Co Colá láiste iste na na Sc Sceilg ilge Transitio nsition n Year r option ion Inf nformation rmation Eveni ning ng 2018-19 19
Senior Cycle Options 1. Transition Year This is an optional one-year programme for students who have completed the Junior Cert. 2. Established Leaving Certificate There are two two-year programmes for Leaving Cert. students. a) Established Leaving Certificate b) Established Leaving Certificate plus Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P.). 3. Leaving Certificate Applied A two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.
3 rd Year Students • Students in 3rd year can opt for 1 of the below: • a) Established Leaving Cert (Level 5) • b) Established Leaving Cert with LCVP (Level 5) • c) TY – Transition Year • d) Leaving Cert Applied (Level 4)
TY Students • Students in TY can opt for 1 of the below: • a) Established Leaving Cert (Level 5) • b) Established Leaving Cert with LCVP (Level 5) • c) Leaving Cert Applied (Level 4)
Co Colá láiste iste na na Sc Sceilg ilge Transitio nsition n Year r option ion Inf nformation rmation Eveni ning ng 2018-19 19
Some Key Points of Transition Year • Develop life skills that will best prepare them for the world of work and community involvement beyond their school years. • A year where the emphasis will be on personal responsibility and the nurturing of creative, caring, thinking, articulate and self-confident young adults.
• Develop the capacity of our students to learn independently with a self-directed approach to their learning by developing an awareness of their own educational needs. • Provide our students with opportunities to broaden their educational experiences beyond the classroom within a safe working environment.
• Promote Entrepreneurship • Facilitate a smooth transition from Junior Cycle to Senior Cycle.
Subjects Core Sampling Subjects TY Specific Maths Home Economics Leadership Skills English Construction Gaisce Irish Solidworks Drama Careers Music Youth for Justice SPHE Business P.E. Home Ec. Religion Art I.C.T. Biology Physics Chemistry French German Spanish History Geography
Why Choose TY Students who do Transition Year at second level get up to 40-45 more CAO points on average than those who do not, and they are also more likely to go on to third level education, a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has indicated. Students who have completed the Transition Year perform particularly strongly in subjects such as Maths and English. Transition year students are also hanging in longer at third level than those who spend only five years in the senior cycle. Transition Year students do better. T.Y. will challenge you in different ways, if you meet with these challenges you will be well equipped for your Leaving Certificate and the LIFE ahead.
Dublin
Youth for Justice
Work Experience
Life Saving First Aid
Uden – Exchange Programme
Arrival Night – All Anxious and worried about what they have let themselves in for!!! Departure Night – All Sad yet looking forward to meeting their new friends in a few weeks time
What is TY • A break from the stress and pressure of state exams, studying, projects orals etc. • A time to think of what career path you would like to take and at the end (this time next year) be in a better position to choose the best subjects for your career/college course • A year for fun, new adventures, learning and thinking outside the box • A year to test yourselves in unfamiliar water, self motivated projects/competitions • A year to make new friends, Uden exchange programme, friends of a similar mind- set that you didn’t know before • A year to get to know the teachers on a more personal level, a great help going forward to be mature to approach us for help in Leaving Certificate • Develop your maturity • Learn to cook, start a business, new experiences • Gain an insight in to most subjects on offer for L.C. especially ones not done for J.C. which may be needed to college course
Expectations of the T.Y. Student • Reap the benefits for yourself • Take part in all activities & Project work • Remember you get out of TY what you put in to it
Investment • This year the cost is €750 - €800 – Deposit €150 in May and 3 instalments • What you Get – Dublin Trip – Life Saving First Aid – Cappanalea – Gaisce – Transport to and from all the events during the year – Entry to various events during the year – A young adult ready for what life throws at you
Next Step • Complete online application forms/questionnaire by 7 th March 2018 • Applicants will be interviewed based on Questionnaire • Successful applicants will be notified • A contract to be signed and a deposit will be asked for on Way2Pay
Co Colá láiste iste na na Sc Sceilg ilge Transitio nsition n Year r option ion Inf nformation rmation Eveni ning ng 2018-19 19
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