T R A N S I T I O N Y E A R 2016 / 2017 M A K E T H E T R A N S I T I O N
W H A T I S T R A N S I T I O N Y E A R A L L A B O U T? A Y E A R W I T H O U T L I M I T S Transition Year is a unique one year programme that promotes development Personal social vocational Educational A unique opportunity to grow & mature The development of new skills Real World Learning Experiences An excellent platform for Leaving Cert Promoting further study
P E R S O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T Independent learning Self-directed learning Work Experience Extra and cross-curricular activities Group learning and project work University Model of Assessment
S O C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T Team work Enterpise and Communications. (Sketch!) Environmental Studies (Group Work) School Show / Carrig s Got talent Drama Studies, Music, Choir Guitar lessons, Trad Young Social Innovator (YSI)
E D U C A T I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T Maths and Applied Maths Chinese Spanish Geography/Tourism English/Communications French / German and Irish Science
V O C A T I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T Sage (Office Accounts) First Aid (Certified) Mini-companies Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Coaching Awareness Beauty Therapy Food Studies
A S S E S S M E N T T H E P O R T F O L I O M O D E L A large ring-binder + index. Students submit entries backing up teaching and learning. Entries can be backed up with photographic and video evidence. The portfolio is a testimony to work done. It is reviewed by the TY Team at Christmas. It is accessed by the TY Team in May.
A S S E S S M E N T T H E P O R T F O L I O M O D E L Activities - Accredited by tutors (Monday 11 am to 1:150) Options - Portfolio entries two per term (4) Core Subjects - Portfolio entries three per term + exams in some cases. (6) Exams in certain core subjects and Options at the end of Trimester 1 (Christmas) and 2 (May) School Certification of TY and Presentation Evening
T R A N S I T I O N Y E A R - W H Y M E? 2007 DES Report - Learning is not confined to the four walls of the classroom. DES Report -TY captures the imagination and attention of students. DES - Report - TY enhances student esteem and whole school camaraderie.
T R A N S I T I O N Y E A R - W H Y M E? ESRI Report - On average, students who take part in Transition Year achieve higher Leaving Certificate exam grades and are more likely to go on to higher education than nonparticipants. ESRI Report - Students feel that Transition Year exposes them to different experiences, providing a 'break' after studying for the Junior Certificate and making them more mature.
T R A N S I T I O N Y E A R T E S T I M O N I A L S New classes, new friends, new opportunities (Caoimhe) A great way to fill your CV (Sean) A time to try new hobbies (Molly) A break from the monotony of studying for exams (Stephen) Unique subjects (Przemek) Experience real life in the real world (Alex) The practical side of subjects prepares you for life/work (Lara)
T E S T I M O N I A L S You are treated as an adult not a child (Claudia) Teachers are friendlier and the atmosphere is relaxed (Sean) Responsibility and trust (Claudia again) Work is given out by date and you re not pressurised (Andrew)
W H A T T H E F I F T H Y E A R S SAY Very important from a maturity side of things You make mistakes but its ok because you re supposed to It s a opportunity to really get involved - and feel like the school belongs to you Work Experience gives you self-respect
W H A T T H E F I F T H Y E A R S SAY Sport plays a large part in TY It gives time to reflect on where you re going with life If you told me that a year from now I d be writing articles and holding down a job I wouldn t have believed you
W H A T S N E X T H O W D O I A P P L Y? Discuss it at home! Discuss it with your Year Head! If you are prepared to commit to a year of Real World, self-driven education, Transition Year is a definite Option.
Transition Year, it s relevancy and worth depend very much on the personal commitment of all stakeholders, students, teachers and parents! What you put into this course you will benefit from all through your academic career both in this school and at third level. Once you join Transition Year, you must from the outset, participate to the best of your ability. You need to think outside the box - view school through a different lens - and make the transition from Junior Level Student to Young Adult Learner.