Student Learning Journal - Module 06 - Le Chéile

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Le Chéile MODULE

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Le Chéile schools are committed to the promotion of a value-based education built on the principles of:

Welcome

Our welcome recognises the unique dignity and worth of each person, building on the Catholic tradition of being inclusive.

Our pursuit of wisdom and knowledge enables our students to achieve an academic excellence that supports them in understanding the world and seeking to improve it.

Wisdom WitnessSAMPLE

Le Chéile schools give witness to the Gospel values of Inclusivity, Truth, Forgiveness, Service, Concern, Spirituality, Teaching and Learning on a daily basis. We recognise that every person is made in the image and likeness of God.

Le Chéile

Le Chéile Congregations & Education

Politics & Society

From 500 AD – 1800s

MONASTERIES

run by monks had some of the first schools in Ireland. They were celebrated all over Europe in the Middle Ages, and Ireland became known as the Land of Saints and Scholars.

1600

Continuing the tradition of value-based education in Ireland

1644

THE DOMINICAN ORDER arrived in Galway, having been founded by Spaniard Saint Dominic de Guzman in France in 1206.

1771

THE URSULINE SISTERS came to Ireland, having been founded by Saint Angela Merici in Northern Italy in 1535.

1700

1695 – 1729 From 500 AD – 1800s

BARDIC SCHOOLS were schools in which poetry, history, and general Irish literature were taught. Some were for law, and some for other special professions. They were lay schools.

PENAL LAWS – The Catholic educational system was outlawed. As a result, Catholic church services operated under extreme secrecy.

1695 – Mid 18th century

HEDGE SCHOOLS – Catholic education and culture were kept alive by secret open-air masses and illegal outdoor schools known as ‘hedge schools’.

All the Le Chéile Religious Congregations were founded to provide a value-based education. The values underpinning the educational philosophy of our schools lead to wide curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular provision, ensuring that all students can flourish and reach their full potential.

1808

THE PATRICIAN BROTHERS founded in Tullow, Co. Carlow

1842

FAITHFUL COMPANIONS OF JESUS (FCJ) opened in Oughterard. Founded in 1820 by Marie Madeleine d’Houet in Paris.

1859

SISTERS OF SAINT LOUIS opened in Monaghan. Founded in 1842 by Louis Bautain and Mère Thérèse de la Croix in France.

1800

1829

CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION, which provided freedom from discrimination for Catholics in Ireland and the UK.

1793

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIEF ACT, allowing for the exercise of religion and the existence of Catholic schools.

1831

NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM was set up.

1860

The four principles of Catholic education particularly embraced by the Congregations of the Le Chéile Schools Trust are: inclusion, care for the most vulnerable, promotion of the unique gifts of each student and the integration of faith and culture.

Politics & Society

1864

THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CLUNY came to Ireland. Founded in 1807 by Anne Marie Javouhey in France.

1867

HOLY FAITH SISTERS were established by Margaret Aylward in Dublin.

1860

1879

INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION ACTS setting up secondary schools in Ireland.

1880

THE DE LA SALLE BROTHERS came to Waterford. Founded in 1684 by John Baptist De La Salle in France.

1878

THE SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION came to Kilcullen. Founded in 1854 by Elizabeth Prout in England.

THE POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD established a school in Carrigtwohill. Founded in 1869 by Frances Margaret Taylor in London.

1903

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. PAUL opened a school in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Founded in 1847 by Genevieve Dupuis in Birmingham, England.

1900

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1930

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS (now community colleges under the ETBs) were established to provide a technical education.

A common characteristic of all the congregations gifted to Le Chéile Schools Trust is their welcome for the poor, those with additional learning needs and those who are victims of violence, injustice and social inequality.

Our 21st century Catholic schools express our unique and rich heritage by promoting student-centred practices and policies in all our schools.

1950s

THE RELIGIOUS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION opened two schools. Founded in 1817 by Father Louis Lafosse and four women in Normandy, France.

1947

THE HOLY CHILD JESUS SISTERS set up a school in Killiney. Founded in 1884 by American woman Cornelia Connelly in England.

1955

THE ORDER OF THE RELIGIOUS OF JESUS AND MARY came to Ireland. Founded in 1818 by Claudine Thevenet in France.

2021

August

Opening of LE CHÉILE EDUCATION CENTRE.

