Curriculum - Transition Year Modules

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The TY curriculum is a balance between the academic and the non-academic and is regularly reviewed and assessed by both teachers and students.  As a result subjects on offer are subject to change and revision each year.  In the academic year 2011/12, the curriculum offered to students was on the whole modular based and offered the following modules:

Academic Areas 2011-12 

Core Subjects:

  • Computers                                                       English
  • Guidance                                                          Irish
  • Languages: (French, German, Spanish)            Mathematics
  • Mini-Company                                                Pastoral Care
  • Physical Education                                           Religion
  • Road Safety                                                      SPHE

Academic Modules:

  • Accountancy                                                   Art
  • Biology                                                            Business Studies
  • Classical Studies                                              Chemistry
  • Geography                                                       History
  • Home Economics                                             Japanese
  • Music                                                               Physics

Sample Modules:

  • Art                                                                  Bridge
  • Chinese                                                           Computers
  • Community Care                                            Culinary Skills
  • Cultural Education                                          Dance
  • Development Education                                 Drama
  • Environmental Studies                                    Fashion Design
  • Fencing                                                            Film Studies
  • First Aid                                                          Interior Design
  • Latin                                                                Leisure
  • Photography                                                   Self Defence    
  • Song Writing                                                   Traditional Irish Music
  • Year Book                                                       Yoga

For more in-depth information on the curriculum, please contact the school by telephone, email or phone via our contact page