Transition Year
TY-Community Sensory Garden Trim.
In partnership with Prosper Meath our Transition Year Students began the maintenance and upgrading of The Community Sensory Garden Meath. Work will continue over the next few weeks in the garden planting sensory trees, flowers, bulbs and bedding plants. We hope that...
JOHN O’SHEA sets “GOAL” for our TY’s
John O'Shea is founder and former CEO of GOAL , an Irish non-governmental organisation devoted to assisting the poorest of the poor. His first career was as a sports journalist and GOAL retains significant links to the sporting community, especially in Ireland. John...
TY Tanagh Trip.
Ty Students enjoying everything Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre had to offer during their bonding trip on Wednesday the 22nd of September. Students took part in Kayaking Challenges, High/Low Rope Challenges, Team Building Exercises, Archery and the Slippery Slope...
Ty All-In-One Cookery
Transition Year students practising the all-in-one method making chocolate buns. Well done to all the TY students.
TY Self Defence Classes
TY students began their Self Defence classes last Monday 13th of September. Bobby Nolan from Black Dragon, Trim put our students through the various techniques needed in a Self Defence scenario. Classes will continue for eight weeks. .
Transition Years in The Zone
The Transition Years went Go-Karting and Laser shooting on Wednesday 8th of September in The Zone, Navan. We got lovely weather for our great day of racing activity and fun. The Podium had Stephen Robson as our No 1 on the day with a fast lap of 20.33 seconds....
TY’s Tour Trim
Our transition year students were welcomed back to Boyne Community School this morning. As part of our induction day we visited some of the attractions our local area of Trim had to offer. Ty students enjoyed visiting: • Trim Castle • St Mary’s Abbey • The Tomb of the...
3 MARATHONS IN 3 DAYS
Current 6th year Jack Fagan, and past pupil Daire O Laoire walked 3 marathons over 3 days this weekend around the Trim and surrounding areas to raise money for the Marie Keating Foundation. We have included a link to their go fund me page should you like to support...
TRANSITION YEAR NEWSLETTER 2020-2021
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TY Tinpot Transmission
A number of the TY's received a certificate for completing the online workshops by Tinpot TY Transmission. This was an online workshop where they learned about all things radio such as radio scheduling as well as making their own radio advertisements, music...
Transition Years Set Goals For The Future
Our TY's enjoyed a zoom call with Daryl and Cormac Noonan from Wolf Academy. Wolf Academy inspires and empowers young people to live happier and healthier lives, become their true selves and achieve their ultimate vision. Students listened to both journeys and then...
Transition Year Health & Wellness International Workshop
Transition years enjoying their Health and Wellness International Workshop. Students experienced sessions in sports psychology, movement and nutrition.
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.