September

Opening of Le Chéile Secondary School, Ballincollig, Co Cork.

1967

THE MARIANISTS founded by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade came to Loughlinstown in Dublin, Ireland.

1967

Introduction of FREE SECONDARY EDUCATION in Ireland.

The Le Chéile Schools Trust continues to build on the heritage of our founding congregations by opening new schools throughout Ireland in response to parental and community choice.

2000

2008

LE CHÉILE SCHOOLS TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED. Originally twelve religious congregations handed over the leadership of their schools to the Le Chéile Schools Trust.

Le Chéile Schools Trust is run by lay people, in partnership with the Department of Education and Skills. We provide school buildings and resource our schools. The Trust supports professional development opportunities for staff, students, parents and guardians and Boards of Management.

2014

Le Chéile Secondary School opened in Tyrrelstown. The first Catholic school to open in Ireland under the Trust structure.

Inclusion

Le Chéile Schools are places of welcome and respect. Living this welcome is demonstrated by commitment to our students’ individual needs, to a broad curriculum, and to leadership on policies for student wellbeing.

Le Chéile Schools Trust Values of SAMPLE

Concern

Care is at the heart of what we do in Le Chéile schools. We are concerned for the wellbeing of all members of our school community and for the care of our environment. Christian concern is empowering and enabling.

Truth

Le Chéile schools promote good judgement and decision making among our students. In our schools, research skills are developed, debate is encouraged, and experience is reflected on.

Spirituality

Le Chéile schools are faith friendly spaces. We encourage young people to explore the concepts of belief and unbelief, we trust them in their exploration. Students are exposed to a variety of ways to pray and to reflect, including - but not exclusivelyCatholic practices.

Forgiveness

At the heart of the message of Jesus is forgiveness and the ability to start again with those who hurt you. We seek to be kind and forgiving to each other, knowing that this will make each of us more hopeful, optimistic and compassionate.

Service

Members of Le Chéile school communities serve one another. Our leadership is one of giving a hand of support. Love always trumps ego in our schools.

Teaching and Learning

In Le Chéile schools we all teach and we all learn. We push the boundaries of excellence in our teaching, learning environment, assessment and progression to Third level.

THE Le chÉILE cREST

Inspiration:

The design imagery is inspired by the ornamental stones and patterns from the Book of Kells.

The interlocking keys symbolise that education gives access to and opens up new knowledge and possibilities.

Togetherness is symbolised by the different pathways into a central maze, where there is searching, challenges and new directions.

St. Brigid’s Cross symbolises our Celtic Catholic roots and traditions.

THE Le chÉILE PRAYER

In the power of the Spirit and in keeping with the traditions of our founding Congregations we pray that, for students, teachers and parents alike; our schools may be places of learning and discovery, places of hope and joy, places of courage and confidence, places of gratitude and generosity, places of faith rooted in love. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen

- Author Unknown

Your Your Your

mental health is a priority. is an happiness essential. is a self-care necessity.

DIET, SLEEP & EXERCISE

To fully understand the importance of being healthy, you will now have the opportunity to learn about physical and mental health and the impact both have on your overall well-being.

One way that you can look after your physical health is by eating a balanced diet, getting sufficient sleep and doing some exercise each day. Good diet, sleep and exercise have countless physical and mental benefits.

Physical Benefits

• Helps to build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints

• Helps to control weight, build lean muscle and reduce fat

• Prevents and reduces high blood pressure

Mental Benefits

• Improves your memory and lengthens your attention span

• Improves your decision-making, planning and multi-tasking skills

• Increases your production of new nerve, blood and brain cells

Looking after your Physical Health

SAMPLE

DIET SLEEP EXERCISE

Ensure you have a healthy diet.

Scan this bar code to access the food pyramid, which shows how often you should eat different food groups.

Ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Avoid being on a screen before you go to bed, and it’s best not to bring your phone into your bedroom.

Try to get a daily recommended physical activity of 30 minutes of exercise. Consider including a column for physical activity in your study timetable so you can actively make it part of your daily routine.

BUILDING RESILIENCE

Unfortunately, negative things happen to everyone in life; however, some people seem to bounce back quicker than others. This is referred to as resilience - your ability to bounce back after setbacks.

One useful way of understanding how to develop resilience is to use the acronym BOUNCE

Bad things and times happen, but things do get better. Others are there to help you, but you need to let them know. Unhelpful thoughts don’t make things better. Nobody is perfect.

