Parent Information Evening 2012

Coordinator : Miss Emma Hamilton

Transition Year is a one year school based programme between Junior and Senior Cycle . It is designed to act as a bridge between the two by facilitating the smooth transition from the more dependant learning of the Junior Cycle to the more independent self-directed learning required for the Senior Cycle

Education for MATURITY with emphasis on social awareness & increased social competence

Education through experience of ADULT & WORKING LIFE as a basis for personal development & maturity

Promotion of general, technical and academic SKILLS with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and self-directed learning

• Challenges facing our Young People • Education through experience

• Learning life long skills • Age profile of Irish students

• Ability to make more informed subject

choices for 5th year

Endless!!! Increased responsibility & maturity Availability of opportunities not usually

encountered in school Chance to catch up or fill in gaps Improved relationships with teachers/parents Increased points at Leaving Certificate

Encourages independence Opportunity to sample and discover new subjects Prospect of making new friends Chance to broaden horizons To take on new challenges and embrace new

experiences

Encouragement to get involved in their own community

To discover more about personal strengths To discover more about jobs and career

opportunities beyond school To facilitate the smooth transition from the more

dependent learning of the junior cycle to the more independent, self directed learning required for senior cycle

Core Subjects: English, Irish, Maths, Religion and P.D. Optional Subjects: History, Japanese, Construction Studies,

Engineering, Geography, French, German, Spanish, Physical Education, Home Economics, Science, Woodwork etc.

Compulsory Modules

Sociology

Communications

National Road Safety

Keyboard Skills

Etiquette

Modules – students will study 9 of these throughout the course of the academic year

First set will be pot luck – in the true spirit of Transition Year

Students will then have choice Modules change year on year

Examples: International Cuisine DTP Photography Drama Beauty Therapy Dance GAA Coaching Course Snooker Mask Making Film Studies Event Management Golf Health Related Fitness Pottery Contemporary Music Fashion Design

Examples Forensic Science Creative Writing Formula 1 Woodcraft Architectural Appreciation Horticulture Philosophy Italian Zumba European Studies FAI Coaching Course Holistics Interior Design Self Defence

Workshops Preparation for Work Experience Sex and Sexual Health Education Body Image/Self Esteem Study Skills and Organisational Skills Positive Thinking and Attitudes Drug Awareness Just One life Archery Matrix Dance Build-a-Book Song School First Aid Self Defence Body Biz Drama Goal Setting

Induction day Galway – Petersburg O.E.C Charity work Community service Work experience Guest speakers YSI Build-a-Bank Young Scientist Field trips

Debating Junior Lion’s Club Carol Service Gaisce Award Italian Exchange Paired Reading and Paired Maths YES – Enterprise Gambia Camino de Santiago

Good attendance and punctuality Active participation in classes Assignments/Projects/Tasks/Presentations Homework exercises Subject Tests Improvement/Progress A well kept journal Work Experience

Community Service Charity Work Co-curricular Activities Educational Outings My Transition Year Experience Interview PASS 180 – 209 credits MERIT 210 – 254 credits DISTINCTION 255 – 300 credits

Your Transition Year Experience

All students could benefit from the Transition Year Programme

However what a student gets out of Transition Year

depends hugely on the attitude he or she takes to it in the first place. If they are open-minded they are more likely to see and grasp the opportunities.

You reap what you sow . . . . You will get out of Transition Year what you put

into it!!

All students are eligible for Transition Year Students are admitted based on the following criteria:

All students who apply will either be admitted on application or interviewed on application to assess suitability.

The qualities required are that a student be a good team-worker, friendly, well mannered and has the ability to interact in a respectful manner with all the people with whom they will come in contact during the year.

Being accepted into Transition Year is a great privilege.

When a student receives their letter of acceptance into the programme, a deposit of €100 must be paid and their parents/guardians must attend an information evening in order to secure their place.

The programme is supported by the student contribution of €200 (fee to do TY)

In addition to these contributions, the students are asked to provide €250 to cover the cost of the Outdoor Education Trip in Petersburg OEC, Co. Galway. This trip is a compulsory part of our TY programme.

Journal €12, Insurance €7, Voluntary contribution of €30

Additional costs can be incurred e.g. ECDL costs approx. €150

Financial assistance and payment plans can be arranged if needed

Talk to son/daughter Talk to current parents of Transition Year

students Fill out application form

Hand back in to reception before Friday,

March 2nd For more info dont hesitate to contact either

myself or Miss Nangle at the TY Office

Students must return application forms to box at reception on or before

Friday 2nd March 2012.

Any late applicants will be put to the bottom of the pile, so please ensure that your son/daughter hands their form in on time to avoid disappointment!