Transition Year
T.Y. tasters keep 3rd years busy!
Over the last few days, our third-year students had the opportunity to attend programme taster workshops in pilates, self-defense, robotic programming, and cookie creations as part of their introduction to the TY and LCA programmes. These engaging sessions gave...
TY LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS PROGRAMME
Our TY students completed a comprehensive three-day Leadership in Sports programme this week, building essential leadership skills, deepening their understanding of inclusion, and preparing for sports-specific training including basketball and handball. Over the first...
TY JUNK KOUTURE PROJECT
Our TY students progressed further into the planning stage of their Junk Kouture project in collaboration with Prosper Meath. They are now deep into brainstorming and refining their design ideas, focusing on using recycled materials creatively to bring their vision to...
BUILDING STRENGHT AND ENDURANCE: TY CLASS AONTACHT’S ROWING JOURNEY
TY class Aontacht is currently engaged in a 6-week rowing course as part of their PE curriculum. Rowing is a fantastic way for students to build endurance, increase overall body strength, and support cardiovascular health. A big thank you to Ms. Barron for...
TY JUNK KOTURE COLLABORATION WITH MEATH PROSPER
This week, TY students launched an exciting Junk Kouture collaboration with Prosper Meath. Over the coming weeks, they’ll work together to create innovative, sustainable fashion pieces, using recycled materials to showcase their creativity and environmental awareness....
TRANSITION YEAR CUP
The TY soccer team put up a valiant effort in a close match against De La Salle College, Dundalk, narrowly losing 2-1. James O'Neill opened the scoring with a stunning solo goal, making a powerful run down the wing before cutting inside and delivering an impressive...
AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
It was great to have David Day and his African Drumming workshop back in the school again. The TY, LCA & 1st year music classes got the opportunity to play the djembe drums and a wide variety of percussion instruments. There were great 'rhythmic sounds' coming out...
TY Students Complete Go Quest Challenges
As part of Maths Week, students spent the day at GoQuest in Carrickmines completing a selection of physical and mental challenges. Each challenge gave them the opportunity to work on their teamwork and communication skills and required a lot of logical thinking. Many...
TY October Newsletter
TY Newsletter - October
TY Chef of The Week
Over the past few weeks, Class Neart has been actively engaged in their Home Economics classes, with a particular focus on the 'Chef of the Week' competition. This friendly rivalry has really taken off, motivating students to put extra effort into their cooking. One...
AS I AM TY WORKSHOPS
As part of Values Month our TY Students attended the AsIAm workshop which provided a deep understanding of Autism. The story of AsIAm began in 2014 when CEO Adam Harris founded the organisation based on his own experiences growing up as a young autistic person in...
GOAL JERSEY DAY
Well done to Ms Phelan's 6th Year LCVP class, along with TY students, who raised over €1300 for GOAL Jersey Day. Thanks to everyone who donated to this worthy cause and well done to all our prize winners on the day. ...
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.