Where is Mayfield Community School?
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Mayfield Community School is on Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork. The Eircode is T23 DP95.
What should I do if I have a concern about my child?
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Parents can contact the school and appropriate staff can help depending on the concern. Supports include the student's teachers, Year Head, Guidance Counsellor, Home School Community Link teacher and Student Support Team. For general enquiries, contact the school office on 021 4506855.
Where can parents find school policies?
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The school publishes its key policies online, including Admissions, Attendance, Code of Behaviour, Child Protection, Anti-Bullying, Homework, ICT, Mobile Phone and other school policies.
Is Mayfield Community School co-educational?
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Yes. Mayfield Community School is a co-educational community school serving students from Mayfield and the wider community.
What is Mayfield Community School's ethos?
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The school's mission is “Together We Learn, Together We Care, Together We Respect.” Its motto is “Meas ar Gach Craobh” — “Respect for All.”
What is the school's approach to student wellbeing?
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Student wellbeing is an important part of Mayfield Community School's ethos of “Respect for All”. The school uses pastoral care, guidance, student support structures, SPHE, Home School Community Link and other supports to help students throughout their time in school.
What are the classroom rules?
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Students are expected to arrive on time, be ready to learn, bring the correct equipment, respect teachers and other students, put phones away, avoid food during class and only drink water. Students should also listen respectfully and take turns speaking.
Does Mayfield Community School have Transition Year?
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Yes. Transition Year is part of the school's Senior Cycle programme and is designed to help students develop their abilities, experience different learning opportunities and prepare for Senior Cycle.
Does the school offer Leaving Certificate Applied?
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Yes. Mayfield Community School offers Leaving Certificate Applied. The programme combines practical learning, work experience and life skills. Places are subject to the school's admissions and programme requirements.
What programmes are available at Mayfield Community School?
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Mayfield Community School provides Junior Cycle and a range of Senior Cycle pathways including Transition Year, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and Leaving Certificate Applied, subject to the school's current programme arrangements.
Does Mayfield Community School have a Home School Community Link teacher?
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Yes. The Home School Community Link teacher works closely with parents, families and the wider community and helps strengthen communication and relationships between home and school.
Does the school have a Guidance Counsellor?
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Yes. The Guidance Department supports students with subject choices, educational and career planning and can also provide pastoral support when appropriate.
What does the Student Support Team do?
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The Student Support Team meets regularly to consider student welfare and coordinate appropriate supports. Where needed, students may be referred for pastoral support or parents may be advised to seek additional professional support.
What student support is available?
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Mayfield Community School has a range of student supports including Subject Teachers, Class Tutors, Year Heads, the Student Support Team, Guidance Counsellor, Home School Community Link teacher, School Chaplaincy and the School Completion Programme.
What should a student do if they are having difficulty with a subject?
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Students should speak to their subject teacher and can also talk to their Year Head for additional help or guidance.
What equipment should students bring to class?
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Students should arrive ready to learn with the correct equipment, including their books, biro, copies and school journal. Individual subjects may require additional equipment.
Can students leave the school grounds during breaks?
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Students are expected to remain within the school grounds during the 11:00 AM break. First Year students are also expected to remain within the school grounds during the 1:15 PM break.
Are mobile phones allowed in school?
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Mayfield Community School operates a mobile-phone-free approach during school time. Students are expected to put phones away and follow the school's current Mobile Phone Policy, including the school's phone pouch arrangements
Does Mayfield Community School have a school uniform?
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Yes. Students are expected to wear the full school uniform. The uniform includes a wine V-neck jumper with the school crest, blue shirt, school tie, mid-grey trousers or skirt, and black or brown shoes.
What if my child needs to leave school early?
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The student should give their Year Head a note signed by a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must collect the student from school and sign them out.
What should a student do if they are late for school?
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Students who arrive late should sign in at the main school office.
What should I do if my child is absent?
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A parent or guardian should contact the school office before 10:00 AM on the day of the absence. When the student returns, they should bring a note signed by their parent or guardian in their school journal for their Year Head or Class Teacher.
Can a student transfer to Mayfield Community School from another school?
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Transfer applications can be made using the school's Transfer Form. Transfers during the school year are generally considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as a change of residence, and applications are subject to the school's Admissions Policy and available places.
How do I apply for a place in Mayfield Community School?
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Application forms are available from Mayfield Community School. The school also provides separate application arrangements for its AS Classroom and a transfer form for students seeking to move from another school. Check the school's current admissions information for application dates and requirements.
How do I contact Mayfield Community School?
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Mayfield Community School is located on Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork, T23 DP95. You can contact the school office on 021 4506855 or email admin@mayfieldcs.ie.
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