Transition Year


This is an exciting one year programme available to our students immediately after Junior Certificate. It is a foundation year for Leaving Certificate.

 
 
Pres Ballyphehane transition year

“I have really loved TY and I am glad that I did it. It has helped me develop confidence and now I find it much easier to talk to people”

 

The benefits of doing Transition Year:

  • A maturing year.

  • A year which allows students to then pursue the Leaving Certificate with more purpose and motivation.

  • The curriculum has been developed with an academic focus to provide a strong foundation for the Leaving Certificate.

  • Students will make more informed decisions on subject choice.

  • The year allows independent and self-directed learning, self-management skills and time management skills.

  • Statistically proven that students who complete TY, attain higher points in their Leaving- Certificate.

 
I was unsure first about TY but it has helped me decide my subjects for 5th year.
 
 
 
 

TY Activities

 
  • Work experience

  • UCC/CIT ‘Taster’ Programme

  • Faith Friends

  • Seachtain na Gaeilge

  • Presidents Award - Gaisce

  • Film-Making

  • Green Schools

  • Subject Related Projects / Competitions

  • National Competitions – Young Social Innovators, Young Scientist, Mini Company, Build-a-Bank

  • Royal Irish Academy exams

  • ECDL

  • Cork Schools History Project

  • Gaeltacht trip

  • School Tour

  • Choir

  • Dance

  • Drama

  • Theatre Visits

  • Art

 
 
 
 

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