TRANSITION YEAR 2019/2020

OVERVIEW

PARENTS INFORMATION

Q&A

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Every Monday for entire week ( ideally 3 different placements)

• Block 1 Monday 11th Nov – Friday 15th Nov

• Block 2 Monday 10th Feb – Friday 14th Feb

• We are flexible with students but must be in writing from parent/guardian

• Fully covered under school insurance

EXAMS / ASSESSMENT

• Wednesday 5th Feb – Fri 7th Feb

• Hour long exams

• Leaving Cert content

• Keep the students in study mode

• Help make better choices for leaving cert subjects

Guidance

• Beginning the three year Reach Programme (20 euro per student)• Reach is a Career and College Preparation Programme• Topics covered include:

• Career Planning and Research• Self – assessment• Study Performance• World of Education• World of Work

• Subject Choice• Prepare and advise students in picking subjects for their Leaving Cert

• Work Experience• Preparation and review of work experience placements

Young Social Innovators (YSI)

• The Young Social Innovators Programme invites students to make radical and innovative suggestions for change that can make a real and positive difference to people’s lives.

• YSI encourages young people to get involved in social awareness and social action in their community.

• Working in teams, students identify a social issue they would like to make a positive difference to. They research the issue and come up with a social action that will improve the wellbeing of people and society.

Future Leaders Programme

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• TY students will complete the following modules through participating in the Future Leaders ProgrammeEvent Management & Sports Administration

• FMS & Coaching of Hurling/Football

• Refereeing

• Sports Journalism

• Performance Analysis

• Nutrition

• Wellbeing

Human Growth and Development (RSE)

• To help young people understand and develop friendships and relationships.

• To promote an understanding of sexuality.

• To promote a positive attitude towards one’s own sexuality and in one’s relationships with others.

• To promote knowledge of and respect for reproduction.

• To enable young people to develop attitudes and values concerning their sexuality in a moral, spiritual and social framework.

Gaisce Programme

• Bronze, silver, gold medal awarded by President

• Marathon not a sprint

• 4 key areas…… volunteering/community involvement…… physical activity……. New skill……. Walk/cycle & overnight

• Looks good on CV

Science Competitions

Science competitions

• Students will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of different science projects/competitions that can be presented via film, project and poster format.

• Includes small scale within school and national and international projects.

• 2019 Young Scientist. Two 6th year Knockbeg College students placed 2nd in their category at national level.

Nutrition

• The overall aim of this module is help students to make dietary choices that will enable them to achieve a healthy lifestyle

• Students will learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy food

• Macro and micronutrients distinguished• The obesity epidemic, in Ireland and globally, will be discussed

in the context of it’s personal and economic impact• Healthy cooking• Sports Nutrition

• Trains students to confidently perform hands-only CPR

• Students also learn:

- how to use an AED

- what to do when someone is choking

- what to do with other injuries and accidents

• 8 week module

• CPR4 Schools certificate on completion

Road Safety

• Preparation for theory test

• Raise awareness

• Study negative effects of road behaviour

• Basic car maintenance/mechanics

• Driving lessons

Film Studies

• Ms. Murphy

• 1 class period per week.

• Studies undertaken include;• Roles within the film industry• Varying Genres• Studies from the repertoire of Directors – e.g. Alfred

Hitchcock• Key scenes within movies

• Links will be made with films on the Leaving Certificate English Course, specifically the study of Literary Genre, Cultural Context, General Vision and Viewpoint, Theme, Hero/Heroine/Villain.

Drama

Improve self confidence

Increase social skills

Role play

Studying various drama techniques………one act & three act plays

Physics• One class per week

• Introduction to basic mathematic concepts within Physics

• Working within SI units

• Developing skill in measuring accurately

• Correct use of a scientific calculator

• Trials and Investigations to develop deep understanding of everyday concepts –forces, motion,

• Module on Medical Physics

• Module on Space and Astronomy

• Module on Electronics

Biology

• 1 class period per week• Introduction to leaving cert curriculum• Climate Change module• Exploration of scientific method• Cell structure• Microbiology• Eye dissection• Variety of other topics

Climate Change Module

Students will have the opportunity to explore and discuss this relevant and current topic as follows:

• Review global increases in temperature• Impacts of Climate Change on Ireland• Impacts of Climate Change on 3rd World countries• What can we do?• Community involvement• Knockbeg Colleges Climate Change Committee

Chemistry• One class per week

• Introduction to the atom, developing deep understanding of core concepts within Atomic Structure

• Developing skill working safely with chemicals – symbols, PPE, safety procedures

• Trials and Investigations to develop deep understanding of core concepts –bonding, rates of reactions, % yield

• Module on Forensics

• Module on Drug Testing – Sport, Driving, Work

• Module on Environmental Chemistry

Agricultural scienceProposed trips

• Trip to the ploughing match (Sept).

• Rooster festival in Oak park (October).

• Farm walks across different types of farms.

Class content

• Introduction to farming enterprise.

