Transition Year In Moville CC
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Acts as a bridge – allows students to develop between Junior Cert and Leaving Cert.
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It aims to promote maturity by making students more self-directed learners through the development of general, technical and academic skills.
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TY programmes should challenge students intellectually, give them an orientation to the world of work and cater for the development of their personal and social awareness.
Co-ordinator: Ms Margaret Mulhall
A Word from Ms Mulhall:
'TY has grown from strength to strength in recent years. For the first time in 2015, we ran two separate classes and this allowed great variety within the Timetable. We also introduced Fetac Level 4 IT and GCSE PE for the first time. These are two subjects that are not recognised at Leaving Cert to exam level, yet both offer many life skills and help young people to make healthier lifestyle choices. Both these modules have proven to be very successful to date.'
If a student is thinking of doing TY, they should attend our Information Evening along with their parents. They should speak to teachers and past TY students. They can also look up information on useful websites, e.g. www.transitionyear.org, www.tyireland.com & www.pdst.ie and finally if you decide you would like to do TY, you can fill in application form and complete an interview.
Tranistion Year Application Form
Structure of TY in Moville CC
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Cross Curricular Approach
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5 School Day week
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Timetable unique to what Moville CC can offer
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3 Work Experience blocks – 1 a term
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Various events/outings throughout the year
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Timetable can vary from year to year depending on number of students and what the staff can offer.
Subjects offered in 2015/2016
TY Curriculum 2015/2016
Core
English
Irish
Maths
SPHE
Options
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Art, Craft Design Music
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Horticulture Cookery
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Science French/Spanish
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First Aid Technology
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Career Guidance Substance Abuse
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Mini Company Computers
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Religion History
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DCG Third World Dev Ed
Modules
GCSE PE
Fetac Level 4 Computer Applications (IT)
Assessment
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Assessment is a key part of any worthwhile learning programme.
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Assessment can include:
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Project work e.g. Fair Trade Week/One world week
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Portfolio work
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Exhibitions of students’ work, e.g History Project
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Exams – 1st & 2nd Term
Work Experience
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3 blocks of 1 week work experience
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1 a term
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One week – Career Centred Work Experience
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Other 2 weeks can be based on just experience
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Must maintain a logbook for each week which is graded
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Students are covered by Donegal ETBs Public Liability Insurance for most career areas. It covers the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland. There are a number of areas where students are not covered e.g, working in mines or with explosives.
Entry Into TY
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New procedure
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Completion of an Interview
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Raise the profile of the programme
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Want the students to put proper thought into TY – What do they want to get out of it
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They need to prepare in some way – E.g Work Experience, Mini company ideas