Transition Year

The Transition Year programme is an integral part of our secondary school.

We see this programme as an opportunity for our students to build on the academic achievements and the character development attained in Junior Cert Cycle in order to prepare them for the Leaving Cert and for their future role in society.

The Transition Year Programme benefits from continuous reviewing and updating.

Rosemont’s Coaching system continues in TY, supporting your daughter in maximising her potential through Rosemont’s Core Programme and Powerful Opportunities

CORE programme – for everyone

TY Carlingford Adventure Centre Trip: celebrate with your classmates by heading to Carlingford on the day of the Junior Cycle examination results
Sailing – 6-week sailing module in Dun Laoghaire
Mini-companies
Build-a-bank
Law Module (Public Access to Law – King’s Inn) & visit to the Criminal Courts
Technology module
First Aid
Active Dance
Self Defence
History and cultural module
Theatre visit – details to follow
Leaders on our level – TY leadership Conference
Concert visit – details to follow
TY trip to Belfast
Careers – mock interviews; guest speakers; career research
TY retreat day – learning to reflect
Work Experience – Week 1: 15^th -19^th October; Week 2: 28^th January – 1^st February
Research and presentation skills
TY DATs – Differentiated Aptitude Tests
iWish Conference – Women in STEM careers
Physics Module
Zoology and ecology – trips to Dublin Zoo and Airfield Farm
TY Parent-teacher meeting – Wed 7^th November 4.15 – 6.45pm
TY presentation to parents – Term 1 Wednesday 28^th November 8pm
TY presentation to parents – Term 3 Thursday 2^nd May 8pm
Chess module
Sparking Creativity in Microsoft’s DreamSpace
Chinese module
More to follow!

Work Experience

Students will engage in a two week block of work experience during the year. The objective of this is to open up horizons for students in area of career choice and equip them with information and experience to improve their eventual career choice.

Social Work

In Rosemont we have a long history of all students participating in aspects of social work in the local community. Students help in the local community centres and with St Vincent de Paul. They also help fundraising for the LauraLynn Children's Hospice Foundation and the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.

Transition Year Syllabus

Subjects

Irish
Maths
English
Religion
P.E.
Chemistry
Biology
Home Economics
Art, Craft & Design
World Studies
History
Accounting
Business
Physics
Spanish
French

Certifications

Sailing
Self Defence
Adventure Centre
Mini Company
Dance
Heritage

Modules

Gaisce
Fainne Nua
Work Experience
Heritage Visits
Career Guidance & DATS
Social Work
Exchange to Spain/France
Dance Module
Drama Module
First Aid
Hospice Day
Road Safety
Self Defence
Carlingford
Mini Company
Chinese Language & Culture
Sailing
Maths Week
Science Week
World Studies

Transition Year programme objectives are fulfilled. Student maturity and confidence are promoted and consolidated through many aspects of a well-designed curriculum.

Department of Education

Whole School Evaluation

The school’s self-evaluation process in relation to Transition Year is exemplary. (…) Active learning, group and team work are promoted. The school endeavours to incorporate personal, vocational, recreational, social and academic programmes into the curriculum.

Department of Education

Whole School Evaluation