Transition Year [Programme 2018-2019]

A guide for parents and pupils

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What is Transition Year?

Transition Year Objectives

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Development of Multiple Intelligences

Horticulture

Photoshop/Drama/Cooking

Self-Defence/Dance/Yoga

Puppet making/Fashion design

Debating/Public Speaking/TY.Magazine

Young Scientist Project/Mini Company

Disability module/Charity Work

Human Rights/Conflict Studies

Work Experience/Team Tasks/Adventure Trip

Portfolio: Record of events and modules completed

Academic Areas

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Class-work Home Work Study & Revision

Sek I or Sprachdiplom Level 1: not

Advice to Parents

attendance

punctuality Pupils are expected to be in school, and on time, every day.

planned absences must be

conveyed & agreed with the School Principal at least 2 weeks in advance

Structure of the Year

1) Induction

2) Portfolio Booklet / Folder of Excellence

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3) Work Experience

The

School needs to be informed in all cases of the relevant details and provided with a name and phone

number of a contact person familiar with the pupil’s participation at each work-experience placement.

4) Core Subjects

5) Science and the Humanities

must

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6) Personal Development

7) Career Guidance

8) Gaisce ~ the President’s Award

9) Community Involvement / Charity Work

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10) Joint module between St. Kilian's and the Lycée Français d'Irlande (LFI)

11) Mentor Programme

12) German Exchange Programme

13) End-of-Year Project

14) Explorer Course

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15) Transition Year Evening

Costs of Transition Year

Assessment

Participation

Merit

Distinction

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withheld at the end of the year

Advantages of Transition Year

becomes

involved

o self-discipline self-motivation

o willingness to take an initiative

o make the most of the various opportunities offered them

o during the course of the year