Transition Year is a one year programme which provides a bridge to enable students make the transition from Junior to Senior Cycle. We have devised a programme which encourages the personal and social development of students. It also helps to prepare them for the Leaving Cert Programme , further study and adult and working life.
Subjects taken during TY:
- Career Education,
- Work Experience
- Art
- Craft & Design
- Gaeilge
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- French
- Physical Education
- Science
Students undertaking the Transition Year Programme will undertake an intensive curriculum over the course of the academic year. This will include a 'hands on' approach in many areas.
Some example of the activities and subjects that may be carried out are as follows;
- GAISCE Bronze Award
- Young Scientist
- Mini Company – Business
- Leisure Studies - Surfing, Kayaking, Hiking
- Community Work – Ennistymon Development Association links and Young Social Innovators.
- Coaching Courses
- School Bank
- Computer Studies
- European Studies
- Life Skills
- Remote learning including access to Dulan North West Remote learning platform specially planned for students at Ennistymon Vocational School.
Assessment
The school recognizes that assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning process – assessment and certification within Transition Year is school-based. Student will undertake continuous assessment including group work, individual presentations, projects, written and aural/oral class tests. Subject reports will be sent home after Christmas and again in the Summer. Student reflection on their own learning is encouraged through engagement with a student e-Portfolio which students must present at an end of year interview with the TY coordinator.
Certification
The overall certification of the TY option involves a Credit System where students earn credits in their subjects, activities and reflections throughout the year. They may achieve an award of Distinction (80%), Merit (60-79%) or Participation (below 60%). See sample credit system below:
Criteria
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Assessment Details
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Credits
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90%
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20 credits
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Attendance
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(70%= 10 credits)
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(Minimum 70% to pass TY)
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(80%= 15 credits)
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(Online attendance will be recorded if remote learning is in place)
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(90% = 20 credits)
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Core Subjects
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English
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10 credits
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Irish
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10 credits
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Maths
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10 credits
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French
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10 credits
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Engineering
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10 credits
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Woodwork
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20 credits
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Science - Biology and Physics
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10 credits
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Art
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10 credits
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Home Economics
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10 credits
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Business
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(110 credits in total)
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Subject Sampling
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Music Generation
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10 credits
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IT
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10 credits
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SPHE
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10 credits
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Personal Development
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10 credits
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Environmental and Social
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10 credits
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(50 credits as above awards by teachers)
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Additional TY Modules
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Gaisce
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10 credits
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Online Learning
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10 credits
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Work Experience
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CV/Interview Skills
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50 credits
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Two interviews reviewing progress
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Awarded by TY Coordinator
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Extra-Curricular
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Taking part in programmes across the school including PE
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20 credits
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Portfolio of learning
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E based learning portfolio presented at Christmas and Summer as part of the TY interview
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100 credits
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Leadership and Attitude
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In consultation with teachers and school principal students who show initiative and leadership through the school year will be awarded credits
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30 credits
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Total Credits
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400 credits
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Teachers will award credits in subjects based on the overall year results including; 0-10%= 1, 11-20%= 2, 21-30%= 3, 31-40%= 4, 41-50%= 5, 51-60%= 6, 61=70%=7, 71-80%=8, 81-90%= 9, 91-100% =10
Overall Award: 300 – 400 Credits= Distinction /200- 300= Merit/ 100-200 = Participation.
Sample calendar of the School Year
September
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October
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November
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December
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January
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Work Exp
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Work Exp
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Work Exp
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Work Exp
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Drama
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Gaisce Reg
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Ecology Trip
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IT Workshops
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Christmas Crafts
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First Aid
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Surfing
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Music Generation
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IT Workshops
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Build A Bank
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Work Exp
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Agricultural Show
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Peer Mentoring
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Kayaking
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Iceskating
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Drivers Theory Test
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Careers Fair
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Construction Skills
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Engineering Trip
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Young Scientist
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February
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March
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April
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May
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Gaisce Adventure Journey
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Aquapark Trip
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Planning for end of year trip
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End of Year Trip
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Coaching Skills
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Voluntary work
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Enterprise Awards
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Graduation Ceremony
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Work Exp
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Work Exp
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Work Exp
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End of Year Magazine
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Careers Fair
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Hiking
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Gaisce Award
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