Transition Year

Transition Year provides a bridge to help pupils make the transition from the highly structured and dependent environment of Junior Cycle to one where they will take greater responsibility for their own learning and decision making at Senior Cycle. Pupils will participate in learning strategies which are active and experimental and which help them to develop a range of transferable critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Transition Year Programme Rationale

To promote maturity and personal character building
To help young people prepare for adult life.
To contribute to society in a positive and socially responsible way
To be a good citizen
To assist students in meeting and accepting new challenges
To embark on new projects and pastimes, both inside and outside school
To embark on a journey of self-development in a caring, positive and motivating TY programme and encourage their development as a person
To encourage students to become independent and self-directed students

At the end of each year, the TY programme is assessed and evaluated by students, teachers, school management and parents. This process allows for the review and adaptation of the TY programme to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Transition Year Programme Format

As is the case nationally, Mercy College Roscommon designs its own Transition Year programme within set guidelines to suit the needs and interests of its students. The TY programme operates its timetable on the following basis: Core Subjects, Modules and Options.

Core Subjects

Assembly
Book Club
Careers
Enterprise
French/German
Guest Speaker/Project work
Academic Resilience
Religion
Vocational
Preparation
IT

Optional Subjects

Art
GAA Future leaders
Music
Community Care
Craft
Young Scientist & Scifest
Graphics & Ceramics
Home Economics
Junk Kouture
Macalla
Leadership for Life
Young Social
Innovators
Law Education

Modules

Accounting
Agricultural science
Photography
Ballroom Dancing
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Typing
Society & Politics
Economics
English
Swimming
Fitness & Toning
Geography
History
Irish
Maths
PE theory
Cycling
Physics
Quiz
Road Safety
Local History Research
Personal Development
Environmental studies
PE

Other Events

European School Tour
Work Experience
Mock Interviews
GAISCE – The President’s Award
Foróige Community Leadership Programme
Pope John Paul II Awards
Bonding Trip to an Adventure Centre
Comedy Show
Films – Irish, French, German or others
Arts & Crafts
Roscommon Arts Centre Activities / Exhibitions
Film Production Day
Personal Development Workshop
Subject Awareness Week
Community Projects
Retreat
Public Speaking & Debating Competitions
Disability Awareness Workshop
Positive Mental Health Day
Guest Speakers
Driving Lessons
Peer Mediation Workshop
Law Course
Safe Cycling Course
RAD “ Copping on” Programme
AED / Defibrillator Training
Local History Walking Tours
Forensic Science Workshop