Transition Year at Hansfield ETSS Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

What is Transition Year? Transition Year is: A one year school-based programme between Junior and Senior Cycle Designed to aid as a bridge between the two A move towards a more independent self- directed learning experience An opportunity to embrace new experiences and new challenges Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Aims of Transition Year To experience a Broad Curriculum of subject options To develop New Skills To avail of New Opportunities To experience the World of Work To improve on areas of Academic Weakness To give time to Mature To give time to think about the Future and potential Career Options Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Benefits to Transition Year Space provided to grow and mature Students have many opportunities to practice team work skills, research skills , IT skills, project skills. Students become  more self-directed learners through the development of general, technical and academic skills. Students gain in maturity in relation to work and careers by developing work-related skills. Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Benefits to Transition Year Opportunities to develop communication skills, self- confidence and a sense of responsibility. Social maturity developed with greater ‘people’ skills and more awareness of the world outside school. Sampling a wide range of subject areas students can make more informed choices about the kind of Leaving Certificate programme they may wish to follow at the end of the Transition Year. Broader range of skills and insights to deal more effectively with a Leaving Certificate programme and able to maximise their points. Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Four Layers of a TY Programme “The Onion” Ongoing TY curriculum evaluation Subject departments, teachers, students, external partners Calendar layer Evaluation of musical, work experience TY specific/modular layer Evaluation of Social Skills programme, Young Social Innovator, Enterprise Subject sampling layer Evaluation of French, German, Art & Heritage Core subject layer Evaluation of RE and Maths Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Structure of Transition Year programme in Hansfield ETSS Core Subjects Short Modules Long Modules Once off calendar Events/Workshops Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Core Subjects at Hansfield ETSS English and Irish Ethical Education Maths European and Foreign Language(s) Wellbeing PE/Lifeskills Computer Skills Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Modules (13 week rotational) Music Humanities Art Science Pet Care Enterprise Technology Horticulture DIY Film Studies Media & Communications Environmental Studies Food Studies Chinese Studies Guidance Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Year-long Modules TY ACTIVITIES Physical Pursuits ICT Strong by Zumba Self Defence TY ACTIVITIES Physical Pursuits ICT Rugby Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

TY – Work Experience and Community Service November Work Experience: One week placement - employers of choice (Student secures placement) Community Services: One week placement - local organisation e.g. Paired Reading Project/ Nursing home / Animal Shelters / Girl Guides February Work Experience involves Daytime Business hours Work Experience is assessed via feedback calls and Diary – equivalent up to 50 credits of overall 600 credits for TY Student needs to write a Letter of Introduction – needs Insurance cover Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Once-off calendar events Certified First Aid Course (Day long course) Ploughing Championships Day Trip Humanities class tour of Dublin Jigsaw Workshop Manuela Programme (6 week programme on Consent) TY Coffee Morning TY Halloween Disco for First Years Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Trips/Excursions 2018/19 Trip to Art Exhibition in Draoicht, Blanchardstown Overnight trip to Delphi Adventure Centre in Co. Mayo Film Studies trip to cinema German class trip to IFI Tour of the National Museum of Ireland Visit to the Office of The Ombudsman for Children Overnight Gaisce 25 km walk in Glendalough Irish Aid Workshop Humanities tour of Dublin City Centre The National Ploughing Championships in Co. Offaly Ice Skating Trip to Blanchardstown Maynooth Campus Tour DCU Campus Tour Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

What worked well? Chinese Studies –Confucius Institute UCD Pet Care – Reverse Integration in Cosan Humanities – Tour of Dublin Overnight to Carlingford/Delphi (start of year) Physical Pursuits – Strong by Zumba, Ruby Coaching Ireland, Self Defence Links with Unicef – Ambassadors in School (Strasbourg) TRIPLE TY Activities – Cultural Trips / Speakers Manuela (Rape Crisis Centre) / Litter Picking Bank of Ireland (School Bank) Gasice 25km Walk Art Murel Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

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What I’d Wish I’d Known… Work Experience Gaisce End of Year Interviews Application for TY Programmes Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Pet Care Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

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Chinese studies Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Self-defence Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Gaisce Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

TY Assessment Credits for: Core Subjects Modules Long Modules Workshop reflections Work experience TY interview Portfolio of Achievement Pass, Merit or Distinction There is no state examination at the end of Transition Year. The different subjects will use a variety of assessment methods, including portfolio and project work, oral presentation, aural, oral, practical and written tests. At the end of Transition Year, students’ overall grade and certification will be based on a combination of their examination results, portfolio, research project and on-going assessment by their teachers. Students will be expected to display their portfolio, showcase their talents, celebrate their achievements and collect their certificates/awards at the end of Transition Year ( certificate folder will outline student’s attitude, work ethic and motivation) Certificates at Pass, Merit and Distinction level will be awarded to each student based on this assessment process. Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Assessment Subject Credits 40% Attendance and Punctuality 10% Work Experience Portfolio of Achievement 30% Interview Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

TY Portfolio 10 portfolio pieces you have selected from class work (projects, presentations, artwork, essays etc.) 3 tour/trip evaluations 3 guest speaker evaluations 3 event evaluations (TY disco, Coffee morning etc) 3 module evaluations Work Experience Diary X 2 Photographic Diary An Gaisce – Log Sheet and evidence of personal skill completion Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Awards Distinction 80 - 100 Merit 60 - 80 Pass 40-60 Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Application & Selection Process Students will complete and submit an application form Each student will be interviewed by the TY Co-ordinator and two others to assess their suitability for the programme Teachers’ views will be sought to see if T.Y. is suitable for applicants. A decision will be reached, parents and students will be informed by letter on whether they are accepted or not If more candidates apply than positions available, the decision on whom to accept will be decided by the Principal and TY co-ordinator. Parents and students may appeal a decision. Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Approach required from Students What a student gets out of Transition Year depends hugely on the attitude or approach they take to the programme and what they put into it. “ You reap what you sow” Be open-minded Have a positive attitude Have-a –go Respect others Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019

Any questions? Senior Cycle Options Evening at HETSS 2019