Category Archives: School Policies

The Board of Management of Riversdale Community College has formally adopted the “Departmnet of Education & Science Child Protection Guidelines for Post – Primary Schools.”

Homework Policy : How Riversdale Community College deals with homework with the student’s best interests in mind.

Special Needs Policy and Plan : We aim to ensure that the structures and programmes of Riversdale Community College are in place to cater for all students.

It Acceptable Use Plan : How Riversdale Community College plans to ensure that pupils will benefit from learning opportunities offered by the school’s Internet resources in a safe and effective manner.

CIR Plan : Critical Incident Response Plan

Anti-Bullying Policy : The Riversdale Community College anti-bullying policy sets out, in writing, the framework within which the whole school community manages issues relating to bullying and the school’s strategy to prevent bullying behaviour. This policy was formulated by a task group through School Development Planning Initiatives and in consultation with the Cool Schools Programme. Therefore we consulted and involved all the educational partners (parents, teachers. students, Board of Management and outside agencies)in all aspects of this document.

Admission Policy : Page covering how Riversdale Community College deals with the differing automatic right of admission, non-automatic admission and transfer situations that may arise.

Safety Statement : The full Safety Statement for Riversdale Community College, detailing responsibilities, hazard identification and responses.