1. Parent Presentation January 31st 2013

2. Transition Year Curriculum Based on 2012/2013
Core Subjects
Option Subjects
Activities
Work Experience
Assessment
Additional Information

3. Core Subjects Communications Maths Gaeilge ICT Physical Education
Science
French ****
Religious Education
Music
Drama
Guidance
Life Skills

4. Science Modules Biology Chemistry Physics
Food, Digestion & Healthy Lifestyle

5. Options
4B 4C Art (half year) Drama Construction Web Design History Enterprise Sage Accounts Food Studies Food Studies YSI Geography
4A Enterprise Art (I year) Spanish German Sketch Magazine Applied Maths

6. Timetabled Activity Options
Term 1
GAA Coaching Course
Log On Learn
National School Assistant Programme
Sports Injuries
Movement & Dance
Music Ensemble
Visitation of Elderly
Term 2
Scratch Programming
Beautician/ skin care
Awareness programme
Music Ensemble
GAA coaching in local schools
National School Assistant Programme
Visitation of Elderly

7. Work Experience 2 Week block release during 2nd term
Students source their own placements. Students should plan and apply to workplace early

8. Sample of Additional Activities on offer
French Exchange
Ski trip
Oysterhaven Field trip
Visiting Lecturers
School production
Young Scientist
Deportment/modelling
ECA Sports
UCC/CIT Sampler weeks
Gaisce
Debating
Fast Friends
Operation Christmas Child
Christmas 24 hour fast for local charity

9. 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

10. 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

11. End of year Certification
Certificate of participation
Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Distinction
Certificate of Excellence
Certificates awarded on 4th year night and portfolios available for parent viewing.

12. Why Choose TYP To Promote Maturity Work Experience
Career Information/investigation
Life Skills
Impact on Academic Performance

13. ESRI Assessment Study 2005
Many students feel that Transition Year exposes them to different experiences, providing a 'break' after studying for the Junior Certificate and making them more mature. However, other students consider the year to be a 'doss' and 'boring'. Students who are not very positive about school life in general tend to have more negative views about Transition Year, especially if they attend schools where the programme is compulsory.

14. Taking Transition Year has an impact on students’ academic outcomes, even taking account of initial differences between participants and non-participants. 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 non-participants.

15. However, not all students do better academically as a result of taking Transition Year. This is the case for two groups of students: male students who work part-time and continue to work up to their Leaving Certificate year
students in more disadvantaged schools where the programme is compulsory

16. 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.

17. Transition year additional costs
MOS ICT Exams €40 approx for all students.
Participation in optional activities or extra curricular activities
Field trip €40 approx

18. How to Decide Discuss at home Consult with CCS team
Consider the experience of other students in TY
Attempt to evaluate a career line