2011-2012
Philosophy
Transition Year provides a bridge between Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate. It offers a broad educational experience promoting the personal, social, academic and vocational development of each student. It provides us with opportunities to create new learning environments in which each girl can discover her own individual talents, aptitudes and abilities.
Our aim is to prepare each girl for her role as an independent, responsible member of society. We encourage the involvement of parents, employers and local community in the Transition Year Programme, specifically through our Tourism and Work Experience Programmes.
The absence of examination pressure gives us the opportunity to develop new skills and to lay a firm foundation for Leaving Certificate.
Subject Choice
Students take part in three weeks of work experience during Transition Year. This gives students the opportunity to experience different types of work. Each student is encouraged to find her own placement as the process of job-hunting is a vital part of the work experience programme.
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Educational Outings
Outings are an integral part of the T4 year as they develop interpersonal relations and broaden the students’ knowledge and experience. Day Tours The first full day tour takes place early in September – this trip plays an important role in developing group cohesion. Visits to numerous places of interest are organised through the Tourism, History and Geography courses. Weekend Visits Our weekend visits include tours as part of the Tourism Awareness Course (usually to Kerry) and the St Vincent de Paul weekend trip to Glendalough. |
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Varied activities are timetabled for every Tuesday afternoon from 1.40 – 3.40.
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