Presentation College
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School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 14 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated Civic Social & Political Education (CSPE) at Presentation College. The overall quality of teaching, learning, and assessment was very good, with students showing high engagement and interest. Recommendations include enhancing written feedback and implementing differentiated tasks to further support student learning.
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The inspection evaluated Home Economics and Hotel, Catering and Tourism at Presentation College. The overall quality of teaching was good, but assessment and planning need improvement. The school met most requirements for subject provision, though it fell short of the minimum hours for Home Economics at Junior Cycle.
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The inspection evaluated Home Economics and Hotel Catering and Tourism at Presentation College. The overall quality of teaching was good, but assessment practices and planning need improvement. The school met most requirements for subject provision, though it fell short of the minimum tuition hours for Home Economics at the Junior Cycle level.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Coláiste na Toirbhirte. Overall, the standard of teaching and learning observed was very good, with effective use of Irish as the language of instruction. Active learning was central to the lessons, although there were missed opportunities to connect learning with other subjects and contemporary life. Recommendations include enhancing planning and creating innovative ways to support student learning.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Coláiste na Toirbhirte. Overall, the standard of teaching and learning observed was very good, with effective use of Irish as the medium of instruction. The school provides a supportive environment for students, although there are recommendations for enhancing connections between subjects and real-life contexts.
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The Whole School Evaluation at Presentation Secondary School, Warrenmount, assessed management, leadership, and learning. The board of management shows strong commitment, and senior management works effectively as a team. The quality of care for students is outstanding, and teaching quality is generally good to very good. Recommendations include developing a strategic plan and improving assessment strategies.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of learning and teaching in Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) at Presentation Secondary School. Overall, the quality was found to be good to very good, with effective teaching strategies and a supportive learning environment. Recommendations include enhancing assessment practices and providing ongoing professional development for teachers.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Special Educational Needs at Presentation Secondary School. The standard of teaching was found to be good, with effective practices in place, although the school is recommended to form a dedicated SEN team. The management shows strong commitment to inclusion, and while assessment practices are varied, a consistent whole-school policy is needed.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Science at Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount. Most lessons were well-structured, with clear learning objectives and effective teaching methods. While the use of ICT was noted as beneficial, further development is needed. Recommendations include enhancing differentiation strategies and improving assessment for learning practices.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in English at Presentation Secondary School. The teaching was generally good, with effective classroom management and a variety of teaching methods observed. Recommendations include encouraging more independent student work and collaborative planning among teachers.
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The inspection of Physical Education at Presentation Secondary School highlighted good quality teaching and learning, with students actively engaged in lessons. While the provision of single-period lessons limits the range of learning experiences, there is strong support for extracurricular activities. Recommendations include optimizing timetable arrangements and broadening the range of activities offered to better meet students' interests.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in History at Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount. The lessons observed were well-prepared, engaging, and demonstrated good teacher-student relationships. Recommendations were made to improve accessibility to History for all students, particularly those in the Junior Certificate School Programme.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at Presentation Secondary School, Warrenmount. Overall, the teaching was found to be of good standard with effective methodologies and classroom management. Recommendations were made to enhance time allocation for junior cycle Mathematics and to improve the use of higher-order questioning in lessons.
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This report evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in French at Presentation College Warrenmount. The inspection highlighted good provision for French, effective teaching practices, and a commitment to co-curricular activities that enhance language learning. Recommendations were made for further development in lesson planning and the use of the target language in the classroom.
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