Sacred Heart School Westport

Transition Year

Transition Year

Transition Year at SHS Westport

Transition Year is a one year programme between Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. It supports students’ personal, social, educational and vocational development while encouraging them to become more independent, responsible and actively involved in their own learning.

The programme provides a bridge from the more structured learning environment of Junior Cycle to the greater independence and personal responsibility required at Senior Cycle. Through classroom learning, project work, work experience, workshops, trips and community involvement, students have opportunities to explore new interests, develop practical skills and build confidence.

Programme Components

The SHS Transition Year Programme includes:

  • Continued study of core subjects
  • Opportunities to sample Senior Cycle subject options
  • Work experience
  • Career guidance
  • Enterprise education
  • Individual and group projects
  • Presentations and guest speakers
  • Community-based projects
  • Creative, practical and wellbeing activities

TY Activities and Experiences

Depending on the programme offered each year, activities may include:

  • Educational day trips
  • TY musical production
  • Music, drama and dance
  • Disability awareness workshops
  • TY Law Programme
  • Gaisce – The President’s Award
  • Driving education or lessons
  • Team-building activities and an overnight adventure journey
  • Society of St Vincent de Paul projects
  • Junk Kouture
  • An international educational tour
  • Arts Week

Transition Year encourages students to try new experiences, discover their strengths and develop the skills needed for Senior Cycle and life beyond school.

The content of the programme may vary from year to year. Trips and activities are subject to availability, student participation and any associated costs.

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