Transition Year is a one year programme. It provides a bridge to enable students make the transition from Junior to Senior cycle. It encourages personal and social development and recognises the need for students to grow in independence. Transition year fosters academic achievement as students prepare for a Leaving Certificate Programme, further study and adult and working life. It encourages the development of a wide range of transferable critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Programme Structure
St. Anne’s Community College devises its own timetabled programme to cater for the needs of its students. This is done in accordance with the Department of Education and Youth guidelines and school and community resources. The programme is designed and delivered by the Co-Ordinator, core team and teaching staff in consultation with management.
Assessment
There is no state examination at the end of Transition Year. St. Anne’s Transition Year students are assessed on all aspects of the programme using a variety of assessment techniques such as project work, portfolios, aural, written tests, practicals, exhibitions, oral presentations, work sheets and log books/diaries.
Certification
St. Anne’s Community College certifies its students based on monitoring students participation, enthusiasm, commitment and progress throughout the year.