Midleton College Transition Year
Transition Year (TY) at Midleton College
Introduction
Transition Year (TY) at Midleton College is a significant and unique one-year program that promotes the personal, social, vocational, and educational development of students. Serving as a bridge, TY prepares students to make the leap from Junior Cycle’s more dependent type of learning to the independent, self-directed learning environment of Senior Cycle.
Aims and Objectives
TY focuses on:
- Education for Maturity: Emphasising social awareness and competence.
- Education through Experience: Experiencing adult and working life for personal growth.
- Skill Promotion: Encouraging general, technical, and academic skills, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and self-directed learning.
Additionally, it provides opportunities for students to discover their interests, passions, and aptitudes, guiding their decisions for their Leaving Certificate and nurturing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Leadership
The TY program at Midleton College is led by acting TY coordinator, Mr. Eoin Whyte, and assisted by the Assistant TY coordinator, Ms. Jennifer McGrath.
Structure
Classes and Students
TY typically consists of approximately 90 students, including international students, divided into four Form groups: 4e, 4o, 4x, and 4y. The class groups are purposefully mixed, distinct from the Junior Cycle, to broaden social interaction.
Program Components
The TY program at Midleton College comprises several facets:
Core Subjects: Yearlong subjects, including English, Irish, Maths, Modern Foreign Language, History, Geography, PE, Computers and Career Guidance.
Sample Subjects: Subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Business, Music, HE, Art, and Design & Communication Graphics.
Optional Modules: Students choose two for the year from Horticulture, Sports Coaching, Cookery, Performing Arts, Applied Art, Exercise, Applied Music, Programming, and Enterprise.
Rotating Modules: Six-week subjects like First Aid, Psychology, Chinese and Politics.
Co-Curricular Trips & Activities: Various trips and activities, such as Geography Field Trips, Mini Company Trade Fair, Ballymaloe House & Gardens, and Cork Film Festival.
Activities: These are one-off experiences like Work Experience, TY wars, Driving School, Gaisce, Charity Work, Lifesaving, TY Surf Trip, and many more.
Tours: Including an optional skiing week in Ehrwald, Austria, and the Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre.
Conclusion
Transition Year at Midleton College is more than just a passage between educational stages; it’s an exploration into diverse fields and self-discovery. With an expansive curriculum, hands-on experiences, and well-structured modules, TY fosters comprehensive development. Under the guidance of experienced educators like Mr. Eoin Whyte and Ms. Jennifer McGrath, students are encouraged to delve into different subjects, interact with a wide range of classmates, and prepare for the future with confidence and competence. This enriching year at Midleton College truly is an unmissable opportunity for growth and preparation for life beyond school.
Erasmus+ Day 3:
Today our TY Erasmus+ students and their peers from Eichendorff Gymnasium, Ettlingen enjoyed a fantastic visit to Ballymaloe Cookery School and Gardens! We began the
TY Trip to Farran Woods
TY students enjoyed a day at Farran Woods this week where they climbed obstacles and ziplined through the trees.
Eichendorff Gymnasium Returns to Midleton College for Third Erasmus+ ‘Herblore Across Borders’ Visit
We are delighted to welcome our Erasmus+ partner school, Eichendorff Gymnasium Ettlingen, back to Midleton College for their third visit as part of our ongoing