​Transition Year (TY)
​

Transition Year at Scoil Phobail Bhéara is an optional one-year programme designed to bridge the gap between Junior and Senior Cycle, providing students with opportunities for personal, social, and academic development.

The TY programme aims to
- Facilitate a smooth transition between Junior and Senior Cycle
- Encourage personal and social development
- Support students in growing independence
- Foster academic achievement
- Prepare students for the Leaving Certificate and working life


Core Subjects
  • English
  • Irish
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Educatio
  • ​A  European Language
  • History/Geography
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Agricultural Science
Extra Modules in:
  • Gardening
  • Driving Course
  • First Aid
  • Golf
  • Green School 
  • Rugby 
  • YSI
  • Community Care 
  • Life Skills 
  • Community Radio 
  • 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
Methodologies used:
  • 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
  • Continuous assessment throughout the year
  • ​Students build a portfolio of completed work
  • Portfolio assessment takes place at the end of the year
  • Students receive a certificate from the school and the Department of Education
  • Graduation ceremony for students takes place in late May
Information on Transition Year
​in Scoil Phobail Bhéara
Click on image below
Programmes ​
Sept 2025: Very well done to Transition Year students, who are regularly producing and editing radio segments with Bere Island Community Radio during their Communications and Literacy classes. Listen to two of their previous productions below!
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Transition Year Students interviewing MEP Grace O'Sullivan for Bere Island Radio