What's Next? Looking Towards the Future: Transition Year 2020 2021 - Imelda Higgins Transition Year Co-Ordinator - Lucan Community College
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What’s Next?
Looking Towards the Future:
Transition Year 2020 - 2021
Imelda Higgins
Transition Year Co-Ordinator
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“Transition Year is a one year school based
programme between Junior and Senior Cycle.
It is designed to act as a bridge between the two
by facilitating the smooth transition from the
dependent learning of the Junior Cycle to
the more independent self-directed
learning required for the
Senior Cycle”
SLSS definition of Transition Year
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Transition Year is a diverse, dynamic
programme that uniquely meets students'
needs and prepares them for progression
through Senior Cycle and towards Third-
level and the working world.
Research has shown that students who
complete Transition Year successfully are
more mature, more confident and more
likely to take on roles of responsibility
moving forward.
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Education for Maturity with
emphasis on social awareness and social
competence.
Aims &
Education through Experience of Objectives
working life as a basis for personal
development and maturity.
of
Transition
Year
Promotion of General, Technical
and Academic Skills with emphasis on
self-directed learning.
Programme Layers
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English
Irish
Maths
German or French
Core Layer History & Geography
Religion
Health Education
Career Guidance
Computers – Basic Microsoft
module (uncertified)
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Students choose certain subjects from different option
blocks. Examples:
Architectural Design Pod (linked to DCG)
Accounting & Finance (linked to Accounting)
Business Enterprise (linked to Business)
Physics
Subject Chemistry
Sampling Biology
Technology
Layer Wood Design (linked to construction studies)
Cookery
Art
Political Assassinations (linked to Politics & Society)
Music Technology (linked to Music)
Half Year Modules Switch at Christmas
Students choose certain subjects from different option
blocks. 7
Special Interests
Examples:
Certified IT Microsoft training – Additional option for
students wishing to gain a certified Microsoft Suite
qualification (€100 additional fee applies – usually runs
on Tuesday/Thursday afternoon – year long programme)
PE Leisure Pursuits - students experience various sports
and other leisure activities available in the local community
Special YSI (Young Social Innovators)– students use media and
performance arts to raise awareness of contemporary issues
Interest Coding – Basic coding concepts as well as more advanced
HTML and CSS to create web pages
Subjects Law - programme produced by the NCCA and the court
service to introduce the nature and operation of our legal
system
Tourism - students cover Tourism awareness while looking at
heritage and culture and possible careers in this sector
Road Safety - including visit to Driving Academy (at extra
cost)
Chinese Studies - Students engage in a programme of
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learning about Chinese Language & Culture.
Media Studies – students learn various aspects of
videoing, using story-boards and produce a short film
Global Development – explores the opportunities and
challenges that being part of a global community creates
First Aid – Basic first aid training
Environmental Studies* -students explore
environmental awareness practices and environmental
activism
Fashion Design – including involvement in the Junk
Special Kouture project
Interest 3D Printing* - students have an opportunity to work in
groups to design objects and 3d Print your final solution
Subjects Social Justice* - Students learn about social justice and
how to engage in social action in a positive meaningful
way
Theatre & Stage – Students explore various stages of
musical production and choreography as they plan,
develop and perform their own musical show (audition
involved – year long programme)
Tourism - Certified by Fáilte Ireland this programme
covers tourism awareness with students learning about
Tourism at home and abroad
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Overnight Trips: Carlingford Adventure Centre* (this is
booked pending Health Directive guidelines)
Work Experience (4 Weeks)
Ready or Not Tot - is a crying baby simulator that teaches teen
education and baby care
SUAS mentoring – literacy programme linked with local
national school
Jigsaw – mental health awareness
Learning Tenderfoot Theatre workshops in conjunction with the Civic
Theatre Tallaght & SDCC
Enhancing Develop Me – Team Building programme
Activities Guest Speakers / Assemblies / Workshops
3rd Age Action Computer workshops with elderly in local
library
Gaisce (The President's Award – Bronze Award)
Trips: e.g. Subject related Law/History/Geography/Theatre trips/
MFL French & German
Workshops e.g. Forensics – Poetry Slam - Team Building - Self Help
Africa
Fundraising events – Lucan Lions, Irish Autism, Dyslexia Ireland
A.I.B. Build A Bank TY programme
Localise – Programme to promote community awareness and
involvement
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Work Experience 12
Two Blocks of Two Weeks:
Set Dates
Block One:
October 12th to October 23rd 2020
Block Two:
February 1st to February 12th 2021
Forms attached for Block 1
Click HERE for Work Experience
Form 1
Click HERE for Insurance Form
Click HERE for Reflection
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Work Experience
Secure placement and get employer to fill
in the documentation which accompanies this
PowerPoint.
Return to Ms Higgins in September.
Marks will be lost if forms are not
returned promptly.
Aim to secure placements as early as possible.14
Primary schools and playschools are
now requesting garda vetting. Student
must be 16 years old to be vetted.
Documents required include:
Parental consent form/Student
information form/ID e.g.
Passport/Birth Cert/proof of address
forms returned to school and sent to
Garda Vetting ETB
Parents need to reply to email & when
vetting is complete school will be
notified & give student confirmation to
give to employers
Some schools do their own vetting but
require similar documentation
Click HERE for Garda Vetting form for
DDLETB and required documentation HERE.15
Special Permission:
Students who seek specialised work
experience outside the specified Work
Experience dates must seek permission
in writing from Ms Higgins in order for
TY Work Experience insurance to cover
students.
Other Relevant
Work Experience Examples: Intel Secondary Schools
programme, Gardai, Irish Defence
Forces, Jigsaw 'Walk in our Shoes'
programme, University programmes
(RCSI, UCD etc.), DSPCA, legal firms
and other companies.
Students must apply for these
programmes themselves.16
Community Voluntary Work Experience
• Look locally at helping in your community
e.g. Parkrun, GAA, Guides, Scouts, Charity
shop etc.
• This may also be used for the Gaisce Bronze
Voluntary Award
Community • Must be 90 mins a week (any day).
• Complete a record card as evidence of
Work placement, must be signed by supervisor &
returned to Ms Twyford, Year Head, who
coordinates this aspect of the programme.
• More details about this will be given to the
students when they return.17
Evaluation
Subject Exams Reports after
Project Work
for Core
for Modules Term 1 & 3
Subjects
TY Graduation
Interviews &
Folder and
Presentation
Certification18
Portfolio Box
Your journey through TY19
1. Complete the Application Form
HERE and return to Ms Higgins by email to
imeldahiggins@lucancc.ie
2. Make payment on-line through school
website link
What to do Do not hand your application form to
any other person
next?
3. Begin looking for relevant work
experience
4.Option forms: These will be given
to students before the summer. Choose
wisely. Mr Brett will organise this.20
...with a spirit of
anticipation,
Come to
.... an openness to
Transition
learning,
Year....
...and a willingness to
participate fully.21
Please remember to complete
the TY Application Form
attached and pay instalment
through the school website.
Thank you,
Imelda Higgins
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