Transition year is a one year programme that provides an opportunity for students to develop skills that enhances the transition between Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. In Transition year students develop their skills and talents and the year allows for independent, interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. This year gives the students the time to mature with an emphasis on social awareness and increased social competence. In addition students have the opportunity to participate in work experience and a number of additional programmes which enhances their experience of adult and working life.