My name is Jessica Robyn McDonald. I attend St.Gerards School in Bray, County Wicklow. I'm currently in transition year (fourth year) in Secondary School. As a part of our transition year curriculum, we have to create a blog about what we've been doing all through out the year. My blog will include information about all the different activities ill be doing including; Work experience, Community Service, Gaisce, Trips and much more! :)
My Expectations for Transition year:
In Transition year I hope to complete and achieve many things. During the year i hope to learn new skills, not only just by studying certain subjects for the leaving certificate, but by learning other practical skills for life too. After i complete this year in secondary school, I hope to bring all of my new skills in to the senior cycle with me.
In 4th Year I also wish to accomplish the Transition Year programme itself, along side with my classmates. As well as, trying to push myself outside of my comfort zone and to get closer with the year. During this day and age, there is a strive to educate students on the importance of exercise, mental health and dieting. In St.Gerards, we are taught these topics during our module classes. I do wish I complete my projects to a high standard, as well as receive positive feedback from my teachers too. Over the year, I also hope to prepare myself for my adult life and future careers by creating a good CV. I wish to fill it with my completed work experience and community service from Transition year as well as any awards I achieve. I hope to develop communication, organisation, teamwork and time management skills too.
Finally, In my TY year I hope to achieve my goals and to get involved with as much as possible throughout the whole year!