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Transition Year Programme

Transition Year Programme. Loreto Letterkenny. Core Subjects. Irish 3 class periods English 3 class periods Mathematics 3 class periods European Language 3 class periods Physical Education 2 class periods Religious Education 3 class periods Computers ECDL 6 class periods.

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Transition Year Programme

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  1. Transition Year Programme Loreto Letterkenny

  2. Core Subjects • Irish 3 class periods • English 3 class periods • Mathematics 3 class periods • European Language 3 class periods • Physical Education 2 class periods • Religious Education 3 class periods • Computers ECDL 6 class periods

  3. ECDL • Basic concepts in Information Technology • Using a computer & managing files • Word Processing • Spreadsheets • Databases • Presentation – power point • Web Browsing & Communication

  4. Craft Cookery Home Design History Music Art Biology Chemistry Business Geography Physics Careers Modules

  5. Action Modules • Mini-company • Young Social Innovators • Art Portfolio

  6. Work Experience • Two work placements – 15 weeks each 1st : Sept 12th – Jan 9th 2nd : Jan 16th – May 15th • One day per week – 6 hours minimum • 20% of each week - Wednesday • Dental or Medical appointments should be arranged for a regular school day if possible

  7. Work Experience • The diary must be signed each week by the employer. • The student must complete the relevant section of the diary each week or a note from home if the student has been sick. • The diary is checked each week in school during the co-ordination class.

  8. Examples of Placements • Leisure Centres • National Schools • Pharmacy’s • Shops e.g. Clothes, Food, DIY, etc. • Hairdressers • News Papers • Offices e.g. Accountants, Solicitors, Architects, etc. • Hotels • Childcare and Pre school

  9. Fund Raising • s • Irish Society for Autism • Pink Ribbon Day • The Alzheimer's Society • Arthritis Ireland • Daffodil Day • Guide Dogs for the Blind • Irish Heart Foundation • Lourdes Fund – bag packing • ISPCC • Carol Singing

  10. Special Projects • Faith Friends – Religion Department • John Paul II Award – Religion Department • Gaisce – The President’s Award • European Youth Parliament • Donegal Youth Council • BT Young Scientist Exhibition • Scifest

  11. Gaisce • Bronze Award To achieve this award a student must complete 13 hours in each of the following plus an additional 13 hours in any one section: Community Skill Physical In addition they must complete a Venture Project 2 days and 1 night to include a 25km walk!!

  12. Sept - Oct Team Building €10 Gartan €105 Retreat €10 Gaisce €10 ECDL €50 Beo €5 Home Economics €12 Nov – Dec Belfast €10 Skydome €5 Beo €5 Jan – Apr First Aid €35 Pottery €10 May- End of Year YSI Dublin €50 Gleveagh €10 Total €327 Expenses 2011-2012

  13. Additional Costs • TY Tour Chester/Alton Towers €270 Every effort will be made to collect the money on one day per term for the outings. The money or cheque should be in an envelope with the name of the student and the class. • Please note that the prices quoted are for the 2011 – 2012 school year there may be an increase for 2012 -2013

  14. Talent show Jump for Joy First Aid Creative Writting Cupcake Decorating Cinema Theatre Talks Foyle Film Festival Beo Workshop Activities in School

  15. Attendance Participation Key to success

  16. Thanks For Listening. • Any Questions???

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