{"id":20014,"date":"2026-07-13T15:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T14:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=20014"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:54:42","slug":"transition-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/learning\/transition-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Transition Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"20014\" class=\"elementor elementor-20014\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aacfc80 e-con-full full-bleed-hero e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aacfc80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f74b05 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f74b05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c401e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"87c401e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1396\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-scaled.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20020\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-2048x1117.png 2048w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-24x13.png 24w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-36x20.png 36w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ubbm39ubbm39ubbm.clean_-48x26.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"b2e6703\" class=\"e-b2e6703-1681122 e-heading-base\">Transition Year Programme<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ae9294 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ae9294\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6a1ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c6a1ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- TRANSITION YEAR PAGE: PREMIUM HERO & APPROACH SECTION (BORDER-FREE) -->\n<div class=\"ty-intro-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100vw !important; max-width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; background-color: #f8fafc !important; padding: 50px 20px !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow: hidden !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: rgba(19, 115, 51, 0.1); color: #137333; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(19, 115, 51, 0.2);\">\n        4th Year Pathway \u2022 Award-Winning Programme\n      <\/span>\n      <h1 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 16px 0; letter-spacing: -0.8px !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;\">\n        The Davitt College Approach to Transition Year\n      <\/h1>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #475569; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500;\">\n        An award-winning, dynamic bridge between Junior and Senior Cycle, designed to foster personal development, academic maturity, and real-world skills.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FEATURED STORY CARD -->\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 24px; padding: 40px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n      <p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #334155; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">\n        Transition Year is available to students who wish to take time before moving into Fifth Year to build self-confidence, gain competence in core academic subjects, and develop personal skillsets. This one-year optional programme offers the potential for the holistic development of young people as flexible learners, active citizens, and future workforce leaders.\n      <\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #334155; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n        As an interdisciplinary programme, our emphasis rests firmly on self-regulated learning, social awareness, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills \u2014 giving students the space and guidance to explore new talents before committing to Senior Cycle specifications.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- PROGRAMME COORDINATOR BADGE BAR -->\n    <div class=\"ty-coordinator-bar\">\n      <div class=\"coord-info\">\n        <div class=\"coord-icon\">\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <span class=\"coord-label\">Transition Year Programme Coordinator<\/span>\n          <span class=\"coord-name\">Mr. Dave Nevin<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"coord-tag\">\n        <span>Davitt College Leadership Team<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 4 CORE PILLARS GRID -->\n    <div class=\"ty-pillars-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n      <!-- PILLAR 1 -->\n      <div class=\"ty-pillar-card\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udf31<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"pillar-title\">Personal Development<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pillar-desc\">Building self-confidence, resilience, and independence through experiential learning.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- PILLAR 2 -->\n      <div class=\"ty-pillar-card\">\n        <div class=\"pillar-icon\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\n        <h3 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}\n    .ty-media-col { order: 2 !important; width: 100% !important; }\n    .ty-video-wrapper h2 { font-size: 30px !important; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<!-- ANNUAL SCHOOL MUSICAL & STAGECRAFT SECTION -->\n<div class=\"musical-section-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100vw !important; max-width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; background-color: #0f2015 !important; padding: 60px 20px 80px 20px !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; color: #ffffff !important; overflow: hidden !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: -40px !important; z-index: 10 !important; border: none !important;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1); color: #4ade80; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25);\">\n        Flagship Transition Year Production\n      <\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 42px !important; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 16px 0; letter-spacing: -0.8px !