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One very important source of support for a student is their peers. Young people in distress often turn first to a peer for help and look to older students as role models. Mentoring programmes build on this natural resource. Research suggests, that with the right type or training, facilitation and support, older students provide valuable peer support to younger students.
\nThere are many advantages of mentoring systems to both the school in terms of promoting a positive ethos and to the individual participants.<\/p>\n
Promotes the idea of the school as being a supportive caring community
\nIncreases students feelings of belonging and commitment to the school
\nPromotes the idea of students and staff working together.
\nObjectives for Mentors
\nAn increase in self esteem
\nA sense of belonging to a team
\nA growing feeling of responsibility
\nA belief that they are contributing to the school community
\nObjectives for 1 st Year Students
\nImproved attitudes of younger towards older students.
\nImproves school attendance
\nStudents feel they have someone to talk to if they need help[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PREFECTS” tab_id=”1542028490432-1aa2d31a-ea68″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\u2022 To assist first year Class Tutors in creating good class spirit.
\n\u2022 To operate one\/way system.
\n\u2022 To assist with Canteen supervision.
\n\u2022 To control entrance\/exits.
\n\u2022 To supervise locker areas and toilets.
\n\u2022 To assist at school functions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”GAMES COMMITTEE” tab_id=”1542028808178-7b8cffae-9d60″][vc_column_text]This committee consists of students who volunteer their time and energy to ensure the smooth running of activities for students at lunch time. All have an interest in sport and enjoy working within the school.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To assist and supervise during lunchtime.
\n\u2022 To organise inter-class games at lunchtime.
\n\u2022 To report any irregularities or damages to school property .[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”STUDENT COUNCIL” tab_id=”1542028906716-4d7e4d40-5b91″][vc_column_text]A student\u2019s council (Junior\/Senior) is in operation in our school. The Council involves a representative from each class. These representatives will be democratically elected by their peers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To represent the view of students.
\n\u2022 To arrange regular meetings with Co coordinator \/teacher in attendance.
\n\u2022 To act as class rep.
\n\u2022 To report any irregularities to tutors.
\n\u2022 To report on any damages etc. to the classrooms.
\n\u2022 To liaise with other committees and groups in the school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”STUDENT CARE TEAM” tab_id=”1542028956610-92416c71-14be”][vc_column_text]The Student Care Team is a new group within the School which was founded in October. With a membership of in excess of 25 students it has proved to be a vibrant and exciting group. The team comprises of members from Transition Year, Fifth Year and Sixth Year. A lot of students were encouraged to join after the experience of the Youth Night in the St. Patrick\u2019s Church in September and many who participated that night are now members of MCS\u2019s Student Care Team.<\/p>\n
From the outset, students in MCS have been encouraged to be team players, and as part of this new and upcoming group in the school, this team of students contribute to the running of the school just like the Mentors, Prefects, Student Council or Games Committee. A key aim is to reach out to the local community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”GREEN SCHOOLS” tab_id=”1543234728589-83368dd6-1e6f”][vc_column_text]Our Green Schools Committee meets each week to discuss problematic areas in our school based on the following environmental themes:<\/p>\n
Waste & Recycling<\/strong> Energy Conservation<\/strong> Water Conservation<\/strong> The first green schools committee was formed in 2006. It has been on-going since then. The Committee was initially formed in conjunction with the Geography Department and The Young Environmentalist Awards. The committee consists of on average 20 students from all year groups. We meet on a weekly\/fortnightly basis where we discuss our progress and our yearly targets .<\/p>\n Between 2006 and 2008, we focussed on the area of litter reduction and recycling. We achieved Green Flag status in May 2008. There are only approximately 5 secondary schools in the Westmeath area with the Green flag.<\/p>\n Some of the Improvements implemented since our formation in 2006: [\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”blue” spacing=”2″ active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”First Year Hand Book” tab_id=”1541085852780-7e1d4275-90ef”][vc_column_text]Co-ordinate the development of a First Year Handbook which provides key information to incoming students prior to their first day at MCS.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”First Day Programme” tab_id=”1541085852787-ba574a9a-c432″][vc_column_text]Develop a programme of activities and a schedule of staff supervision for first day back to school. This programme is designed to enable students to get to know new classmates and to develop a degree of comfort in their new surroundings before formal classes begin.