• Introduction to farming sustainability.

• Animal husbandry and crop production.

• Farming with the environment in mind.

Music

• Music technology – GarageBand app, Launchpad app (creating backing tracks and writing contemporary songs)

• Practical performance – ukulele playing, body percussion, ‘found-sounds’ (creating music through every-day objects) and singing

• Music theory – basic note-reading, developing listening skills and terminology for musical analysis

• Musical evolution through the eras – study of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century Music

• Film music – character themes and mood

• Irish Music – dances and the song tradition

Yoga – Wellbeing Programme

• Manage stress

• Gain strength, flexibility & mobility

• Enhance ability to focus

• Provide tools to sleep better

• Minimise risk of injury

• Feel good factor

Art

• Students will take part in:

• A Graphic Design Project, designing a personal monogram.

• Explore Art History and Appreciation – (Irish, European and Gallery visit)

• Explore and gain an aesthetic appreciation of the history, architecture and environment of their local community. From this students will produce works, learning the processes involved in Art, Craft and Design.

Introducing to Transition year

in Knockbeg College

Creative art

Visual Art Department

Bank of Ireland junk kouture is an all Ireland competition for secondary schools. Students will learn and explore elements of art through creating costumes encompassing, design, engineering and environmental sustainability and transforms their designs into a finished costume like no other.

TY Computers

• 2 lessons per week.

• Basic IT Skills for Students

• Modules:

• File & Folder Management

• IT Fundamentals

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• The Internet

• Programming with Scratch

• Programming with Python

• Web Design with HTML

• Digital Storytelling

TY Politics & Society

1 lesson per week.

The year will comprise of an introduction to the Senior Cycle course. Students will then be able to make an informed decision as to whether it is a viable option for their Leaving Cert.

Modules:

• Politics & Society

• Political Spectrum: Left or Right?

• Political Ideologies

• Key Thinkers

• Power and Decision–Making in Schools

• The Role of Education in Society

• The need for Rules

• Types of Government

ATD

• Design & Communication Graphics – Introduction to SolidWorks (3D drawing software)

• Technology – Students gain experience marking out, manufacturing and finishing metal, wood and plastic projects using a variety of hand tools, machines and power tools.

English

• Focus on preparation for Senior Cycle English, particularly in relation to Paper I.

• Students will be expected to read a wide range of material such as novels, poems and newspaper articles.

Irish

• 10 week modular basis

• Oral preparation for the Leaving Cert (worth 40% in the exam!)

• ‘Cúpla’ an interesting novel with a modern twist.

• ‘Logainmneacha’ a cultural aspect of the course on place names around Ireland.

Spanish

• Spanish is spoken in over 20 countries in the world.

• 8 week modular basis

• Language basics – Greetings, ordering in a restaurant, directions

• Cultural Aspect – Festivals in Spain, Spanish Food, Traditional Sports and Music

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

• German or French

• 1 class period per week

• Focus on the key language skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

• Project Work – in preparation for Leaving Certificate Oral Exam

• Cultural Studies – in depth look at aspects of the French/German culture

Business

• Students take part in the Student Enterprise Mini-company, where they form teams and come up with a business idea.

• They have the opportunity to run their own business and make a profit for themselves.

• Successful teams will compete against other schools in the county in the IT in March.

Accountancy

• Classifying accounts• Balancing accounts• Posting to day books and ledgers• General journals• Bank accounts• Petty cash books• Analysed cash books• Trading accounts• Profit & Loss accounts• Balance Sheet• Club accounts

Maths

Ordinary Level:• Junior Cert Revision• Start the ordinary level mathematics curriculum:

- Statistics and Probability- Algebra- Financial Maths- Complex Numbers

History

• WW1

• Cold War

• Key personalities in History

• Local history

• History of GAA

• Irish Nationalism

• Project/research

GEOGRAPHY

One class per week

Leaving cert fieldwork---20% overall leaving cert marks

Scoilnet maps/OS Maps---15 % overall marks

Physical Education

• Tennis- Carlow lawn tennis club

• Golf- driving range-lessons with professional golfer

• Swimming – Water Safety

• Self Defence

• Future Leaders Programme

• Fitness levels

• General sports

Opportunities in TY

• Mini-med

• Future solicitors

• TYPE – Trinity College

• Essay writing competitions – trip to Brussels (EU Parliament)

• Gaisce

• John Paul award

• Foundation course in GAA

CERTIFICATES

• First Aid

• Driving

• Car mechanics/maintenance

• Public Access to Law (PAL)

• Yoga

• Gaisce

• GAA foundation course

• Refereeing badge

Parents & Students

• Written communication re work placements

• Engagement with the programme……. Don’t listen to negativity from students

• TY FEES ( does not include school levy)

• Paperwork (contract & permission slip)

• TRIPS – how can we provide for students if they don’t buy into ALL of what is on offer????? (financially viable/teacher cover)

• ENGAGE – ENJOY - LEARN