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;\">\n        The Annual School Musical\n      <\/h2>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 16.5px; color: #cbd5e1; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7;\">\n        Our <strong>national award-winning musical<\/strong> is a massive collaborative milestone bringing the entire Transition Year group together. Every student plays a vital role, discovering hidden talents both under the spotlights and behind the scenes. From our acclaimed production of <em>Rock of Ages<\/em> to the upcoming <em>Back to the 80s<\/em>, students take full ownership of the stage.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 3 COLUMN PRODUCTION PILLARS -->\n    <div class=\"musical-pillars-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 60px;\">\n\n      <!-- PILLAR 1 -->\n      <div class=\"production-card\">\n        <div class=\"prod-icon\">\ud83c\udfad<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"prod-title\">Performance & Cast<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"prod-desc\">\n          For those who love the spotlight. Students receive professional-level coaching in acting, vocal performance, and stage movement under our national award-winning direction team, or join the pit orchestra to drive the live soundtrack.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- PILLAR 2 -->\n      <div class=\"production-card\">\n        <div class=\"prod-icon\">\ud83c\udfa7<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"prod-title\">Stagecraft & Tech<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"prod-desc\">\n          The heartbeat of the show. Students take on massive responsibilities in stage management, dynamic lighting design, live sound engineering, and complex prop management.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- PILLAR 3 -->\n      <div class=\"production-card\">\n        <div class=\"prod-icon\">\ud83d\udd8c\ufe0f<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"prod-title\">Creative & Production<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"prod-desc\">\n          Guided by our national award-winning creative and production team, students work behind the curtain to design and construct elaborate sets, manage costume curation, drive digital marketing campaigns, and handle front-of-house operations.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- GALLERY SUB-HEADER WITH DIVIDER DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH -->\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n      <span style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #4ade80; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Production Spotlight<\/span>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Rock of Ages 2025 Highlights<\/h3>\n      <div style=\"width: 80px; height: 3.5px; background: #4ade80; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- INTERACTIVE ACCORDION GALLERY -->\n    <div class=\"musical-accordion-container\" style=\"display: flex; width: 100%; height: 480px; gap: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n      \n      <!-- Panel 1: Stacee Jaxx -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_39a-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"musical-accordion-panel active-panel\" style=\"position: relative; flex: 2; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: block;\">\n        <div class=\"panel-bg\" style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 0.5s ease; z-index: 1; background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.2) 60%), url('https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_39a-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-collapsed-title\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); white-space: nowrap; writing-mode: vertical-rl; z-index: 3; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\n          <span>\u2b50 Stacee Jaxx<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-content\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; padding: 32px; box-sizing: border-box; z-index: 4;\">\n          <span style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2); color: #4ade80; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">TY Best Performance Winner<\/span>\n          <h4 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Stacee Jaxx<\/h4>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #cbd5e1; margin: 0 0 12px 0; max-width: 90%;\">Played by Ois\u00edn Toland \u2014 Winner of the Davitt College Transition Year Best Performance Award.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"view-link-btn\" style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #4ade80; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">View Photo \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <!-- Panel 2: Drew Boley -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_159-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"musical-accordion-panel\" style=\"position: relative; flex: 1; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: block;\">\n        <div class=\"panel-bg\" style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 0.5s ease; z-index: 1; background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.2) 60%), url('https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_159-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-collapsed-title\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); white-space: nowrap; writing-mode: vertical-rl; z-index: 3; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\n          <span>\ud83c\udfa4 Drew Boley<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-content\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; padding: 32px; box-sizing: border-box; z-index: 4;\">\n          <span style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2); color: #4ade80; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">BOIA National Winner<\/span>\n          <h4 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Drew Boley<\/h4>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #cbd5e1; margin: 0 0 12px 0; max-width: 90%;\">Played by Ben O'Brien \u2014 BOIA National Best Vocal Co-Star Winner.