Transition Year
TY Students take part in online workshops from Irish Aid and Concern Worldwide
Last week, the TY students took part in two online webinars with Irish Aid and Concern Worldwide as part of their Environmentalism class. The students learned about the UN Sustainable Goals and gender inequality in the developing world. The two sessions were...
TY, LCA & JCSP Students Participate In Restart A Heart Training
TY, LCA & JCSP students completed a certified course in CPR training this week. Restart a Heart Day is a practical course that outlines the procedure relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator use. The course was delivered to our students...
TY’s and Third Years Practice Drivers Theory Test
Students completed their practice drivers theory tests online as part of the Drivers Education Day.
TY Drivers Education Course Sponsored By Trim Credit Union
Our TY students joined by some third years sampling TY have just completed their certified Drivers Education Course. We at Boyne Community School would like to thank: The Trim Branch of Drogheda Credit Union, Market Street, Trim, Co. Meath for sponsoring the module....
JFK Forensic Workshop
Our Transition Year students participated in an engaging workshop today hosted by Alison Leck from Forensic Crime Investigation. Students investigated the mysterious case of the assassination of John F. Kennedy by gathering clues, analysing evidence and evaluating...
TY Self Defence- Boxing
T.Y. students continued their self-defense classes this week. A special focus was placed on the art of boxing. Students really enjoyed the session.
TY BEGINNERS MANDARIN
TY students began an eight week course in Mandarin last week. They enjoyed reading, writing, speaking, and role playing in their first session. Well done to everybody.
REEL Life Science Competeition
Three TY students Jade, Alexandra and Alannah have taken part in a video competition called REEL Life Science and they made a brilliant video about how attraction works scientifically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ickySKLVI
Ty GoQuest Room Challenge
Our Transition Year Students took part in GoQuest challenges in Carrickmines on Wednesday 4th of November. GoQuest challenges are designed to test you in several ways; light physical, mental and skills-based challenges that offer something unique for everybody...
BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
Huge congratulations to TY students Tomás Brady and Adam Curran who have been chosen to represent the school in this years BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition. Over 1,400 projects were submitted and only 550 projects qualified for the virtual exhibition in...
SILVER GAISCE AWARDS
We are very proud of our 10 Silver Gaisce students, Meg Ní Scolaí, Chantelle Ging, Emily Butler, Aoife Williams, Theresè Nannery, Sean O Hanlon, Gavin Duffy, Nathan Garland, Katie Wilson & Sean O'Hanlon who were all presented with their medals at a ceremony in...
TY Thursday Treats
The TY students practised a variety of different methods of baking. They used the rubbing in method to make buttermilk scones, the whisking method to make double chocolate chip muffins and the creaming method to make chocolate chip cookies.
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.