Following from the more structured and prescriptive learning experiences of the Junior Cycle, the Transition Year is an opportunity to take stock, to explore new and different ways of learning, to expand the learning environment beyond the college into the wider community and the world of work and to lay a secure foundation for more mature decision-making with regard to Leaving Certificate and all that is to follow in the future.
(i) Irish
(ii) English
(iii) Maths
(iv) Science: Modules of Agricultural Science, Physics, Chemistry and Biology help students in choosing Leaving Cert. subjects.
(v) Business Studies: As part of this subject students set up a mini-company and run a business during the year. Students take part in the Young Entrepreneur Competition.
(vi) French and German: The emphasis in Transition Year is on oral and aural work.
(vii) Environmental Studies
(viii) Arts and Crafts: Modules of Home Economics, Art, Metalwork and Woodwork.
(ix) Religious Education: Guest speakers come to the college and speak to the students on a wide range of topics.
(x) Career Guidance: Project work on various careers is undertaken and students attend career seminars.
(xi) Information Technology: Information processing including the use of a broad range of word processing, data base, spread sheet, desk top publishing and communications. Students take part in a programme and receive the European Computer Driving Licence if successful.
(xii) Debating and Public Speaking in both English and Irish.
(xiii) P.E. A wide range of sports activities is taught. Students take part in Sports Coaching Courses.
(xiv) Drama: Transition Year students stage plays at the end of the year.
(xv) Driving: Students are given an opportunity to learn how to drive in the college yard from a qualified instructor.
(xvi) Work Experience: Two periods of two weeks work experience are provided each year. A variety of work situations is available to the college. Students are closely monitored by the college while on work experience.
(xvii) Outdoor Education Trips: Students travel to an outdoor education centre in late September where they stay for two nights and participate in a wide range of activities such as, hill-walking, rock climbing, abseiling, orienteering, canoeing, surfing, wind-surfing and caving.
(xviii) Self Defence: A basic course in Self Defence is offered during the year.
(ixx) Community Education: Students interact with the senior citizens of the area in their own homes, in the community center and the nursing home. They also visit the primary school.
(xx) Music: Students are introduced to an appreciation of Music.