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"view-link-btn\" style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #4ade80; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">View Photo \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <!-- Panel 3: Ensemble -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_78-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"musical-accordion-panel\" style=\"position: relative; flex: 1; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: block;\">\n        <div class=\"panel-bg\" style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 0.5s ease; z-index: 1; background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.2) 60%), url('https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_78-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-collapsed-title\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); white-space: nowrap; writing-mode: vertical-rl; z-index: 3; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\n          <span>\ud83c\udfb8 Rock of Ages Ensemble<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-content\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; padding: 32px; box-sizing: border-box; z-index: 4;\">\n          <span style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: rgba(254, 224, 71, 0.15); color: #fde047; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">BOIA Best Ensemble<\/span>\n          <h4 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #fde047; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Rock of Ages Ensemble<\/h4>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #cbd5e1; margin: 0 0 12px 0; max-width: 90%;\">BOIA National Best Ensemble Award Winners featuring over 160 students.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"view-link-btn\" style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #fde047; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">View Photo \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <!-- Panel 4: Franz Klinemann -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_880-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"musical-accordion-panel\" style=\"position: relative; flex: 1; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: block;\">\n        <div class=\"panel-bg\" style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform 0.5s ease; z-index: 1; background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.2) 60%), url('https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RockofAges_880-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-collapsed-title\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); white-space: nowrap; writing-mode: vertical-rl; z-index: 3; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\n          <span>\ud83c\udfad Franz Klinemann<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel-content\" style=\"position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; padding: 32px; box-sizing: border-box; z-index: 4;\">\n          <span style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; background-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2); color: #4ade80; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">BOIA Nominated Comedy<\/span>\n          <h4 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Franz Klinemann<\/h4>\n          <p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #cbd5e1; margin: 0 0 12px 0; max-width: 90%;\">Played by Conor McDonagh \u2014 BOIA Nominated for Best Comedy.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"view-link-btn\" style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #4ade80; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">View Photo \u2192<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CTA ACTION BUTTON -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/musicals\/\" class=\"musical-archive-btn\">\n        <span>Explore the Musicals & Stagecraft Archive<\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: INNOVATION & ACTIVITY -->\n<div class=\"btc-section-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100vw !important; max-width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; background-color: #f8fafc !important; padding: 80px 20px !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow: hidden !important; margin-top: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important; border: none !important; z-index: 5 !important;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n      <span style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: rgba(19, 115, 51, 0.1); color: #137333; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(19, 115, 51, 0.2);\">Extracurricular & Experiential Learning<\/span>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 38px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 12px 0; letter-spacing: -0.8px !important; line-height: 1.2 !important;\">Beyond the Classroom: Innovation & Activity<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 70px; height: 3.5px; background-color: #137333; border-radius: 2px; margin: 0 auto 16px auto;\"><\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #475569; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6;\">\n        Transition Year extends far beyond traditional academics, encouraging students to build leadership, explore creative talents, and earn lifelong credentials.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 6 CARD GRID (3x2) -->\n    <div class=\"btc-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px;\">\n\n      <!