Transition Year
Transition Year is an optional one year programme at Scoil Phobail Bhéara.
Its objectives are to:
Englis
Irish
Mathematics
Physical Educatio
A European Language
History/Geography
Science
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Agricultural Science
Extra Modules in:
Gardening
Driving Course
First Aid
Golf
Photography
Film Making
Physical/ Outdoor Pursuits e.g. Swimming, Yoga, Golf, Gym
Other TY events include:
Assessment is continuous throughout the year and students build up a portfolio of completed work. A portfolio assessment takes place at the end of the year on which they are graded. Students are issued a Certificate by the school and the Department of Education. A Graduation ceremony for students and parents take place in late May.
Its objectives are to:
- Facilitate a smooth transition between Junior and Senior Cycle
- Encourage personal and social development
- Recognise the need for students to grow in independence
- Foster academic achievement
- Help students prepare for Leaving Cert and working life
Englis
Irish
Mathematics
Physical Educatio
A European Language
History/Geography
Science
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Agricultural Science
Extra Modules in:
Gardening
Driving Course
First Aid
Golf
Photography
Film Making
Physical/ Outdoor Pursuits e.g. Swimming, Yoga, Golf, Gym
Other TY events include:
- Activity Camp
- Field Trips / Excursions
- Visiting speakers
- Gaisce Awards
- Various Fundraising Activities
- Work Experience (2 x 1 week)
- Drama production
- French exchange
- Active and learner focused
- Teacher as facilitator
- Collaborative learning
- Group work /pair work
- Role play/simulations
- Project work/Field work
- Negotiated learning
- Practical work
- Out of school visits
Assessment is continuous throughout the year and students build up a portfolio of completed work. A portfolio assessment takes place at the end of the year on which they are graded. Students are issued a Certificate by the school and the Department of Education. A Graduation ceremony for students and parents take place in late May.