Planning, Preparation and Resources 

Planning and preparation for TY was on going over the summer by the coordinator and throughout the year with her team of wellbeing tutors and teachers. Teachers were given the opportunity to choose what type of modules they would like to offer on the curriculum which made the curriculum more dynamic and meaningful.  Meetings were held at the beginning of the year to organise modules and schemes of work, to discuss our rotating timetable, reporting deadlines, finances, syllabi, our musical dance show, trips and activities for the coming year. Students were continually asked to reflect after each term to gauge the success of various activities. At the end of each term, student leaders completed class evaluations in order to include their views on what should be part of the Transition Year programme for the subsequent year. Subject teachers were asked to consider various competitions and projects to get involved in e.g. Meath Student Enterprise, AMTCE Manufacturing competition, GAA Future Leaders, charity work and fund-raising, Angus Beef competition, SCIFEST competitions, Jigsaw Peer Mentoring, Rubbish Film Festival and the coordinator supported them in leading these initiatives.  

Assessment Policy 

At the end of Transition Year certificates were awarded at Distinction, Higher Merit, Merit or Pass level. The T.Y. Coordinator, aided by the Core Team used the criteria set out to decide on the level of award for each student. This was based on completion of a number of assignments in each subject, teacher reports sent home each term, involvement in extracurricular activities including GAISCE, satisfactory work experience, community involvement, attendance and punctuality.