OUR MISSION
In the spirit of Mary Ward we aim to develop
the personal, social, educational and vocational development of the students,
and to prepare them for their role as autonomous, participative and responsible
members of society.
OUR FOCUS
The focus of our programme is such that each
student, through new experiences, new knowledge, new emphasis, new expectations
and new goals, is enabled to foster personal growth and development.
OUR AIMS
The aims of our programme are inspired by the
school’s caring ethos and structured environment. In the spirit of Mary Ward our programme
seeks to promote the potential of all students.
- Education for maturity, with
the emphasis on personal development including social awareness and
increased social competence.
- The promotion of general,
technical and academic skills, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and
self-directed learning.
- Education through experience
of adult working life, as a basis for personal development and maturity.
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
The same code of
behaviour applies in Transition Year as in all other years. If a
student misses 20 or more uncertified days she will not graduate from
Transition Year. Poor attendance, non
participation, negative attitude and a poor discipline record will also result
in failure to graduate.
BENEFITS OF
TRANSITION YEAR
- Personal development
- Career preparation
- Greater academic results
- Personal growth and maturity
- Opportunity to enjoy new experiences
Transition Year
Journal
The Transition Year journal
is the school journal that is designed to help students organise their
work. Details of all coursework for
subjects and modules, including homework, are to be recorded in the journal. It also enables and guides students to
reflect and self-evaluate throughout the year.
The journal includes:
·
Core
subject evaluation records (Weekly Diary)
·
Module/project/option
evaluation records
·
Work
experience evaluations
·
Trips/Tour
evaluations
·
Guest
Speaker evaluations
·
Book
Reviews, at least three – Click here for the TY Reading List
·
End of
year evaluation
Noticeboard
The Transition
Year notice board facilitates positive communication opportunities for
Transition Year students within the school environment. This noticeboard displays information about the many
activities, programmes and committees that Transition Year students participate
in throughout the year.