Transition Year

After completing the Junior Cycle, students have the choice of continuing onto Senior Cycle and the Leaving Certificate or they can choose to apply for Transition Year. (In Coláiste Treasa Transition year is optional). Transition Year affords students an opportunity to mature and develop and experience a wide range of educational activities without the pressure of a formal examination.

During the TY programme students are offered tasters of all L.C. subjects as well as modules with an emphasis on personal development, social awareness and skills for life.

Students in the TY programme go on work experience 1 day a week (Friday). Student assessment is carried out in the form of e-portfolios and class tests.