Transition Year Programme at Coláiste Éamonn Rís
The Transition Year Programme at Coláiste Éamonn Rís is a one-year non-compulsory program aimed at providing a strong academic foundation for the Senior Cycle while fostering teamwork, community links, and personal development. Students engage in a diverse range of modules and activities, preparing them to become responsible members of society. The program includes various assessments and certification awards, along with opportunities for trips and optional international experiences. Notable speakers and workshops further enhance the learning experience.
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TRANSITION YEAR The Transition Year Programme is Col iste amonn R s is a one year non-compulsory programme. The aim of the programme is- To provide a good academic basis for beginning the Senior Cycle To develop teamwork through task orientated projects. Develop links between school and the wider community To develop students to become more responsible for their own development. To introduce students to a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. To help prepare students to become responsible members of society.
MODULES Currently we have 4 classes in TY. Each class group has 4 timetables throughout the year. They study a timetable for 7-8 weeks and then rotate the timetable. This rotation allows the boys to study a wide variety of modules and keeps the programme fresh.
MODULES CURRENTLY STUDIED Public speaking Careers Religion PE Ag Science Music Cooking European Language/Ame rican studies Media Studies Consent Life Skills Wood Work Green Schools Cycle Against Suicide Environmental Studies SPHE Computers Irish English Maths Chinese Work Safety Road Safety History First Aid Enterprise Nutrition Design Physics Chemistry Biology
ASSESSMENT Attendance (20% of the marks) Classwork & Application (40% of the marks)- at end of each rotation marks are awarded for application and participation. Portfolio interview (40% of the marks)
CERTIFICATION AWARD Distinction (85%+) Merit (64%-84%) Pass (40%-63%) Fail (<40%)
TRIPS IOAC overnight Greenway cycle Loftus Hall and Hook Go Quest Ice skating Science Emporium CAS Congress Drivers Educational Programme Leisuremax Surfing in Curracloe Tayto Park RNLI Wexford
TRIPS- OPTIONAL China- 1800 (Every year) European trip- 600 (Every year) German Exchange- 450 (Every year) New York 1200 (Every year) Zambia 1500 (Every second year)
SPEAKERS/WORKSHOPS Just One Life John O Shea- humanitarian SVP Bank of Ireland- Build a Bank Tidy Towns Various Colleges Spirit Group Drumming Workshop Dance Workshop Song school Workshop
WORK EXPERIENCE For 2 rotations in the year each student will go on work experience for 7-8 weeks. This occurs on a Monday. The student organises the work experience ( keep in mind some employers need student to be vetted). Student will give employer our schools insurance policy, child protection policy and a letter from the school indicating the dates of the placement. Week long work experience was also offered with the Guards, Mini Med in Waterford and the Army.
NEW ASPECTS FOR 2020-2021 G isce Musical/ Play with Presentation School Talent Show GAA future leaders
GISCE BRONZE AWARD FOR 2020-2021 Presidents Award- is a self- development programme for young people in Ireland between the ages of 15 and 25. To achieve the award, you set a demanding challenge in the areas of 1. Community involvement 2. Personal skill 3. Physical recreation 4. Adventure journey.
TY PROGRAMME FEE Currently is 450- includes all the trips. Increase next year to 470 due to G ISCE.
HOW TO APPLY Fill up the application form and boys are to return to Mrs Scallan by this Friday 7th.
1.Outline details of any contributions you have made to school life in Coliste amonn Rs so far. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2.What talents and abilities would you like to develop further? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3.What foreign language are you studying for the Junior Certificate? _____________________________________________________________________ 4.Are there any particular areas of interest that you would like to undertake in Transition Year? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 5.What do you hope to do on completion of your Leaving Certificate? ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 6.If a TY musical was to run in conjunction with the Presentation School next year what area would you most like to take part in (Please tick appropriate) Onstage (either in a main role or in a chorus) Working backstage Art and design (set, programme, poster etc.) Working front of house (selling raffle tickets, programmes and ushering) Col iste amonn R s Loch Garman Christian Brothers Secondary School Wexford Principal: Mr. M. McMahon M.A., H.D.E. Deputy Principal: Mr. J. Hegarty B.A. H.D.E Phone: Office 053 9141391 Fax: 053 9146803 Transition Year Application Form 2020-2021 Please note that places in Transition Year are limited and are allocated in accordance with our Policy on Admission to Transition Year. Information provided on this form will be used when considering the design of our TY Programme for the upcoming academic year. Completed forms must be returned to Mrs Scallan (letter box outside my office) by Friday 7th February. Fill up application form, return to Mrs. Scallan by this Fri 7th of February. Name: _____________________________ Class: ___________________ 1.Outline the main reasons why you wish to take part in the Transition Year Programme under the following headings: Personal Development ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Social Development: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Educational Development ( modules wish to study) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Vocational Development (area of interest for work experience) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Declaration: I wish to apply for a place in Transition Year 2020/2021. I accept the terms of the Policy on Admission to Transition Year. If offered a place, I promise to engage fully with the learning experiences in Transition Year. Signature of Student: ________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: ____________________ Date: ___________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
