What is Transition Year?
- A highly structured one-year school based programme with 42 timetabled periods per week.
- An educational bridge between Junior and Senior Cycle.
- Smooth transition to the more independent, self-directed learning required for the Senior Cycle.
Why opt for Transition Year ?
- Time to mature and develop greater self-awareness, self-respect & self-esteem.
- Active teaching and learning methods.
- TY facilitates skills-based learning e.g. oratory and intrapersonal skills.
- Opportunity to sample Senior Cycle subjects to inform subject choice decisions.
TY Core Academic Subjects:
- English
- Irish
- Maths
- Physical Education
Subject Sampling:
- Biology
- Art
- Business
- DCG
- Engineering
- Construction
- History
- Home Economics
Additional Subjects:
- ICT
- Music
- Career Guidance
- SPHE
Some other opportunities:
- First Aid
- Outdoor Pursuits
- Fundraising
- Personal Pursuits
- Work Experience
- Event Planning
- Guest Speakers
- Trips Away
“TY is all about what you make of it… the more you engage with the programme, the more you learn from it.”