The Transition Year Programme

This is a unique one year programme for students who have completed the Junior Certificate. It provides a bridge to enable them to make the transition from the dependent type of learning associated with the Junior Certificate to the more independent learning environment of Senior Cycle.

TY encourages personal and social development and recognises the need for students to grow in independence. TY fosters academic achievement as students prepare to enter the Leaving Certtificate programme, further study, adult and working life.

This course encourages the development of a wide range of transferable critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. There are currently 28,000 students in approximately 600 schools countrywide doing Transition Year.

TY in Waterpark College is co-ordinated by Mr. Paul Wheatley. There are cuurently 24 students participating in our TY programme.

Students Receiving Awards in TY

A TY Group on one of their regular outings throughout the year

Subjects Offered in TY

All students will participate in the following modules in TY:

Maths

English

Irish

Geography

History

French

German

Spanish

Economics

Enterprise

Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Art, Craft and Design

Information Technology

Health & Exercise Studies

Performing Arts

Community Care

Work Experience

Further Information?

If you have any further queries regarding TY at Waterpark College, please feel free to contact our dedicated TY Co-ordinator Mr. Paul Wheatley, who will be happy to assit you.

T: (+353) 51 874445      

E: p.wheatley@waterparkcollege.com