Concentrate on the good things in your life, it’s not all bad. Everybody has setbacks or struggles. You are not on your own here.

Here are five useful ways that you can build your own personal resilience. In the space provided, identify one way you could incorporate each one into your own life!

Sadly, bullying can be a feature of school life. It is important to understand these facts about bullying so that you can:

(a) Recognise it

(b) Take action and know where to ask for help

What are the main types of bullying?

Hitting, pushing, spitting, stealing or breaking others’ belongings, making mean hand gestures

Where can bullying happen?

Bullying can happen…..

• To anyone

• Anytime

• Anywhere

• In any way

Threatening, teasing, name calling, making sexual remarks

Spreading rumours, encouraging others to reject or exclude someone, embarrassing someone in public

How can I deal with bullying?

• Report it to someone you can trust.

• Stay calm and in control.

• Talk to friends you can trust and ask them for help.

• Don’t show emotions like anger, fear or upset.

• Be assertive – speak clearly and firmly.

• Show confidence – use positive body language.

CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying is where information and communication technology is used to deliberately hurt someone’s feelings.

Cyberbullying can take place through instant messaging, chat rooms, online polling sites, blogs and social networking sites.

Cyberbullying can be very dangerous because it is:

• Invasive

• Often anonymous

• Difficult to escape from or stop

• Sometimes a criminal act

• Communicated quickly and to a wide audience

Here are some tips for staying safe on the internet:

HIDE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS: Password, PIN, username and real name, email address, home address, mobile number, personal photos.

FOLLOW NETIQUETTE: Communicate clearly, use emoticons, be polite.

Do’s Don’ts SAMPLE

• React appropriately

• Block any sender of nasty messages

• Set your sites/profiles to private

• Save nasty links/texts etc.

• Ask permission before you share anyone else’s details

• Change your password often.

• Open a message from someone you don’t know

• Give details to anyone that you don’t know in real life.

THANKFULLY, THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBERBULLYING.

GROWTH MINDSET

Earlier on in this module, you learned the meaning of the word resilience. People who display resilience have a ‘Growth Mindset’. Let’s find out a little more about this….

What is a mindset?

A mindset is a person’s approach or attitude.

What are the different types of mindset?

There are two main types of mindset. They are known as a Fixed Mindset and a Growth Mindset .

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FIXED MINDSET AND A GROWTH MINDSET?

“I learn nothing from mistakes.”

“I am not good at some things.”

“When I am frustrated, I give up.”

“I learn from my mistakes.”

“When I am frustrated, I persevere.”

“I can learn anything if I try hard enough.”

Examine the diagram above to identify what type of mindset you have. What techniques can you use to develop a growth mindset?

Your INTELLIGENCES

A psychologist known as Howard Gardner identified eight different types of intelligences. Research now suggests that different intelligences occur in different parts of your brain.

Here are the eight intelligences identified by Gardner:

The ability to think musically and to hear, recognise and remember patterns. Used by musicians, mathematicians, artists and dancers.

The ability to understand cause and effect; to manipulate numbers. Used by scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

MUSIC

The ability to interpret space and to navigate. Used by pilots, artists, architects and racing drivers.

ERSONAL SPAT

The ability to understand yourself, to be reflective, know what you can or can’t do and where to get help. Used by philosophers, psychologists and church ministers. SILARUTAN

The ability to understand and relate to others. Used by teachers, salespeople, politicians, human resource managers, doctors and psychologists.

The ability to discriminate between living things and be sensitive to the natural world. Used by botanists, ornithologists, beauticians and top chefs.

The ability to control body movement and the capacity to handle objects skilfully. Used by athletes, actors and dancers.

The ability to use language. Being able to express what’s on your mind and to understand others. Used by poets, novelists, politicians and lawyers.

Reflecting on YOUR strengths

Developing a growth mindset by recognising your intelligences

A person with a Growth Mindset will ask themselves “In which ways am I intelligent?” and not “How intelligent am I?”

Use the diagram below to identify which intelligences most apply to you. Reflect on times when you have used this intelligence by giving a specific example.

Is this intelligence one of your strengths?

Give an example of when you have used this intelligence:

Kinaesthetic Intrapersonal LOGICAL MUSICAL

Is this intelligence one of your strengths?

Give an example of when you have used this intelligence: