Transition Year

TY Graduation 2025

TY Graduation 2025

Congratulations to all our transition year students on their graduation which took place on Friday 23rd May. The graduation ceremony was a celebration of all that the transition years achieved throughout the year. The vast amount of awards that were presented is a...

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TYs at Port Aventura Theme Park

TYs at Port Aventura Theme Park

TY students had a fun filled and action packed day at Port Aventura Theme Park. This was followed by bowling and arcade games, and the evening rounded off with a high energy karaoke session.  

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Barcelona – Nou Camp

Barcelona – Nou Camp

TY students had a fantastic second day in Barcelona. They visited Nou Camp and completed the immersive museum tour, experiencing the history of FC Barcelona. Karaoke on the bus journeys between activities added to the fun. Afterwards, students enjoyed a great time in...

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TY Tour to Barcelona Day 1

TY Tour to Barcelona Day 1

Transition Year students enjoyed exploring the vibrant culture and history of Barcelona yesterday. Key visits included Las Ramblas, where they experienced the city's dynamic atmosphere. They also took in impressive panoramic views of Barcelona from Las Jardines del...

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Prosper Meath/TY Junk Koture Colloboration

Prosper Meath/TY Junk Koture Colloboration

Creativity and sustainability blossomed today thanks to our collaborative Junk Kuture project between our Transition Year students and Prosper Meath. The undeniable star of this partnership is Amy, who proudly showcased an iconic sustainable dress. This garment is a...

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May Flynn Dance Inspirations

May Flynn Dance Inspirations

May is an active member of Dunshaughlin Dance and has participated in many group dance competitions throughout the year. After her wonderful solo dance performance in the TY Variety show at the Swift theatre, May participated in Dance Inspirations, a nationwide...

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Croke Park Skyline Tour

Croke Park Skyline Tour

Our transition year students reached new heights at the Croke Park Skyline Tour today. This was a great opportunity to learn about the history of the GAA and see the sights of Dublin. The tour was very informative, combining Irish history with fun facts about the...

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TY student Seána Driver earned two swimming medals

TY student Seána Driver earned two swimming medals

TY student Seána Driver earned two swimming medals over the weekend while representing her club (NAC Swimming Club) at the Spring Open in Newport, Wales. Seána came home in second place, winning silver in the 800 meters freestyle event on Saturday and she continued...

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TY Certified Angus Competition

TY Certified Angus Competition

Well done to our TY students Patrick Cribbin, Ciaran Enright and Sean Harrigan who did a fantastic job at representing Boyne Community School at the Certified Irish Angus competition. They are the first group to represent our school at the competition.  Their project...

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TY Financial Crime Awareness

TY Financial Crime Awareness

Transition Year students participated in an informative workshop addressing the issues of money muling, money laundering, and financial extortion. The session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of these activities, detailing their operational mechanisms...

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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.