PERSONAL STATEMENT:
the main reasons why I want to do ty;
1- I would not consider my self a confident person for that reason I would like the opportunity to push my self out of my comfort zone,to build upon my self confidence and mature as an individual.
2-I feel that I’m not ready for the leaving certificate and not in a position to make my subject choices and for that reason this year will give me Time ;
1-to learn something new e.g first aid
2-volunteer within the local community
3-to research college course requirements.
my overall aims for the year;
at the end of transition year I would like to have matured,become more confident, developed socially and academically,identified my strengths and weaknesses
I want to have sampled new subjects and modules,
I will have researched the various courses and colleges to make my subject choices for leaving cert.
I want to be able to look back on ty as a memorable experience and say that I got involved and made new friends.
five objects for the year:
I would like to have:
-volunteered for at least one hour per week for the duration of the ty programme,
-applied and passed my driver theory test
-secured a weekend job
-participated in a sponsoured walk
-joined a fitness class in the engine room
why am I suited to do ty:
I am a considerate, well mannered individual who is happy to listen and help where ever I can, I consider myself honest and organised with exceptional time keeping skills. With theese skills and my personality I know rhat with the help from my classmates I would be able to organise things for the ty group
i think I’m suited to doing this course for the next year because I have ambition,ideas and passion for team work., I’m hoping this will improve my personal skills and development .I believe that If i use this year properly I’ll gain so much experience that will benefit me in the future.
what am I good at academically
home economics,
history,
irish,
geography
I can listen very well and im good at learning things off, I am very hard working and also very motivated to get things done. i am also very organised
how can I improve?
I can practice my maths every evening to improve on it
, I can also concentrate in class more instead of zoning out.
i can try become more creative and imaginative.
what am I good at personally?
I am very shy friendly and sociable person ,I am very organised and motivated for the year , I am organised and great at Time keeping i also enjoy helping others
how can I improve?
I can try to improve by becoming out of my comfort zone and being more confident rather than shy.
My objectives/aims for the year:
--I would like to enter a project into the young scientist
—I wpuld like to have volunteered for an hour a week during ty
—I would like to secured a weekend job
—I would like to apply and pass my drivers theory test
—I would like to participate in a sponsored walk
—I would like to have joined a class in the engine room
— I would like to learn something new eg. first aid
— I will research college requirements and be confident with my subject choices for leaving cert
—I would also like to participate in group projects