1. Parent Presentation February 7 th 2011

2. Transition Year Curriculum Based on 2010/2011  Core Subjects  Option Subjects  Activities  Work Experience  Assessment  Additional Information

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

4. Science Modules  Biology  Chemistry  Physics

5. Options 4A Art Construction Sts German Food Studies Enterprise Applied Maths Young Social Innovators 4B4C Art Geography Yoga Sketch Magazine Enterprise History Drama Construction St ICT Scratch Sage Accounts Food Studies

6. Timetabled Activity Options Term 1  GAA Coaching Course  Safety/Awareness for Girls  Log On Learn  Sports  Movement & Dance  Green Schools Initiative Term 2  Photoshop  Guitar Beginners  Guitar Improvers  Sports  Orienteering & survival skills  Beautician/ skin care  Green Schools Initiative

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

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

9. Formal Assessment  Port Folio (ongoing assessment)  ECDL 7 exams  Christmas Exams in some subjects  Christmas 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 4 th year night and portfolios available for parent viewing.

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

13. 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.

14. Transition year additional costs  ECDL Exams and skills card €90 for all students.  Alternative IT licensing system is currently under research by school.  Participation in optional activities or extra curricular activities

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