Third years who have decided to do Transition Year I think you have made a wonderful decision!
It really is a great year where you learn so much about yourself and about the world. It is a year spent getting to know about things that in a hectic school like you do not usually get to learn about, things that people decide there just isn't time for in a busy curriculum.
From the beginning of September I would definitely recommend setting some goals for yourself. If you want to improve in Irish you could try learning two new words a week or decide this year you will real a novel if you want to improve in English. You have to set these goals yourself and monitor your own work. This year nobody will chase you for work as much as in third year but if you hand nothing in you will still get in the same trouble.
I really think it is important to take part in as much as possible, all the activities in our school are free! Take up get fit for the year and you definitely notice a difference in your fitness. Focusing on extra curricular activities is so important for Transition year as you have the time to get things done.
You do have at least one project to do in every subject but if you do your work and don't leave everything till last minute you won't have a worry!
There is so much to take part in and look forward to. There is Young Scientist, SciFest, Gaisce, Carlingford, bowling trips, Thursday afternoon activities, retreats, opera, always a little bit of shopping where we can fit it in and so much more!
Every year will differ in what they do but from what I have heard Transition in St.Wolstans has only got better every year.
Other things that I would find helpful are getting your work experiences early, the girls who left it last minute often didn't get much out of the experience. Again make sure to start projects when you get them, there's nothing wrong with having things done a week or two early, you'll be proud of yourself. Try to make friends with everyone, you have more time to focus on socialising in Transition yearn so make the most of it. Try to keep calm and enjoy things like mini company and other projects, some things may get stressful but it'll be grand!
Enjoy the whole year, pack as much in as you can and have some fun!
