Principal: Mr John Taylor

Deputy Principal: Mr Paul Murphy

Telephone: (01) 2822317 / (01) 2822100

Email: info@woodbrookcollege.ie

Website: www.woodbrookcollege.ie

Woodbrook College is located very convenientlyon the Dublin Road, opposite the gates ofWoodbrook Golf Club.

The college is set inits’ own fabulousprivate grounds andoffers a safe, secure,quiet and highlymotivating settingfor students in whichto work.

Our History and Philosophy

of EducationWoodbrook College is a voluntary co-educational secondary school. It wasfounded by the Irish Christian Brothers in1956 but is now managed by a Board ofManagement and along with all of theother Christian Brothers Schools, is part ofthe Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST).

The main object of the Trust is to ensureand foster the advancement of educationand to further the aims and purposes ofCatholic education in the Edmund Ricetradition. The educational approach inWoodbrook College, mirrors that of all theschools in the trust, and can be expressedin the following five key elements:

� Nurturing faith, Christian spirituality andGospel-based values

� Promoting Partnership

� Excelling in teaching and learning

� Creating a caring school community

� Inspiring transformational leadership

Our Mission...

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At Woodbrook College,we are committed toexcellence in all that wedo. We educate in anatmosphere thatpromotes responsibility,tolerance and respect.We are guided byGospel-based valuesand, in keeping with ourCatholic ethos and theprinciples of our founderBlessed Edmund Rice, we work as one inclusive community of Board ofManagement, staff, parents and students to provide a safe, caring anddisciplined environment in which all of our students are challenged to reachtheir full potential in their academic, artistic, sporting and personal pursuits.

Our Vision...

WOODBROOK COLLEGE offers a wide range of subjects at both higher and ordinary level tomeet the needs of all of our students. All students are actively encouraged to follow the higherlevel course if we feel they are capable of doing so.

The core curriculum subjects offeredat Junior Certificate level are:

� Maths � Geography� English � Religion� Irish � Physical Education*� Science � CSPE*� History � SPHE*

*Part of the Wellbeing course for the JCSA

In addition students choose fromthe following optional subjects:� Business Studies� German� Art� French� Technical Graphics� Materials Technology (Wood)� Home Economics� Spanish (Proposed introduction 2017)

� Music (Proposed introduction 2018)

Junior Cycle students are also allocated time for Computer Studies and short courses

Once students have completed their Junior Certificate theyfollow the Transition Year Programme (4th year). This is avibrant and exciting programme offering students a mix ofacademic subjects to help them make the transition fromjunior cycle to senior cycle, combined with a full and excitingprogramme of activities and experiences.

JUNIOR CERTIFICATE

The programme includes:

� Work experience � European Tour� ECDL � Global Village� Social Outreach Programme � Sports and Activities� Young Entrepreneur � Drama and Plays� Delphi � Green Flag� Historical and cultural tours � Formula 1

LEAVING CERTIFICATE

The core curriculum subjects offered at Leaving Certificate level are:� Maths � Irish � Physical Education� English � Religion

In addition students choose from the following optional subjects:� Business � Accounting� Economics� History� Art� Geography� LCVP� Biology� Chemistry� Physics� French� German� Construction Studies� Design Communications Graphics (DCG)� Applied Maths (Proposed introduction 2017)

� Home Economics – Scientific & Social (Proposed introduction 2021)

� Spanish (Proposed introduction 2021)

� Music (Proposed introduction 2022)

Leaving certificate students are alsoallocated time for Career Guidance.

TRANSITION YEAR

As well as modules in: Mathematics, English, Irish, Religion andPhilosophy, Historical Studies, Business Studies, French,German, Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, Art,Craft and Design and European Studies.

CLASS TUTOREach first year and second yearclass group has a Class Tutor. Theclass tutor’s role is the pastoral careof each student. The class tutor willget to know each of their studentsand will take a special interest ineach child’s progress and wellbeing.

YEAR HEADEach Year group has a Year Head.The year head also has a pastoralcare role but in addition hasparticular responsibility formonitoring the behaviour ofstudents in their year group. Theyear head is the main point ofcontact between the home and theschool.

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORThe guidance counsellor liaisesregularly with pupils and theirparents and also with the Principal,Deputy Principal, SchoolPsychologist, resource teacher, yearheads, class tutors and individualstaff members about the welfare ofpupils. The School GuidanceCounsellor has a pastoral role withineach class and year group and on aone-to-one basis with each student.The guidance counsellor hasdeveloped a dedicated programmefor each year group.

PASTORAL CARE TEAMThe Pastoral Care Team has apastoral role within each class andyear group and on a one-to-onebasis with each student. The school

FACILITIESAmong the facilities available in our new state-of-the-art school building are:

has a comprehensive Social,Personal and Health Educationprogramme which is an integral partof the pastoral care system.

LEARNING SUPPORTWoodbrook strives to ensure that allstudents, irrespective of their ability,are enabled to acquire personal,social and academic skills, to fullyparticipate in the life of the schooland to achieve the level of successthey are able for. Some of our pupilsmay fall below the averageacademic ability range or may havespecific learning difficulties andspecial educational needs. Ourobjective is to provide extra tuitionand help to these students in theareas of most need but especiallyMathematics and English. Care isalso taken to monitor their progressin all subjects. The guidancecounsellor and learning support co-ordinator will also assist thesestudents in obtaining subjectexemptions where appropriate andwith reasonable accommodationsfor certificate examinations.Learning support is co-ordinatedthrough our dedicated learningsupport centre within the school.

