Craddockstown Road, Naas, Co Kildare, W91 PD87

Transition  Year 2019/2020
"Transition year programmes are intended to facilitate the integrated development of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, social and vocational capabilities of each individual student through structured learning experiences. The general aim of the Transition Year is the preparation of young people for their role as autonomous, participative and responsible members of society”. (Guidelines for Transiton Year-DES)
Curriculum
Students study a variety of subjects
  • Core Subjects:
Students study these subjects for the whole year
Gaeilge, English, Maths & language
  •   Subject Sampling
Students get the opportunity to  sample a variey of subjects on offer for their leaving certificate. Each subject is sampled for 8 weeks
  • Wellbeing
The TY wellbeing layer is made up of a combination of subjects; RSE, Career Guidance, Physical Education & Gaisce. 
  • TY Specific 
Students are given the opportunity to participate in one of the following subjects. These subjects allow students to develop their creativity, innovative and team work skills. Students are given the opportunity to enter national competitions. 
  • Once Off Calendar layer​
Students complete some once off experiences such as trips, first aid, law course,
Credit System 
Here is a break down of the credits. 
ty_credits_.pdf
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Calendar:​
Below is the Ty calendar. This document will be updated throughout the year. ​
ty_calendar.pdf
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