Introduction
The Transition Year (or Fourth Year) has been an exciting feature of Ashton School life for many years; Ashton being one of the first schools to introduce the Transition Year programme in 1984. Transition Year is primarily structured as a year for personal development. It follows on after students have had a first exposure to formal examinations in the Junior Certificate Examination, taken at the end of Third Year. At the end of Transition Year students choose their combination of option subjects for the Leaving Certificate Examination, to be taken at the end of Sixth Year. In Transition Year students have the opportunity to mature, take part in school exchanges and work experience and have time to mature and reflect on choices of a future career.
Aims
While maintaining a discipline of study and work, the Transition Year programme allows students the opportunity to pursue academic and non-academic topics of educational value for which there is little or no time in the Junior or Leaving Certificate programmes.
The main aims of the TY programme are to:
1. promote maturity
2. encourage independent learning
In addition, the programme aims to provide the skills and support necessary for students to:
3. discover individual talents, aptitudes and abilities with regard to future educational/vocational preparation
4. understand their own particular educational/vocational needs
5. develop those skills and competencies necessary to cope successfully with their particular stages of development
Selection Procedure
Students wishing to opt for TY are required to apply formally by completing an application form. When considering applications, due regard is given to each student’s record of behaviour and performance in school to assess his/her suitability for the programme. A recommendation is then made, for approval by the staff and management, on who should be offered places on the programme.
Curriculum Structure
The key elements of the curriculum are Core, Option and Module subjects; Community Action; Minicompany; Work Experience; Exchange Programmes; and Outdoor Pursuits. Subjects have included: Mathematics, English, Irish,, Religious Education, Physical Education, and Work, Leisure and Careers, French, German, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Economics, Accounting, Food Hygiene, History, Spanish, Keyboard Skills, Information Technology, Music, Drama, Art, and Culture Studies.
Assessment
It is school policy that TY students should be given written tests in core subjects at the end of the first and third terms. A variety of other forms of assessment are also used. These include: grading of projects, presentations, interviews and portfolios; employer/supervisor reports for Work Experience and Community and Social Action; attendance and punctuality records; Tranny Watch and Tranny Credits; and student self-assessment.
1,354 total views, 2 views today
April 16, 2024. Ashton School News April 2024.
March 11, 2024. Ashton School News March 2024
March 7, 2024. Right Reverend Bishop Paul Colton visits Ashton on his 25th year as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
February 19, 2024. Ashton School News February 2024.
January 15, 2024. Ashton School News January 2024
December 4, 2023. Ashton School News December 2023
October 16, 2023. Ashton School News October 2023.
September 26, 2023. Ashton School News September 2023.
April 26, 2023. Ashton School News April 2023.
February 26, 2023. Ashton School News February 2023.
January 26, 2023. Ashton School News January 2023.
June 21, 2022. Ashton School News June 2022
. Ashton School News April 2022
. Ashton School News March 2022
. Ashton School News February 2022
. January 2022 Ashton School news.
February 26, 2021. Virtual Whole-School Assembly on Friday, 26th February
November 14, 2020. Annual Prize Day Awards Ceremony – 20th November 2020
August 29, 2020. Important changes to daily school routine
Latest NewsApril 16, 2024. Ashton School News April 2024.
March 11, 2024. Ashton School News March 2024
March 7, 2024. Right Reverend Bishop Paul Colton visits Ashton on his 25th year as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.
February 19, 2024. Ashton School News February 2024.
January 15, 2024. Ashton School News January 2024
More >
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
