Transition Year

Transition Year (TY) is a one-year standalone programme which promotes personal, social, educational and vocational development of students that prepares them to be autonomous, participative and responsible members of society. TY offers time, space and autonomy to create enjoyable and meaningful educational experiences that support students in Senior Cycle.  

Students are living in a rapidly changing world characterised by globalisation and urbanisation, diversifying communities, expanding digital and technological developments, changes in the world of work and career patterns, and an urgency for global sustainable living – this is reflected on in the updated programme set for 2025, while still allowing for flexibility.  

The statement has guidelines to ensure the programme is inclusive and embraces diversity, facilitates a sense of discovery, reports more broadly on student learning and development, and values the contribution each student can make to the programme.  

Aims of the new Statement:  

1. Nurture the development of the student as a whole person by building on
   their previous experiences, through a curriculum designed by the school that is aligned to the TY Programme Statement.  
2. Create space and opportunities for meaningful,  enjoyable learning experiences through which the key competencies of the student can be developed in the classroom and school, in the home and in their role as local, national and global citizens  
3. Expand the student’s experience and awareness of diverse future pathways and nurture the student’s capacity to sustain their growth and development through a process of lifelong learning  
4. Evolve continuously to support the learning and development of the student through a reflection and renewal process involving students, teachers, school leaders, parents and community partners.  

New Student Dimensions:  

1. Personal Growth 
2. Being A Learner 
3. Civic and Community Engagement 
4. Career Exploration  

Examples of some Student Experiences: 

• Road Safety and Driver Education Course 

• Career Talks 

• College Events 

• Partnership with Apple 

• Partnership with Business in the Community (Accenture) 

• Fundraisers (Wheelchair Basketball, Breast Cancer Awareness) 

• Mini Company 

• History Trips (GPO, Cork City Gaol) 

• Competitions (SciFest, Junk Kouture) 

• Guest Speakers and Workshops (Self-help Africa, Mna Feasa) 

• Certified Courses (CPR, Manual Handling, Child Protection) 

• Work Experience/ Community Placement 

• Ballyhass Overnight Trip 

• Blind Soccer 

• OCO Workshop in Dublin 

• Self-defence 

• Leadership Courses (LIFT, Sports Coaching) 

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