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.
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.
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