Coláiste an Chreagáin

Transition Year

10-December-20

Transition Year is a mandatory year for students attending Coláiste an Chreagáin.

Transition Year - Mandatory

A new Transition Year Programme Statement is being introduced in all schools for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

The TY Programme Statement is designed around the development and learning of students moving from junior cycle into senior cycle, and as they prepare for their future lives as local, national and global citizens. The statement offers guidance to schools on how to develop a TY programme for all students. Schools have autonomy and flexibility to design their TY programme within the parameters of this TY Programme Statement.TY.png.jpg

Mandatory Subjects for Transition Year:

Maths, English, Irish, PE, SPHE, Education for Sustainable Development, Career Guidance, Senior Cycle Subject Sampling, Work Placement and Portfolio Development.

Extra-Curricular Learning:

GRETB TY Pathways Programme: Modules include DIY, Horticulture, Podcasting and Digital Skills, Self Defence and Cookery

TY Driving Programme: Certified Instructor comes onsite to teach the basic skills of driving a car.

Toastmasters Public Speaking Programme

Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre: How to survive outdoors and exploring career paths in the Outdoors

Coláiste an Chreagáin Drama Group: Students work with a stage school and stage a drama performance which is shared with the local community.

Enterprise Skills: Students bring a product to market in time for the Christmas Fairs and enter into the Student Enterprise Programme.

Sustainable Living & Recycling: Using recycled materials to create new products

Building Skills: Laying a foundation and building and plastering a small structure

Community Links: Students link up with local community events such as the Christmas Market, Community Garden and St Patrick’s Day Parade

Fundraising & Day Trips: By managing their enterprise funds, students can budget to go on day trips. Research on possible venues and student surveys are completed in choosing appropriate trips with something for everyone.

Events
May
20 2025
Summer Assessment Week
May
30 2025
Last Day of Academic Year
Jun
04 2025
State Exams Commence
12-May-2025
Please see information shared via our online zoom session with Parents of 3rd year students.
11-Mar-2025
Following our online Student & Parent Information, Session please see below link to our booklet of information regarding Senior Cycle Subject Options.
18-Dec-2024
TY Christmas Raffle Thursday 19th December Tickets €2 or 3 for €5
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