The Transition Year Programme
The Transition Year programme (T.Y.P.) contributes extensively to the personal, social, academic and Christian development of our students. The strength of the programme is in the variety of opportunity provided and the challenge it presents for the boys. There is also a challenge for the parents who play a pivotal role. The success of the T.Y.P. for each individual student is dependent, to a large extent, upon encouragement, enthusiasm, interest and innovation emanating from home.
Aidlink, Amnesty International, Blackrock College Radio (BCR), Green Watch, and the Pastoral Programme all continue to thrive and indeed seem to be better then ever. The St. Vincent de Paul conference continues to develop an already extensive programme of visitation and fund-raising. The past-pupil involvement in the conference provides a unique opportunity for past and present to work together for the benefit of those in need.
Co-Operation and communication between school, management, teaching and administrative staff, parents and students is the key to the success of the T.Y.P.. We are very fortunate in Blackrock to have staff with the requisite commitment, dedication and resourcefulness to ensure the implementation of the T.Y.P..
Modules:
Social and Scientific
Art Appreciation
Environmental Studies
Drama Workshop
Public Speaking
Musical Appreciation
Arts and Crafts
Computer Studies
Public Administration
Optional Modules
Computer Studies - for examination
First Aid
Self Defence
Public Speaking - for examination
Lectures 1996
1. Overcoming Adversity; Mr. Brian Crowley M.E.P.
2. Drug abuse in society; Bro. J. Sullivan.
3. AIDS:A personal experience; Linda
4. The challenge of an inner city parish; Fr. Jack Wall P.P.
5. The Bosnian experience; Valene-Seagrave-Daly.
6. Motivation and achievement; Colm O'Rourke.
7. Life in Mountjoy jail; Catherine Comerford.
8. Law and order in Ireland; Assit. Comm. Barney Curran.
9. Dealing with bereavements; Fr. Weakliam.
10. What it takes to succeed in business; Mr. Denis O'Brien.
Field Trips 1996/'97
Dublin Castle;
Kilmainham;
Ashtown Castle;
Turlough Hill;
Baldonnel Aerodrome;
McKee's Baracks;
Coca-Cola;
Guinness Hop Store;
Dublin Port;
St. Enda's;
Patrick Kavanagh Resource Centre;
Knocksink Wood;
National Stud and Japanese Gardens;
Dublinia;
Poolbeg Power Station;
Abbey Theatre;
Maynooth;
The Waterways;
3 Com
Pastoral Programme:
The Pastoral Programme is outlined on our Pastoral Programme Page.
