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Parent Presentation February 7 th 2011

Explore the comprehensive Transition Year curriculum based on core and option subjects, activities, work experience, and assessment. Discover the benefits of Transition Year and its impact on academic performance and personal development. Parents' support is crucial for a successful Transition Year experience.

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Parent Presentation February 7 th 2011

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  1. Parent Presentation February 7th 2011

  2. Transition Year Curriculum Based on 2010/2011 • Core Subjects • Option Subjects • Activities • Work Experience • Assessment • Additional Information

  3. Communications Maths Gaeilge ICT Physical Education French Religious Education Music Guidance Life Skills Drama Science Core Subjects

  4. Science Modules • Biology • Chemistry • Physics

  5. 4A Art Construction Sts German Food Studies Enterprise Applied Maths Young Social Innovators 4B 4C Art Geography Yoga Sketch Magazine Enterprise History Drama Construction St ICT Scratch Sage Accounts Food Studies Options

  6. Term 1 GAA Coaching Course Safety/Awareness for Girls Log On Learn Sports Movement & Dance Green Schools Initiative Term 2 Photoshop Guitar Beginners Guitar Improvers Sports Orienteering & survival skills Beautician/ skin care Green Schools Initiative Timetabled Activity Options

  7. Work Experience • 2 Week block release during 2nd term • Students source their own placements. Students should plan and apply to workplace early

  8. Science & Technology week Fast Friends Operation Christmas Child French Theatre Christmas 24 hour fast for local charity French Exchange Ski trip Oysterhaven Field trip Visiting Lecturers School production Young Scientist Deportment/modelling ECA Sports UCC/CIT Sampler weeks Sample of Additional Activities on offer

  9. Formal Assessment • Port Folio (ongoing assessment) • ECDL 7 exams • Christmas Exams in some subjects • Christmas Reports in all subjects. • Sage Computerised Accounts Certificate (optional) • Homework

  10. Port Folio Information Port Folios represent a Students best work throughout Transition Year 3 entries per core subject by December 3 further entries per core subject by April . Log sheet per entry to be completed by students then graded by subject teacher. Port folio assessed by TY team in December and May

  11. End of year Certification • Certificate of participation • Certificate of Merit • Certificate of Distinction • Certificate of Excellence • Certificates awarded on 4th year night and portfolios available for parent viewing.

  12. Why Choose TYP • To Promote Maturity • Work Experience • Career Information • Life Skills • Impact on Academic Performance

  13. Your Contribution • Parents should encourage their sons and daughters to avail of the numerous opportunities offered by this unique programme. • Parents’ understanding of and support for student learning in TY is a key factor in a successful Transition Year experience.

  14. Transition year additional costs • ECDL Exams and skills card €90 for all students. • Alternative IT licensing system is currently under research by school. • Participation in optional activities or extra curricular activities

  15. How to Decide • Discuss at home • Consult with CCS team • Consider the experience of other students in TY • Attempt to evaluate a career line

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