Students also cover outdoor education which consists of rock climbing, orienteering, hill-walking, canoeing and a trip to Dublin Zoo. There is also extra time to do extra-curricular activities including sports, public speaking and drama. During the school year , events such as the Kellogg's transition year challenge , the Gaisce Awards and events organised for charity will also arise. This means there will be many different methods used of teaching students in a wider variety of learning. Attendance and punctuality will be assessed by teachers and tutors throughout the year.
Transition year is foucused on promoting maturity .
It recognises that 15-16 year olds are at a cruical stage on the pathway from childhood dependence towards adult independence . Decision-making can be more informed and ambition more foucused . 2.The emphasis is on devleoping skills rather than on simple remembering facts . Skills in maths , languages and study are especially relevent for Leaving Certificate Programme . Young people can gain realistic insights into adult and working life .