Franciscan College Gormanston

Transition Year

The Transition Year programme is designed to promote in each student an awareness and acceptance of self, of others and of creation.

Please CLICK HERE to view

The following subjects are offered to all students:

  • Religion
  • Irish
  • English
  • Maths
  • French
  • German
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • History
  • Geography
  • Music
  • Computers
  • P.E.

In addition to the academic subjects the following modules are also offered:

  • Careers Guidance
  • Young Social Innovators
  • Song writing course
  • Public Access To Law
  • Personal Develop Workshop
  • Guest speakers
  • Mindfulness

Students are encouraged to become involved in activities such as:

  • Gaisce Awards
  • FAI Futsal Coaching Course
  • Public Speaking
  • Debating – French, Irish, English
  • External competitions
  • Cultural Trips

All Students:

  • Travel on educational, cultural and adventure outings through the year
  • Participate in our Work Experience Programme
  • On-line Portfolio

Benefits:

  • Maturity
  • Directed to adult and working life
  • Solid foundation for Leaving Certificate
  • "Catch up" chances
  • Builds confidence and self-esteem
  • Career focus
  • Promotes enterprise
  • Skills development
  • Personality development
  • Variety
  • Experience is valued

The following core skills and competencies are at the heart of the Transition Year Programme concept:

  • Communication
  • Study
  • Research
  • Organisation
  • Social Awareness
  • Personal Development
  • Independent Thinking
  • Self Awareness
  • Responsibility
  • Self Management
  • Social Skills
  • Time Management
  • Self Confidence

The Transition Year co-ordinator is Ms. Sonya Cummins

Gormanston, Co. Meath, Ireland, K32NH30
0353 184 12203
Enquire
Location
© 2024 Franciscan College Gormanston