Transition Year

TY DRIVER EDUCATION

TY DRIVER EDUCATION

Class Aontacht have successfully completed the Transition Year Driver’s Education course. Each student had the opportunity to ask questions on the rules of the road and prepared for their theory test by completing a mock theory exam. Students also learned about car...

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RUBBISH FILM FESTIVAL

RUBBISH FILM FESTIVAL

Our Transition Year students have successfully completed a two-day film production for the Rubbish Film Festival. The festival, known for its focus on environmental issues, provided the students with a platform to creatively explore the theme of climate change. During...

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FINANCIAL ITERACY MODULE FOR TY

FINANCIAL ITERACY MODULE FOR TY

Transition year students are currently completing a financial literacy module designed to equip students with foundational financial literacy skills and knowledge to make informed financial decisions in their lives. Students have been learning the importance of...

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TY CPR Workshop for 2nd Year JCSP Students

TY CPR Workshop for 2nd Year JCSP Students

Today a group of TY students hosted an engaging and educational workshop to train some of our 2nd Year JCSP students in CPR. The workshop focused on equipping the younger students with essential life-saving skills through hands-on practice and interactive...

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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025

BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025

We are incredibly proud of our three Transition Year students Ava, Zuzanna and Max who represented our school with distinction at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS which finished on Saturday. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication were...

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TY, LCA & JCSP Students Complete Barista Course

TY, LCA & JCSP Students Complete Barista Course

Many thanks to Dublin Barista School for providing training to our TY, LCA & 3rd year JCSP students this week. During this very practical experience, students learned hands-on skills needed to work in the hospitality sector. Students learned about the different...

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TY STUDENTS VISIT THE OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN

TY STUDENTS VISIT THE OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN

Our Transition Year visited the Ombudsman for Children in Dublin, where they participated in engaging activities centered on children's rights. Our TY students took part in walking debates, exploring various perspectives on children's rights in Ireland, and worked in...

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CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR SAFE PASS

CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR SAFE PASS

Congratulations to some of our 5th and 6th years for successfully completing the Safe Pass course! This accomplishment marks an important milestone in their professional journey and demonstrates their commitment to ensuring their safety and the safety of others in the...

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TY STUDENTS ATTEND “THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE” WORKSHOP

TY STUDENTS ATTEND “THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE” WORKSHOP

Today, Transition Year students at Boyne Community School participated in an interactive workshop The Other Side of Life, facilitated by Conor Harris. The workshop provided an engaging and thought-provoking insight into the realities of alcohol and recreational drug...

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TY Boyne Valley Competition

TY Boyne Valley Competition

Today our TY students took part in the exciting in-house Boyne Valley competition. Five pairs from across the groups showcased their culinary skills by cooking a variety of dishes. The competition was fierce and the level of skill displayed was outstanding, with each...

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A unique programme that acts as a bridge between Junior and Leaving Cycles.

What is Transition Year?

  • This is a unique one year programme for students aged 15/16.
  • It provides a bridge to enable students to make the transition from Junior to Senior cycle.
  • It encourages personal and social development and recognises the need for students to grow in independence.
  • Transition Year fosters academic achievement as students prepare for a Leaving Certificate programme, further study and adult and working life.
  • The type of student to which Transition year is best suited is one who is an all-rounder or who wants to explore and develop their abilities, whilst learning new skills within a structured environment.
  • The Transition Year programme is designed to provide pupils with the opportunity to discover their own talents, aptitudes, and abilities whilst developing skills and competencies within a well-defined academic structure.
  • It challenges pupils to accept responsibility for their own learning, to improve their performance in many core areas, explore new subjects, develop their own interests, and to evaluate their progress.
  • Work Experience plays a significant role in the programme as students gain first-hand experience of the world of work. Students arrange and complete Work Experience in a number of different workplaces in blocks throughout the year in areas relevant to their own interests and ambitions.
  • Please note that due to an ongoing process of evaluation, review, and improvement the curriculum is subject to change

 

Points to consider before deciding to do Transition year

  • Students have an opportunity to explore other interests and skills.
  • D.O.S.S. Developing other skill sets!
  • Students are older and more mature:

(i)   doing the Leaving Cert

(ii)  going to college

  • Students who do TY have a lower dropout rate at Third Level

 

Application Procedure

  • Application form.
  • Interview
  • Third Year head, AEN Department and Guidance Department consulted.
  • Participation in school life and school record considered.

 

What Boyne Community School Leaving Certificate students’ said about the programme?

  • I got to do subjects which I never did before which was class and helped me chose my subjects for the Leaving Cert
  • We visited DCU and learned loads about college
  • I made new friends because the class was small
  • Work experience helped me to mature
  • Going on trips and doing activities outside of school was brilliant
  • I loved every minute of it.
  • Go Karting was it for me
  • I appreciated all the work we done in the Community and really learned a lot
  • There was something new every week, it made the year very interactive.
  • Team work was really at the centre of our activities

 

 

TY Programme Goals

  • Education for Maturity and Personal Development
  • Emphasis on Self-Directed Learning with focus on Process not Result
  • Development of Social Conscience
  • Education through Experience of Adult and Working Life.

 

Subjects in TY

  • Core Subjects
  • English
  • Irish
  • Maths
  • World of Science
  • Information Technology
  • Home Economics
  • Physical Education
  • Career Guidance

 

Sampling Subjects

  • Music
  • Religion
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • Sign Language
  • Enterprise and Construction
  • Short Film Making
  • Drama
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Environmental Studies
  • Disability Awareness
  • Aware Programme

 

  T.Y. Programmes (6-8week blocks)

  • GAA Coaching Course
  • First Aid
  • Self Defence
  • Self-Development
  • Enterprise Education
  • Water safety/ lifesaving course
  • A.I. Coaching Course
  • Community Work (Sensory Garden)
  • Future Leaders
  • Gaisce (Presidental Award)
  • Young Social Innovators
  • BT Young Scientist Competition

 

Other Areas Students Will Experience

  • Work Experience
  • Outdoor Pursuits
  • Fieldtrips
  • Visiting Speakers
  • Social Awareness Programme
  • Day Trips – relevant to courses undertaken
  • Voluntary work
  • First Aid

 

Work Experience

Students arrange and complete Work Experience in a number of different workplaces throughout the year in areas relevant to their own interests and ambitions.

 

Assessment

Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning in T.Y. Students are assessed using a variety of methods:

  • Project Work
  • Written Assessments
  • Exhibitions
  • Self-Assessment
  • Peer Assessment
  • Presentations
  • Interview
  • Portfolio

 

 

 

Meas, Mórtas, Muintearas.

Respect for ourselves and others, pride in our work, and a sense of community.