​Transition Year
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Transition Year is an optional one year programme at Scoil Phobail Bhéara. 
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 

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
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
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.

Information on Transition Year in Scoil Phobail Bhéara
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Programmes 

• Young Social Innovators
• Build a Bank
• French Exchange
• Student Enterprise
• ECDL

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Jan 2024: 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!

Transition Year Students interviewing MEP Grace O'Sullivan for Bere Island Radio