Parent Presentation January 30th 2012

Transition Year Curriculum Based on 2011/2012

Core Subjects

Option Subjects

Activities

Work Experience

Assessment

Core Subjects

Communications Maths Gaeilge ICT Physical Education Science

French Religious

Education Music Drama Guidance Life Skills

Science Modules

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Options

4A

Art 1 year

Construction Sts

Sage Computerised Accounts

Geography

Applied Maths

History

4B 4C

Art half year Food Studies

Enterprise Yoga

Sketch Magazine Spanish

German ICT Scratch

Food Studies Young Social Innovators

Timetabled Activity Options

Term 1 GAA Coaching

Course Safety/Awareness for

Girls Log On Learn Movement & Dance Beginners Guitar

Term 2 Photoshop Guitar Beginners Guitar Improvers Beautician/Style Sports Injury and

First Aid GAA coaching in

local schools

Work Experience

2 Week block release during 2nd term

Students source their own placements. Students should plan and apply to workplace early

Sample of Additional Activities on offer

Science & Technology week

Fast Friends Operation Christmas

Child Christmas 24 hour fast for

local charity

French Exchange Ski trip Oysterhaven Field trip Visiting Lecturers School production Young Scientist Deportment/modelling ECA Sports UCC/CIT Sampler weeks

Formal Assessment

Port Folio (ongoing assessment) MOS ICT Exams Christmas and Summer Exams in some

subjects Christmas and summer Reports in all

subjects. Sage Computerised Accounts Certificate

(optional) Homework

Port Folio Information

Port Folios represent a Students best work throughout Transition Year

3 entries per core subject by December

3 further entries per core subject by April .

Log sheet per entry to be completed by students then graded by subject teacher.

Port folio assessed by TY team in December and May

End of year Certification

Certificate of participationCertificate of MeritCertificate of DistinctionCertificate of Excellence Certificates awarded on 4th year night

and portfolios available for parent viewing.

Why Choose TYP

To Promote Maturity Work Experience Career Information Life Skills Impact on Academic Performance

Your Contribution

Parents should encourage their sons and daughters to avail of the numerous opportunities offered by this unique programme.

Parents’ understanding of and support for student learning in TY is a key factor in a successful Transition Year experience.

Transition year additional costs

MOS ICT Exams €50 approx for all students.

Participation in optional activities or extra curricular activities

Field trip €40 approx

How to Decide

Discuss at home Consult with CCS team Consider the experience of other

students in TY Attempt to evaluate a career line