Transition Year - St Kilian's German School · Young Scientist Project/Mini Company Disability...
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Transition Year [Programme 2018-2019]
A guide for parents and pupils
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What is Transition Year?
Transition Year Objectives
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Development of Multiple Intelligences
Horticulture
Photoshop/Drama/Cooking
Self-Defence/Dance/Yoga
Puppet making/Fashion design
Debating/Public Speaking/TY.Magazine
Young Scientist Project/Mini Company
Disability module/Charity Work
Human Rights/Conflict Studies
Work Experience/Team Tasks/Adventure Trip
Portfolio: Record of events and modules completed
Academic Areas
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Class-work Home Work Study & Revision
Sek I or Sprachdiplom Level 1: not
Advice to Parents
attendance
punctuality Pupils are expected to be in school, and on time, every day.
planned absences must be
conveyed & agreed with the School Principal at least 2 weeks in advance
Structure of the Year
1) Induction
2) Portfolio Booklet / Folder of Excellence
not
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3) Work Experience
The
School needs to be informed in all cases of the relevant details and provided with a name and phone
number of a contact person familiar with the pupil’s participation at each work-experience placement.
4) Core Subjects
5) Science and the Humanities
must
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6) Personal Development
7) Career Guidance
8) Gaisce ~ the President’s Award
9) Community Involvement / Charity Work
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10) Joint module between St. Kilian's and the Lycée Français d'Irlande (LFI)
11) Mentor Programme
12) German Exchange Programme
13) End-of-Year Project
14) Explorer Course
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15) Transition Year Evening
Costs of Transition Year
Assessment
Participation
Merit
Distinction
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withheld at the end of the year
Advantages of Transition Year
becomes
involved
o self-discipline self-motivation
o willingness to take an initiative
o make the most of the various opportunities offered them
o during the course of the year