An Approach To Transition Year In Portumna Community School Aims 1. Increased Education for maturity with emphasis on social awareness and social competence. 2. Education through experience of adult and working life as a basis for maturity. 3. Promotion of general technical and academic skills with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and self-directed learning. 4. To prepare students for college by offering more project work in Transition year. 5. To prepare students for their role as autonomous, participative and responsible members of society. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Core Subject Layer English Irish Maths European Language Geography 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Subject Sampling Layer European Studies. Construction Studies Science – Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Home Economics. Music. Art, Drama, 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Maths 6 credits Algebra. Line Geometry. Linear Programming. Differentiation. Combinations and Permutations. Complex Numbers. Probability and Statistics. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Irish Projects 6 credits Drama workshop. Irish dancing. Film studies as gaeilge. Oral – 40% Dramaiocht – An Triail Projects: Folklore, Gaeltacht, Irish Music, Dance, Traditions, G.A.A. - Culture. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Projects English 6 credits Magazine. Review of an novel. Concern Debate. Mental Health. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

French 6 credits Document Oral. Grammar Film. Written project from each student. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Music 6 credits Seachtain na Gaeilge. Performance. Theory of music. Instruments of the orchestra 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Science Projects 6 credits Introduction to Biology. Introduction to Chem. Students completed a booklet on the above. PowerPoint on diseases. Food Science. Cosmetic Science. Medical Science. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Home Economics Interior Design. 6 credits Design a bedroom. Paint, carpet, lighting and furniture. Cooking. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Mini-Company 8 credits Mini-Enterprise Skills learned: accounts, idea generation, presentation, decision making and launch, ratios and financial performance. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Geography – Projects 6 credits Impact of the Nutall’s weed on Lough Derg – a competition for the “Young Environmentalists.” International Travel Writing Competition. Tourism Awareness Programme with Failte Ireland. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Transition Layer C.P.R. 1 credit Career Guidance – Work Experience 1and 2. 7 credits Career Investigation 2 credits European Projects – Euroscola 1 credit European Studies 3 credits Outdoor pursuits 1 credit Portfolio Dec. 15 credits. May 16 15 credits Gaisce 1 credit Debating 3 credits Mental Health and Concern Debating 3 credits 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

European Studies 6 credits Euroscola What the European Union Has Done For Me! Christmas Card. Graduate on line quiz. Exchange project: “My Own Place” – students worked in pairs – Legends, Shops, Palace Carting, Forest Park, Castle, Tourism and Lough Derg. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Assessment: Modular- Jan and May Biology 6 credits Chemistry 6 credits Physics 6 credits English 6 credits Irish 6 credits Maths 6 credits Attendance 6 credits Credit System 100 Credits 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

President’s Award 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Portumna Community School English, Irish, Maths and continental languages are assessed in the same way as the remainder of the school. All other subjects are assessed at the end of the module – May. Credit System using an Excel Document. 50 Credits – Pass. 65 - Merit 75 - Credits Dis. Results are sent home in May. If you wish to take a handout, please do so. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Portumna Community School Excel Doc. Good P.R. Track Results Motivation Name Musical Portfolio Interview Work Exp. Irish Debating Gaisce J. Bloggs 1Credit 15 5 6 3 1 4/7/2019 James Coughlan

Independent You must be self reliant and prepared to engage in projects. You will reap the benefits of T.Y. 4/7/2019 James Coughlan