Student Supports

Year Heads

Each Year Group has a designated Year Head who has special responsibility for the students of that Year. The Year Head generally stays in charge of the group for the three years of Junior Cycle and sometimes remains with the group until the end of Senior Cycle. The Year Head has a central role in our school community.

They guide the students through their education and provide support, advice and pastoral care to all students in their year group. Marino College is very fortunate to have a wonderful year head team. The Year Head is supported in this role by the class tutors, The care team, Ms McAteer and Ms Skelly.

The Class Tutor

Under the ‘Class Tutor’ system which has worked very well over the years each class has a Tutor who will:

  • Enable the well being, happiness and progress of each student in their class group.

  • Ensure the highest levels of attendance and punctuality.

  • Deal with matters relating to discipline and compliance with school rules.

  • Be available to deal with any queries/difficulties that may arise among students of their class.

  • Monitor the academic performance of the students.

  • The Class Tutor has daily contact with the students.

HSCL

As Home, School, Community Liaison I work with families and parents to ensure we can do everything we can to make their child's education and time in school fulfilling and engaging. I make house calls to some of our student's homes as part of my role to further help families.

SET - Special Education Department

In our Special Education Department, we strive to meet the specific needs of all our students. Through annual whole-school testing, teacher observations and specific testing where needed, we can identify the needs of a student and develop a tailored support plan for that student.

Based on this information, Learning Support teachers work alongside mainstream teachers in class, in key subjects, to specifically support those students. Where there is a greater need, a student can be withdrawn for intensive support in a small group setting, for a prescribed time, as well as receiving the ongoing in-class support. SNAs work alongside students to support their behavioural, social and emotional needs, and so supporting their academic progression and holistic development.

Guidance Counselling Service

The Guidance Counsellors, Ms Freeman and Ms Richardson, help students deal with issues in the following key areas:

  • Education, e.g. subject choices, further education

  • Career, e.g. employment, further training

  • Personal, e.g personal concerns - worries/difficulties


The School Psychologist, Ms. G. Maher visits the college on a weekly basis. She works with the Guidance Counsellors and other key staff members regarding the educational wellbeing of the students. She also is available to meet parents.

School Lunches

Lunch is provided FREE OF CHARGE for all of our First Year students who can select a filling of their choice for either a sandwich, wrap or bread roll. Alternatively, they can opt for a pasta style salad or a fruit bowl. Lunch also includes a small bottle of water and a healthy treat. Fruit and a carton of Apple or Orange juice are also available at lunchtime and before school.

Check and Connect

A structured adult mentoring intervention for students in conjunction with the National Council for Special Education. Designed to enhance a students engagement and wellbeing at school.