-- CARD 1: ACADEMIC INNOVATION -->\n      <div class=\"btc-card border-green\">\n        <div class=\"btc-icon-bg green-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"btc-card-title\">Academic Innovation<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"btc-card-desc\">\n          Compete at the highest level in the BT Young Scientist Competition, develop critical thinking through formal Debating & Public Speaking, and showcase creative writing in national Literary and Poetry competitions.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- CARD 2: ENTERPRISE & FINANCE -->\n      <div class=\"btc-card border-amber\">\n        <div class=\"btc-icon-bg amber-icon\">\ud83d\udcbc<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"btc-card-title\">Enterprise & Finance<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"btc-card-desc\">\n          Build real-world commercial skills through the Student Enterprise Programme, coordinate logistics for national banking initiatives, and master market fundamentals via the T.I.C.N. 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   <p class=\"content-paragraph\">\n        Introduced at Davitt College in 2004, the <strong>Big Brother \/ Big Sister Mentoring Programme<\/strong> is an integral part of our school's pastoral care structure and Transition Year curriculum. 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margin: 60px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"schedule-section-header\">\n    <span class=\"assessment-section-badge\">Student Reflection &amp; Certification<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"schedule-section-title\">Assessment &amp; Graduation Portfolio<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"schedule-section-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"assessment-grid\">\n    \n    <!-- CARD 1: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT -->\n    <div class=\"assessment-card\">\n      <div class=\"assessment-icon-box\" style=\"background-color: rgba(28, 160, 242, 0.1); color: #1ca0f2;\">\n        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"><\/path><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"><\/polyline><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"><\/line><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><polyline points=\"10 9 9 9 8 9\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"assessment-card-title\">Continuous Module Credits<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"assessment-card-text\">\n        Students earn credits across all academic sampling subjects, practical workshops, and module assignments throughout the year. 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margin: 60px auto; padding: 0 15px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div class=\"schedule-section-header\">\n    <span class=\"gaisce-section-badge\">National Awards &amp; Qualifications<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"schedule-section-title\">Gaisce &amp; Certified Life Skills<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"schedule-section-divider\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gaisce-grid\">\n    \n    <!-- LEFT CARD: GAISCE BRONZE AWARD FEATURE -->\n    <div class=\"gaisce-card gaisce-feature\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"gaisce-header-flex\">\n          <div class=\"gaisce-badge-wrapper\">\n            <span class=\"gaisce-pill\">The President's Award<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"gaisce-icon\">\n            <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"8.21 13.89 7 23 12 20 17 23 15.79 13.88\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3 class=\"gaisce-title\">Gaisce Bronze Award Journey<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"gaisce-desc\">\n          Davitt College TY students are encouraged to undertake the Bronze Gaisce Award\u2014Ireland's highest national youth award. Students set personal goals across four core areas, developing self-reliance and community spirit.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"gaisce-pillars-list\">\n          <div class=\"gaisce-pillar-item\">\n            <span class=\"pillar-bullet\" style=\"background-color: #1ca0f2;\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"pillar-name\">Community Involvement<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"gaisce-pillar-item\">\n            <span class=\"pillar-bullet\" style=\"background-color: #e02868;\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"pillar-name\">Personal Skill Development<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"gaisce-pillar-item\">\n            <span class=\"pillar-bullet\" style=\"background-color: #44b75a;\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"pillar-name\">Physical Recreation<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"gaisce-pillar-item\">\n            <span class=\"pillar-bullet\" style=\"background-color: #ffe600;\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"pillar-name\">Adventure Journey \/ Hike<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- LINK TO GAISCE PAGE -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davittcollege.ie\/an-gaisce\" class=\"gaisce-page-btn\" target=\"_blank\">\n        Learn More About An Gaisce at Davitt\n        <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- RIGHT CARD: CERTIFIED SHORT COURSES -->\n    <div class=\"gaisce-card certs-feature\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"certs-title\">Certified External Workshops<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"certs-intro\">\n          Throughout the year, students complete a series of accredited short courses that provide practical, real-world qualifications for future employment and daily life.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"cert-grid\">\n        \n        <div class=\"cert-item\">\n          <div class=\"cert-icon-box\">\n            <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 12h-4l-3 9L9 3l-3 9H2\"><\/path><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <h4 class=\"cert-name\">Occupational First Aid<\/h4>\n            <span class=\"cert-tag\">Certified CPR &amp; 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Far from just a traditional essay-writing module, this student-run publication challenges individuals to step into the shoes of investigative journalists, editors, photojournalists, and layout designers. 