is participate in Mock Interviews, organised
fore Form Tutor Period every morning, as a first response. Full details on the directed to the subject teacher. In gen- part of the procedure. primarily to give the students an oppor- in conjunction with the Parents’ Associa-
and accompany the class on outings complaints and grievance procedures in eral, a conversation is better than emails. tunity to practice timing of answers and tion in May. Parents’ Evenings take place
and retreats. the school are available on the College Concerns regarding homework should to experience the conditions which they for Transition Year and Rhetoric parents/
website on www.belvederecollege.ie in the first instance be directed the Examinations will encounter (length of examinations, guardians regarding Subject Choice and
The Student Council CAO applications respectively.
relevant teacher. If unresolved, or in the dealing with the intensity of the exam-
Exams are held twice a year, at Christ-
The School Council and Officers meet case of overall concerns, please discuss ination period etc.) in the Leaving Cert
mas (formal, usually in the Theatre and Information on Open Days, Universities,
with the Deputy Principals regularly Contacting Students with the Form Tutor/Year Head. period itself. The normal timetable for
Gym) and at the end of the Summer Colleges, Counselling referral service
(once every mid-term) to discuss Rhetoric students is suspended for this
If you need to contact your son or get Any anonymous complaint/report is of term (formal, in the Gym). Bi-annual and scholarship applications as well as
how the College can improve in the little use. A genuine concern can be week and the exams are supervised by
books/sports gear/lunch etc. to your son reports are available via VSWARE after studying abroad options are available
promotion of nurturing growth and raised in confidence and will be managed their teachers in the examination cen-
during the school day, please contact Re- the Christmas and Summer exams. A in the Careers Office. The Guidance
development. sensitively. tre(s). As with all examinations conduct-
ception. Reception staff will then advise report from the Form Tutor and each Counsellors are available to all students
the Year Head/Form Tutor. Unfortunate- of the subject teachers is also includ- ed in the College the corrected scripts in the College should they be experi-
ly, we are unable to provide delivery of ed. Each parent is strongly encouraged are returned to the students and used encing any academic, personal or social
Community Service items to students so it is their responsi- Campaign Office (Fundraising) to respond to these reports by using as a basis for improving future perfor- difficulties.
Belvedere students are encouraged to bility to collect these from Reception. the Parent Reply forms provided with mance. The College reviews this policy
The Campaign Office is at the heart of on a regular basis. There are no trial For further information contact, Ms
get involved in community service both each report via the College app. These
fundraising in the College. As a fee-pay- examinations for Junior Cert students. O’Donohoe roisinodonohoe@belve-
locally and through school trips. Locally, can be addressed to any of the fol-
ing school we are not eligible for any derecollege.ie; Ms Curran acurran@
for example, students may volunteer Contacting Teachers lowing; Deputy Principal, the student’s
state grants, so all improvements and belvederecollege.ie
to help with flat-decorating and the Form Tutor, Headmaster and/or a
Written messages may be submitted developments within the College depend
Soup Run. Junior students can help with to teachers via the Journal (excluding
specific teacher. Extra Study/After School Study The College offers an extensive Careers
on the support of parents, past pupils
flat-decorating for the elderly, however sick notes and requests for leave, see and friends of the College. Our current Elements exams normally take place at There are supervised study sessions in Guidance Programme with a com-
student involvement in the Soup Run CORRESPONDENCE below). Alterna- facilities were provided by fundraising 8.45am and are usually finished by 11am. the Library from 7.45am until school prehensive system of assessment and
starts in Transition Year. Soup Run stu- tively, messages and voice mails may be programmes. We invite all those who Students are then expected to either go starts and after school from 3.50pm until career investigation.
dents help prepare food and hot drinks left by phone for teachers in the College are in a position to do so to continue to the Library or go home and prepare 5.15pm. These study sessions are free The Careers department aims to:
and offer them to the homeless on the by contacting the main number (01- to support and invest in the future of for the next exam(s). It is unacceptable of charge. Supervised study is available
streets in designated areas on Wednes- 8586600) and asking to be transferred Belvedere. Those who wish to offer their for students to waste time when they for Rhetoric and Poetry Students during • Foster students’ self-knowledge and
days throughout the year; they are not to the relevant teacher. If a teacher is time or services are asked to contact should be studying. term time from Monday to Thursday, self-awareness
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