1. Transition Year at Hansfield ETSS
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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.
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5. 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.
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6. 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
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7. Structure of Transition Year programme
in Hansfield ETSS
Core Subjects
Short Modules
Long Modules
Once off calendar Events/Workshops
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8. Core Subjects at Hansfield ETSS
English and Irish
Ethical Education
Maths
European and Foreign Language(s)
Wellbeing
PE/Lifeskills
Computer Skills
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9. 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
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10. Year-long Modules TY ACTIVITIES Physical Pursuits ICT Strong by Zumba
Self
Defence
TY ACTIVITIES
Physical Pursuits
ICT
Rugby
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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16. What I’d Wish I’d Known…
Work Experience
Gaisce
End of Year Interviews
Application for TY Programmes
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17. Pet Care
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19. Chinese studies
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24. Self-defence
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27. Gaisce
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28. 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.
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29. Assessment Subject Credits 40% Attendance and Punctuality 10%
Work Experience
Portfolio of Achievement
30%
Interview
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30. 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
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31. Awards Distinction 80 - 100 Merit 60 - 80 Pass 40-60
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32. 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.
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33. 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
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34. Any questions?
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