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Transition Year is available to students who wish to take time before moving into Fifth Year to build self-confidence, gain competence in core academic subjects, and develop personal skillsets. This one-year optional programme offers the potential for the holistic development of young people as flexible learners, active citizens, and future workforce leaders. As an interdisciplinary programme, our emphasis rests firmly on self-regulated learning, social awareness, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills \u2014 giving students the space and guidance to explore new talents before committing to Senior Cycle specifications. Transition Year Programme Coordinator Mr. Dave Nevin Davitt College Leadership Team &#x1f331; Personal Development Building self-confidence, resilience, and independence through experiential learning. &#x1f9e0; Academic Maturity Sampling Senior Cycle subjects without exam pressure to make informed future choices. &#x1f91d; Social Awareness Active participation in community action, fundraising, and civic leadership projects. &#x1f4bc; Real-World Skills Timetabled work experience, enterprise challenges, and digital portfolio building. Curriculum Sampling Transition Year Subject Guide Explore the wide sampling of core subjects, modular taster courses, and specialised life-skills programmes offered throughout 4th Year. &#x1f5e3;&#xfe0f; Languages &#038; Humanities English Irish French German History Geography European Studies &#x1f52c; STEM &#038; Practical Tech Maths World of Science Engineering Construction Graphics ICT &#x1f3a8; Business &#038; Creative Arts Business Media Studies Art Music Home Economics Social Studies &#x1f6e1;&#xfe0f; Wellbeing &#038; Pathways Career Guidance Work Experience Placements SPHE P.E. \/ Coaching Course Driver Education &#038; Road Safety Personal Development Video Presentation Discover our TY Programme Transition Year at Davitt College offers a rich, balanced mix of academic sampling, personal development, and real-world practical skills. Watch our dedicated 20-minute information presentation for a comprehensive breakdown of the curriculum structure, modular options, work experience guidelines, and upcoming student trips. &#x25b6; \u2715 Flagship Transition Year Production The Annual School Musical Our national award-winning musical is a massive collaborative milestone bringing the entire Transition Year group together. Every student plays a vital role, discovering hidden talents both under the spotlights and behind the scenes. From our acclaimed production of Rock of Ages to the upcoming Back to the 80s, students take full ownership of the stage. &#x1f3ad; Performance &#038; Cast For those who love the spotlight. Students receive professional-level coaching in acting, vocal performance, and stage movement under our national award-winning direction team, or join the pit orchestra to drive the live soundtrack. &#x1f3a7; Stagecraft &#038; Tech The heartbeat of the show. Students take on massive responsibilities in stage management, dynamic lighting design, live sound engineering, and complex prop management. &#x1f58c;&#xfe0f; Creative &#038; Production Guided by our national award-winning creative and production team, students work behind the curtain to design and construct elaborate sets, manage costume curation, drive digital marketing campaigns, and handle front-of-house operations. Production Spotlight Rock of Ages 2025 Highlights &#x2b50; Stacee Jaxx TY Best Performance Winner Stacee Jaxx Played by Ois\u00edn Toland \u2014 Winner of the Davitt College Transition Year Best Performance Award. View Photo \u2192 &#x1f3a4; Drew Boley BOIA National Winner Drew Boley Played by Ben O&#8217;Brien \u2014 BOIA National Best Vocal Co-Star Winner. View Photo \u2192 &#x1f3b8; Rock of Ages Ensemble BOIA Best Ensemble Rock of Ages Ensemble BOIA National Best Ensemble Award Winners featuring over 160 students. View Photo \u2192 &#x1f3ad; Franz Klinemann BOIA Nominated Comedy Franz Klinemann Played by Conor McDonagh \u2014 BOIA Nominated for Best Comedy. View Photo \u2192 Explore the Musicals &#038; Stagecraft Archive \u2192 Extracurricular &#038; Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom: Innovation &#038; Activity Transition Year extends far beyond traditional academics, encouraging students to build leadership, explore creative talents, and earn lifelong credentials. &#x1f4a1; Academic Innovation Compete at the highest level in the BT Young Scientist Competition, develop critical thinking through formal Debating &#038; Public Speaking, and showcase creative writing in national Literary and Poetry competitions. &#x1f4bc; Enterprise &#038; Finance Build real-world commercial skills through the Student Enterprise Programme, coordinate logistics for national banking initiatives, and master market fundamentals via the T.I.C.N. Investment Programme. &#x1f3ad; Creative &#038; Performing Arts Take centre stage in our national award-winning School Musical programme, join our collaborative Choir for festive recitals, or drive meaningful awareness through targeted Young Social Innovators (YSI) showcase initiatives. &#x1f3d4;&#xfe0f; Adventure &#038; Sport Challenge yourself with the President\u2019s National Gaisce Award framework, test your limits with outdoor pursuits and European school tours, or participate in campus golf, swimming, chess, and equestrian events. &#x1f91d; Community Connection Foster civic responsibility, drive localized charity fundraising campaigns, and develop lifelong project coordination skills through dedicated local volunteerism modules. &#x1faaa; Essential Life Skills Earn practical, certified credentials to take with you beyond secondary school, including Peer 4 Peer Training, emergency Defibrillator Training, and essential Driver Education modules. 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