Presentation De La Salle College Bagenalstown

Transition Year

TRANSITION YEAR

In Presentation De La Salle, Transition Year is an optional one year programme taken between Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate. .
While the primary aim of the programme is the social and personal development of the students, a great emphasis is also placed on the development of independent learning and study skills.
All students currently take each of the following subjects which gives them a helping hand to decide on their future Leaving Certificate subjects.
Irish • English • Maths • Biology • Physics .Chemistry • Computers • Home Economics • Religion • Art • PE • Business • History • Construction • Technical Graphics • Agricultural Science • Speech • French/German
Students also undertake work experience one day each week, this happens on Thursdays. It is important that students choose work experience that is of interest to them. They also take part in a Mini-Company, Junk Kouture, GAA Future Leaders, John Paul II, YSI, Cycle Against Suicide, SVP and in community work.
Throughout the year students also take part in many activities, including:
Hiking - Film making - Adventure sports - Music workshops - First Aid - Attending Conferences - Visit to 3rd level campus - Workshop in Dublin Zoo- Talks from outside agencies-Farm Visit-Comedy Show-Sign Language-DIY skills and much more.
Students are assessed over the year and awarded merits based on project work, attendance, examinations and engagement. They must also complete a portfolio which will be assessed at the end of the year.

Feb 14
2025
Mid Term Break
Feb 25
2025
School as normal(training day cancelled)
Feb 28
2025
CAT 4 Testing – Incoming First Years(Subject to change)
Mar 06
2025
Primary School Quiz Night
18-Oct-2024
Important information regarding registration for the Leaving Cert and Applied Leaving Cert 2025
07-Oct-2024
As we get closer to our upcoming musical at PDLSB, the excitement is building!
23-Feb-2024
Safer internet Day in PDLSB
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