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mentor\/First Year Group Assignments” tab_id=”1541086187598-8bfc34f8-0fb9″][vc_column_text]Assign mentors to first year groups, to work with and support incoming students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 1 Preparation\/Activities” tab_id=”1541086233934-9d18c82c-762b”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mentor Training Programme” tab_id=”1541086284633-51bb3c80-e000″][vc_column_text]Organise and facilitate the Mentor Training Programme for new members[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Clubs” tab_id=”1541086347513-e7a6e5a1-d5e5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Mentor Meetings” tab_id=”1541086511919-43e49d0b-8cec”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Special Events” tab_id=”1541086759192-728df923-6b48″][vc_column_text]Organise and co-ordinate many events throughout the school year, to promote fun and pride and a sense of belonging in all our new students. First year students are provided with an opportunity to participate in such events as:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”First Year Workshops” tab_id=”1541086814840-8e5fc9f4-2fcd”][vc_column_text]Co-ordinate the participation of mentors in first year workshops such as Communication, Anti-bullying and Study Skills and Substance Abuse Awareness.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Programme Promotion” tab_id=”1541086837322-863607d0-60b7″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Evening Events” tab_id=”1541086948182-a49dbcd7-b3a4″][vc_column_text]Co-ordinate mentor attendance at all first year evening events such as; First Year Mass, First Year Information Night, and first year Parent\/Teacher Conferences.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1543235107219{padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #002147 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” color=”blue” spacing=”4″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”MENTORS” tab_id=”1542028490397-fc15db02-f376″][vc_column_text] Why Mentoring is a Must for Moate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1981"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1981\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moatecs.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWe received our Waste and Recycling flag in 2009. To maintain our flag we are ensuring that our litter black spots remain litter free and that our recycling collection of paper and plastic bottles remains part of our weekly agenda.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2011, after working for two years on the theme of Energy Conservation, we were awarded our second green flag. To achieve this flag we needed to raise awareness throughout our school on how to conserve energy both at home and in our school environment. To maintain our high level of energy conservation we continue to carry out regular spot checks within the school. This is to ensure that all teachers and students continue to abide by our \u2018Energy Saving Checklist\u2019 which is present in all classrooms.<\/p>\n
\nWe are currently working towards our third green flag which is based on the theme of Water Conservation. Our first step after researching the levels of water used in our school was to create our \u2018Top Ten Tap Tips\u2019 which are available to you through our school website. We are continuing to work towards creating awareness to students in our school on this theme in the hope that these methods of conservation will be put to good use in their home also.
\nAs a committee it is important that we maintain the two flags that have already been awarded as well as working towards achieving the Water Conservation flag. Through the work of our committee we hope that we raise enough awareness so that fellow students bring these environmental conservation methods home.
\nWe wish to thank you for your ongoing support and co-operation in our tasks.<\/p>\nWhere it all began<\/h3>\n
\n3 types of bin in every classroom (general waste, paper and bottles)
\nRecycling of Mobile Phones (Jack and Jill Foundation) and ink Cartridges
\nGreen schools notice board
\nPublications in \u201cNews-links\u201d
\nSignage
\nCompost bin
\nHighlighting black spot areas
\nRecording data on collections of paper\/bottles
\nAction days
\nLink with tidy towns committee
\nSurveys, Memos
\nGeneral Environmental awareness
\nRecycling Week[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HEALTH PROMOTING TEAM” tab_id=”1543235033871-e0cc5920-7b08″][vc_column_text]A Health Promoting School team has been developed within Moate Community School which includes members of staff, students, parents\/guardians. This team are actively working to develop actions and create awareness which will help to make our school more health aware. The HPS team are striving to provide opportunities for promoting health within the curriculum, the physical environment and the social environment of the school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1543235201070{background-image: url(http:\/\/testingmoatecs.comwordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/videobg.jpg?id=1070) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nWhat do we do for our First years?<\/span><\/h1>\n
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