Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tips for Parents

Encourage Them To-
Ask for help
Contact their mentor
Make new Friends
Join in School Life
Be Prepared
Be Yourself!

Advise on subjects
Show an interest
Talk to them
Listen to concerns


What tips would you give from your experience of young people settling into secondary?
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10 comments:

  1. davidcreed@nypblanch.ieNovember 18, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I'm involved in a youth support project and part of that work is running a transition programme in conjunction with the school completion programme. I think that it gives young people a confidence boost just before they start second level. I sometime think that it may help them more than they say to us.

    David Creed

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  2. Siún MulrennanNovember 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I really like these practical tips for parents. It probably affirms things they may be already doing and encourages them to continue being supportive.

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  3. M. WeaferNovember 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    The tips for parents are so practical and can be used in a number of different contexts!! Really good!

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  4. P HayesNovember 27, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    We have a mentor system in our school so incoming first years are matched with a sixth year mentor. They meet with them in the summer term before they join the school and fun activities like bowling are arranged.

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  5. patricia kennedyNovember 27, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    thanks for all the comments guys

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  6. Patricia KennedyNovember 27, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Penny,
    We use a similar system in our school. It works really well and will be an area I will look at in my presentation on the 12th. It's great for the first years to know at least one person in the senior cycle before they join. Thanks for the comment.
    Patricia

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  7. UnknownNovember 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I really hope this site stays up and running. Our son had a really difficult time settling into secondary school and I think all parents need a forum to discuss issues that can come up in relation to their teenagers. Great work Patricia!!

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  8. Patricia KennedyNovember 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Susan,
    Thanks for that. Hope to give a presentation on the same topic in college on the 12th. Hope your son has settled at this stage.
    Patricia

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  9. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Thanks Patricia. He's well settled in now thank God and preparing for Junior Cert. Any tips for parents who are preparing for same?? I think we go throught these things as much as our children do. Best of luck with your presentation on the 12th. Let me know how you get on.

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  10. sscottDecember 9, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Hi Patricia,
    I enjoyed the documentary on the childrens experience of moving from Primary to Secondary - and it would be a good talking point for 6th class to see what their fears and reservations are before they move on to secondary. What came across was that the induction and the first week in the Secondary school seemed important to the settling in process. As well being able to manage to find your classes and keep up with the extra homework - the children said they were sad to leave their old friends but met new ones when they moved on. A helpful site for young people and parents. Susan

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