1. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.

2. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
AIM
to give students opportunities to discover and develop their individual gifts and strengths.
to become more independent.
to experience a year where the emphasis will be on students doing self directed work and taking individual responsibility for their study.

3. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Core Subjects:
Maths
Irish
English
Religion
Physical Education

4. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Subject Modules
Art
Music
Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science
French/German
Chinese
Business
History
Geography
Construction Studies
Design and Communication Graphics

5. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Other Modules/ Courses
– vary from year to year
Drama
Microsoft Office User Special
Teen Gym
Personal Development
Healthy Food Cooking Course
Mini Company

6. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Other Modules/ Courses
Road Safety Education
Song school
Video Production
Outdoor Pursuits
CV Preparation
Work Experience
Multi Sports Coaching
Water Safety
Self Defence

7. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Other Features:
Work Experience
Visiting Speakers
Joint Events with St. Mary’s and Gael Cholaiste
Involvement in National Competitions
School Trips

8. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Assessment:
Subject Assessment/Exams
Christmas and Summer Reports
Interim Reports as Required
Portfolio Assessment
Certificates for certain courses

9. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Personal Benefits of Transition Year:
 Young people in Ireland leave school at a much younger age than their European peers.
So doing Transition Year provides the opportunity for these young people to remain in school and to mature.
Additionally they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques to become better and more confident students with greater possibilities of achieving their aims in life.

10. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Cost:
Some textbooks
€500 Course fee
Small contributions will be required for some in-school Workshops
Contribution for outings – depends on the location and total cost but will be kept as low as possible.

11. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S.
Academic Benefits of Transition Year
A survey carried out by the Department of Education & Science shows that students that sat their Leaving Certificate after doing Transition Year obtained an average of 46 C.A.O. points more than those who did not complete Transition Year.

12. Transition Year Arklow C.B.S. Q & A