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Transition YearTransition YearGood Counsel CollegeGood Counsel College

Ms. S DempseyMs. S DempseyMs. S MurphyMs. S MurphyMr. P.J. WalshMr. P.J. Walsh


What is Transition Year? Transition Year is a one-year programme

after Junior cycle and before Senior cycle.

It is an extra year optional programme It acts as a bridge between Junior and

Senior Cycle, by facilitating the smooth transition from the more dependent learning of the Junior Cycle to the more independent self-directed learning of the Senior Cycle and beyond.


Aims of Transition Year It develops confidence, independence,

self-reliance and maturity in students.

It encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning while improving on areas of Academic Weakness

It prepares students for further study or working life while giving them time to think about the Future and potential Career Options

To experience a Broad Curriculum of subject options


Transition Year Subjects

Many parents express a fear that their son will lose touch with Leaving Certificate subjects in Transition Year. In fact, TY offers your son a chance to experience;

Academic SubjectsAcademic Subjects Broad subject range to keep students engaged with many core and important subject areas. Flexibility to offer a more tailored tuition to suit the ability levels and interests of the students. Ample opportunity to engage in valuable learning experiences without the pressure of examination.

Developmental Subjects.Developmental Subjects. Students experience new subjects that are not examined within the constraints of the Leaving Certificate. The emphasis is on a ‘hands on approach’ from students, allowing them to engage as learners and to really become involved in the subject area.


Leaving Certificate Subjects

English Maths Irish History Geography Economics Business Studies Accounting Art

Technical Drawing Biology Chemistry Physics Ag. Science Spanish German French


Developmental Subjects

Music Computers Young Social

Innovators Literacy Cultural Studies Environmental

Studies Road Safety Career Guidance

Religion/Mindfulness

Physical Education Health Education Speech & Drama Pottery Photography Web Design Programming


St. Mary’s Module Students from G.C.C. & St.

Mary’s have combined modules on Tuesday afternoons.

Four are held in St. Mary’s and four in G.C.C.

Students rank their preferences and we try to give them 2/3 of top 4 choices. The modules rotate four times, every 7/8 weeks.

Subjects offered at the moment are:

D.C.G. Electronics Anthropology French Culture Enterprise: Mini Company Coaching Cooking Space Science


D.C.G


Cookery


Key aim : To develop new skills

such as:• Social and Interpersonal

Skills • Through project work &

teamwork

• Co-operation & group work

• Personal Skills • Maturity/Confidence/

• Independent learning

• Leadership (Competitions/An Gaisce)

• Enterprise Skills• Mini Enterprise (Group &

Individual)

• Build a Bank

• Practical Skills• Woodwork

• Art & Crafts

• Cooking

• Presentation Skills• Self - At Interview

• Work - through projects

• World Wise/Europroject

• Creativity Skills

• Time Management


Community Module Each T.Y. class has the

opportunity to work within the community for 7/8 weeks on Tuesday mornings.

At the moment students are volunteering in:

C.B.S Primary School New Ross Community

Hospital Green Schools Initiative


Other Opportunities

Team Building Activity Day Law Module Road Safety Seminar Car M.O.T. Ireland International Ice- Skating Collins Barracks Strategic Management Bowling I.C.T.U. Talk Matrix Training/Study Skills Young Scientist

Interviews Cyber Bullying & Internet

Safety Talk CoderDojo European Youth Parliament Waterford Mini Med An Gaisce First Aid Course Gowran Reptile Zoo Safe Pass Course Samba Drumming Film Making Barcelona Trip



Student Leaders Congress

Positive MentalAwareness


Baltinglass Team Building Day


Law Module


Matrix Study Skills


CAR M.O.T.


Work Experience

Two sessions, which generally take place for two weeks in November and February after the midterm breaks.

Students are expected to secure their own work experience, although a small number of students can go on school organised work placements: - Waterford Mini Med.

Students are briefed before they go on work experience on punctuality, attendance, etc.

Employers are asked to complete and return student evaluation forms.

Students complete their own assessment forms and work experience diaries.


Assessment•Some class tests

•Projects

•Homework

•Continuous Assessment

•Work Experience Evaluations

•Oral tests

•Certificates

•Reports

•Parent Teacher Meetings

•End of year presentation night and receipt of Certificates.


Credit system in TY

Students will receive a total of 500 credits • -100 per term for work presented, effort

and participation.

-100 for written/ project work presented in their portfolio.

Parents will receive a credit update at the end of each term.

Pass( 200) - Merit (300) – Distinction (400)


Should your child do Transition Should your child do Transition Year?Year?

NBNBTransition Year does not suit every

student.

Students must be open to new ideas and willing to participate.

Students get out of Transition Year what they put in!


Why your child should consider Transition Year.

More mature for Leaving Certificate. Learn to work independently and as part of a

team. New skills are acquired. Challenging, new experiences. Use the year to improve on exam subjects. Gain a variety of cultural experiences. Work experience. Achieve a wide variety of certificates. Time to pursue other interests.


What others say about Transition Year? www.careersportal.ie www.independent.ie ESRI report

• A REPORT BY THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE SHOWED THAT STUDENTS WHO DO TRANSITION YEAR TEND TO SCORE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER POINTS ON THE LEAVING CERT.

• TAKING SOCIAL BACKGROUND INTO ACCOUNT, THE AVERAGE CAO POINTS ADVANTAGE IS 25.


What next? Each student will be informed of all of their

options by Coordinators. Interested students will be asked to

complete and submit an application form to the TY Coordinator.

Students will be interviewed by the coordinator and if deemed necessary the Year Head, Deputy Principal and Principal.

Teachers views and student discipline records will be considered.

Parents will be informed of the decision to accept or refuse entry to the programme.

Parents and students may appeal the decision.


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