Piper's Hill College

Transition Year Programme

Transition Year Programme
  • Transition Year is an optional one year school programme between Junior and Senior Cycle. In Piper's Hill College our transition year programme is designed to act as a bridge between the two by facilitating the smooth transition from the dependent style learning of the Junior Certificate to the more self –directed learning style required for the Leaving Certificate.
  • TY has a very high uptake (80-90%) in Piper's Hill College. Eligibility for TY is subject to an interview and a good record of attendance, effort & behaviour in Junior Cycle
  • TY encourages students to take a greater responsibility for their own learning and decision making and it offers educational experiences where students can discover/develop their own individual talents and abilities. It is an exciting year of personal development through self-directed learning as well as a continuance of core curricular subjects in the classroom.
  • Students gain valuable experience in the workplace during this year and begin career planning for the future.
  • Students foster responsibility through participation in programmes like the Gaisce awards, 1-2-1 digital, the LIFT programme, Build-a bank and the Mentoring programme.
  • Some highlights of transition year are the trips to Carlingford adventure centre, Mondello, the Zoo and Tayto park.
  • Students also get the opportunity to study and have a comprehensive taste of all Leaving Certificate subjects, which equips them with the knowledge to make the right informed subject choices for Senior Cycle.

TY Information Booklet

TY Coordinator: Mr. Michael Foley Email: mfoley@phcol.ie

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Feb 10
2025
3rd & 6th Year Mock Exams
Feb 10
2025
TY Work Experience Week 1
Feb 14
2025
School Closed for Students - Staff Training Day
Feb 17
2025
February Mid-Term Break
Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland
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Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board
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