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An IdirbhliainAn Idirbhliaini Meánscoil i Meánscoil
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The Transition Year Programme was introduced in 1973 and is now running in 75% of all post-primary schools. This means that:
vApproximately half of all students sitting the Leaving Certificate have participated in a Transition Year Programme.
v These students have spent six years in second level education.
v Transition year is a one year programme between Junior and Senior Cycle.
v It is designed to act as a bridge between the two, facilitating the smooth transition from
the more dependent learning of Junior Cert. to the more independent, self-directed learning required for Senior Cycle.
v 2001 ESRI Report showed that students that did TY achieved on average 45 extra points in the LC.
vRepeat students only gain by an average of 5 points.
Option to do Work Experience in France
French tuition.como Anne Kerrieno [email protected] o 086-1701155
v Language Trip to Nantes in October
v Run by Irish company
v Students will be placed in work placements.
v Various placements that will take 2 students
v Students will stay with French family
v Families are located in and around Nantes city in close proximity to one another.
v Students will travel to placement by bus or tram
v Teacher will be present all week to visit students.
v Cost will be no more than €650
v Deposit of €200 before 8th April 2017
• English - Novel Studies, Film Studies, Debating, Irish Court Systems Study
• Irish - Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge
• Maths - Project and syllabus based
• French - D.E.L.F
TY Subjects
• Computers - E-Portfolio, Microsoft 365 development, Movies &interactive presentation development
• PE - Gym, Circuits, GAA Coaching course, First Aid
• Enviromental Studies - An Bhratach Ghlas, Young Environmental Awards
• Science - Eolaí Óg, An Gairdín, Eolaíocht Fhoirinséach, Bitheolas, Fisic agus Ceimic
• Design Graphics - Product design and development from sketch to computer-designed 3D models
TY Subjects
• Spanish - Film studies, Grammar development, Cultural development
• Minicompany - X-cel Student Enterprise Awards & Get up & Go
• Career Guidance - Focus on subject choice, CV & Application development, Independent Learning, Independent Living, Budgeting
• Young Social Innovators - Awareness development of various social issues
TY Subjects
• Art - Junk Kouture, Joint project with Scoil Naomh Phádraig
• Religion - Morality studies, Major world religions, Identity studies – What does Religion mean to you?..to other people?, Religion & current affairs - 'The Grey Area'
• Home Economics - Masterchef, Interior design, Craftwork, Comórtas Cháca Maisithe na Nollag
• Music - Learn to play the ukelele, Music technology, Learn how to constuct a bodhrán and learn the basics in playing the bodhrán
TY Subjects
Block of 3 classes on Thursday v Workshops: Coaching Course, Self-Defence, Make your
own bodhrán and workshop on bodhrán playing, Team-building - Trá-Mhór, Just-One-Life Road Safety, Social Awareness in St. Patrick's School, Self-Help Africa
v Creative Engagement: This year (2016-17) this was linked with music, next year's link has yet to be decided
v Guest Speakersv Trips: Trá Mhór, Croke Park, Criminal Courts of Justice,
Leisuremax, Enniscorthy Castle, St. Patrick's Schoolv Project work
Gníomhaíochtaí
Optionsv Trip to Bucharest to work with ‘The Street Children of Bucharest.’€€€
v Gaisce-The President’s Award €€€€
v AIB Build a Bank Challenge
v St Vincent De Paul
v Work Experience in France €€€€
Búcairist(Optional – Limited to 16)
v Students who wish to go to Bucharest must fill out an application form.
v Students who are dedicated and willing to collect money must raise €800.
v Students must have written plan outlining how they will raise the money.
v Students will travel next April/May and spend a week working at the Centre.
vhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxbElaa5S47xNmNRNDI2RFMtYzg/view?usp=sharing
Gaisce The President’s Award
(Optional)-€115v Students must undertake 3 challenges and an adventure journey
to achieve the Bronze award.
v Students will have an account online and complete a Gaisce confirmation sheet each week
v Minimum of 1 hour per week on each 'skill'.
v Community involvement: 13-26 weeksv Physical recreation: 13-26 weeksv Personal skill: 13-26 weeksv Adventure journey - 2 days and one night
Taithí Oibre v It is students and parents
responsibility to secure work placement.v Students will do one week in April and the 2 week
block in November (dates yet to be decided).v Students have completed work experience in
many areas e.g Foinse, Ráidió na Life, NUI Maynooth, Wexford Campus, RTE, EPA, DCU, Tallaght Hospital, Na Garda Síochána, The Army, IRFU, The Echo etc. and in many local businesses and organisations.
Dátaí
Bloc 1Undecided
Bloc 2Undecided
TY HighlightsØ Junk KoutureØ Fashion ShowØ Mini companyØ Creative EngagementØ Young Social InnovatorsØ Trip to BucharestØ Outdoor Pursuits tripsØ Work ExperienceØ A different approach to learning Ø New subjects Ø New and different learning experiences
Assessment
A credits system will be used to assess students.
Students will be awarded credits for :
v All subjectsv E-Portfoliov Work experience diary and employer reportsv Attendancev Punctuality
v Transition year will be assessed at the end of the school year by students, teachers and parents.
v The programme is subject to change.
CostaisThe cost of Transition year is €350.
This includes:
v Trips e.g. Trá Mhór, Criminal Courts, Leisure Max, Croke Park
v External people employed to run courses e.g Self Defence, etc.
v Entry into competitions e.g Young Social Innovatorsv Fees to complete exams e.g Teastas Eorpach na
Gaeilge, DELF