MENTOR AND BUDDYPROGRAMMEEach 1st year student is assigned a5th year mentor/buddy to help themmake the transition from primary tosecondary school successfully.These mentors/buddies are aninvaluable source of support to thenew 1st year students.

� Modern E-Learning classrooms equipped with wired andwireless broadband, interactive data projectors and PC’s.

� Two fully equipped and modern Woodwork/Constructionrooms

� A fully equipped Technical Graphics Room with individualcomputers for each student

� Two state-of-the-art computer rooms with a total of 54computers

� Three fully equipped science labs� Indoor gymnasium� Fitness room including weights, resistance machines,

treadmills, spinning bikes and cross trainers� Three full-size pitches for Soccer, Rugby and Gaelic and

outdoor basketball and tennis courts� Learning Support Centre� Home Economics Room� Art and Crafts Centre

� Library� A fully operational canteen serving a varied and healthy

breakfast and lunch menu

Recognition of the efforts and achievementsof individual students is a very important part oflife here at Woodbrook College and includes:� Annual academic and sports awards ceremony� Transition Year awards ceremony� 6th year Student of the Year and

awards ceremony� Student of the Week awards� Student scholarship

programme

In addition to regular class testsadministered by individual teachersthroughout the school year, eachstudent will be assessed asfollows:� October Mid-term Assessment

(All years except TY)

� Christmas Assessment(1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th years)

� Februay Mid-term Assessment(1st, 2nd and 5th years)(Mock exams for 3rd and 6thyears)

� Easter Assessment(1st, 2nd and 5th years)

� Summer Assessment(1st, 2nd and 5th years)

A report containing the gradesreceived in each subject as well ascomments relating to progress,behaviour and attendance is sent toparents/guardians as soon aspracticable after these tests havebeen completed.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESWoodbrook College places a large emphasis on thedevelopment of the whole person and places animportant emphasis on extra-curricular sports andactivities. The range of activities ensures that no studentwhatever their talents, likes or dislikes will be left out.

HOMEWORKIt is school policy to set and monitor homework regularly. Homework reinforcesclass work and encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own learning. Aspart of the home/school relationship each pupil is issued with a homework journalwhich is monitored by the Class Tutor/Year Head and the parents/guardians.

AWARDSASSESSMENT

� Soccer� Rugby� Gaelic� Hurling� Basketball� Gaisce Awards� Archery� Chess� Table Tennis

� Golf� Guitar� ECDL� Debating� Student Enterprise� Athletics� Gym fitness� School Bank� Young Scientist Competition

The following extra-curricular activities are offered at Woodbrook College:

At Woodbrook College we endeavour to promote a healthier, litter-freeenvironment for our school community. Recycling of glass, paper, cardboard,plastic, aluminium, as well as organic waste matter is expected from all pupils.There are designated bin stations in the school, each consisting of:

The Green-Schools committee, consisting of members of staff and pupils hasalready achieved two Green Flags awarded by An Taisce for litter and energyconservation and are currently working towards our third green flag. The aimof the Green-Schools committee is to create an awareness of joint responsibilityfor taking care of our environment. We hope to achieve this by continuing theefforts at reducing, reusing and recycling in our school.

� Fun events for first years to help them form new friendshipsand bonds in their new school.

� Fundraising events.� Organisation and running of themed weeks.� Assisting with school functions.� Acting in an advisory capacity on school policy and

curriculum.� Keeping proper books of account and records of all

meetings.

Our school library contains a wide range of books andmagazines as well as a number of computers forstudent use. The library is open during lunch times forquiet study/reading as well as for the playing of boardgames.

As part of the NationalLiteracy andNumeracy Strategy,all students areexposed to a greateremphasis on theimprovement anddevelopment ofliteracy and numeracyskills. Word of theWeek, DropEverything and Read,Maths Challenge andLibrary time are justsome of the regularactivities organisedeach week forstudents.

1st, 2nd and 3rd Years� White shirt� Black trousers� Grey jumper (with crest)� Black shoes� School tie� School jacket (with crest)

TY, 5th and 6th Years� White shirt� Black trousers� Black jumper (with crest)� Black shoes� School tie� School jacket (with crest)

It is the policy of Woodbrook College that pupils mustwear their uniform in school and at school functions.

1st, 2nd and 3rd Years (Girls)

� White revere blouse� Black, grey and red plaid skirt� Grey jumper (with crest)� Black shoes & grey socks� School jacket (with crest)

The aim of the Student Council is to promote the interests ofthe school and the involvement of pupils in the affairs of theschool, in co-operation with the Board of Management,parents and teachers. One pupil is elected from each class torepresent the students in their class on the council. At thebeginning of each academic year, the new officers forChairperson, Secretary and Treasurer are formally elected.The council is monitored and assisted by a member of staff. Inaddition to its monthly meetings, the council undertakes anumber of projects:

GREEN FLAG SCHOOL

GREENBINSfor recyclingof paper andcardboard

BROWNBINSfor waste foodrecycling

BLUEBINSfor recycling of plastic

SUPERVISED STUDY/HOMEWORK CLUB

Supervised study which is available to allstudents from 2nd to 6th year operates from3.45pm to 5.45pm on four days of the weekand gives students an opportunity to studyand/or do homework in a quiet, supervisedenvironment. Homework club is available for 1stand 2nd year students on three days of theweek from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

LIBRARY

STUDENT COUNCIL

SCHOOL UNIFORM

LITERACY & NUMERACY

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WOODBROOK COLLEGEWoodbrook, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 AW64

Phone: 01-282 2317/01-282 2100Email: info@woodbrookcollege.ie | Web: www.woodbrookcollege.ie

Principal: Mr. John TaylorDeputy Principal: Mr. Paul Murphy