Presentation Secondary School , Wexford

Transition Year Programme


The Transition Year is a one-year programme, which comes immediately after completion of the Junior Certificate. At least one group of students is selected for the Transition Year programme (depending on student interest and school resources). Students apply to participate in this course and are selected based on record of attendance and behaviour and also suitability to the course.

The aims of the programme are: -

• To develop the student’s personality and character towards a more positive and confident self image.
• To develop aspects of the curriculum which tend not to be catered for in other courses.
• To provide a good academic basis for beginning the Senior Cycle Course.
• To develop teamwork through task oriented projects.
• To become familiar with workplaces outside school and possible career paths.
• To encourage students to become more responsible for their own development.
• To introduce students to a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.
• To prepare students to become responsible members of society.

The Transition Year Programme consists of a set of core subjects:Religious Studies

• Irish
• English
• Science
• Maths
• Career Guidance
• French or German
• Computing
• PE Keyboard Skills
• Work Experience

In addition, a range of subjects and activities are offered on a year-by-year basis, following consultations between TY co-ordinators, Management, Staff and students.

Subjects and activities are chosen from among the following:
Mini-Company
Foreign Exchange
Business
Enterprise
Drama
Music
Dance
Health Education
Social Studies
Drugs Awareness
Personal Development
Public Speaking

A fee is required to help run this programme.

Transition Year Students put on a drama each year , usually a play on the Leaving Certificate English syllabus. In 2006 they mounted a very well received version "A Wake in the West" by Micheal Joes Ginnelly.