1. Transition Year Department of Education and Skills Definition
TY is a one year school based programme between Junior and Leaving Cycle.
It is designed to act as a bridge between the two by facilitating the smooth transition from the more dependent learning of the Junior Cycle to the more independent self directed learning required for the Senior Cycle.

2. Transition Year Programme
Opportunity for students to mature and experience different types of learning – group work/project work/IT based work/independent learning etc. 
Break from the pressures of formal education & State Examinations. 
Core subjects retained - homework - regular assessment & feedback (P/T meetings, semester exams, exam reports).
TY students are statistically proven to achieve higher LC points.
Not a doss year!! 

3. TY Activities Work Experience Module (Half Year) Community Care Module
Killary Adventure Centre (3 day bonding trip) 
Gaisce Awards 
ECDL (Computer Certification) 
First Aid Course
Young Scientist Competition 
Mayo Sports Partnership Awards/GAA Coaching Courses 
Charity Fundraisers  
Enterprise Awards
Swimming/Horse Riding/Drumming Workshop etc 
Driving lessons/Car maintenance course 
European Trip (Optional)
*Please note these activities may vary year to year

4. TY Cost Approximate total cost of the year = €650
Initial deposit of € due in May (Killary)
Second deposit of €200 in September -
Book Rental/ECDL/First Aid course
Additional expenses throughout the year to cover various activities/trips and excursions including Drivers Education Course/Swimming/Horse Riding/Drumming etc.
Optional European trip = €550 (Approx.)
*Please note these costs may vary year to year

5. Application Process Letter of application Formal interview
Letter of application
Formal interview
Successful applicants will be notified in May at the latest

6. Subject No. of Periods Teacher
English 3
Mrs Mulroy
Mathematics
Mr Ginty
Irish
Mrs Brogan
Science 4
Mr Murray
Community Care
Mrs Murphy
P.E. 2
Mr Woolley
I.T.
Enterprise
Mrs Conway
French
Art
Mrs Lennon
Construction
Mr McHugh
Social Studies
Mrs Keane/Mannix
Computers*
Mr Quinn
Biology
Ms Carty
Geography 1
History
Mrs Murray
Careers
Mrs O’Reilly
Development Ed.
Tutor
Mr McGarry