St. Anne’s Community College introduced a Transition Year Programme in 1994. The programme is very broad and while it maintains vital contact with the Core Leaving Certificate subjects, it also offers an opportunity for students to develop their own individual talents, to strengthen their basic skills and experience the world of work. The programme may vary from year to year but typically will include many of the following:
- Irish
- Local History
- English
- Young Social Innovators
- Mathematics
- Health & Safety
- Modern European Language
- Religious Education
- Mini Company
- First Aid
- Physical Education
- Creative Writing
- Music
- Russian
- Art
- Poetry Appreciation
- Science
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Construction Studies
- Personal Development
- Engineering
- Speech & Drama
- Solid Works
- Scratch Programme (Creating Animation)
- Life Skills/Home Economics
- European Studies
- Green School Development
- Public Speaking
- Film Studies
- Careers
- Sign Language
- Chess
Some subjects are delivered as half year modules. Others are full year programmes.
In addition to class work the TY Programme includes a broad range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. These activities vary from year to year but typically will include many of the following:
Work Experience Horse Riding
Outdoor Pursuits Toastmasters
Sailing & Water Sports Law Programme/Legal Studies
Gaisce Awards Safe Pass Course
Young Social Innovator (YSI) Spike Ball Coaching
Speech & Drama Exam School Bank
Swimming Occupational First Aid Exam
Radio Project Visiting Speakers
Paintballing Badminton Coaching
Car/Road Safety Community Work
Students apply for Transition Year during Third Year. Every effort is made to accommodate pupils wishing to participate in Transition Year, taking into account available resources.