Transition Year Newbridge College

Number of Students 2002-2003 22 Students 2003/2004 34 Students

Aims Learning led not Exam led Social Development Develop New Skills Help with subject Choice Help discover your own talents & skills Increase confidence & Self esteem Maturity Independent Learning Personal Development 3

Subjects English 3 Classes Chinese Double Irish 2 Classes or Maths 3 Classes Fren/Ger 3 Classes Science 3 Classes Computers 4 Classes Religion 2 Classes Drawing Double Woodwork Art Double P/E Double Business 2 Classes Chinese Double or Home Econ Double Drama Double History 1 Class Geography 1 Class Law 1 Class Modules 1 Class Careers Restorative Practice Risk Assessment World Politics Total 34 Classes

Work Experience 1 Day a Week Either Monday or Friday 2 or 3 Jobs 10 or 15 Weeks each

Activities Hike Ice Skating Visit to Museums Adventure Weekend (Uisce) Bag Packing Science Magic Show Road Safety KAS Programme (Rape Crisis Centre) Catholic Schools Week European Youth Parliament Dominican Youth Forum Mini-Company Assist with Sports day Talks Model United Nations debating French/German Exchange Visit to Garda Open Day Drama Workshop 3rd Level Campus Visit Careers Talks Assist with Selfie Research

Gaisce / President’s Award Bronze award Agree a challenge in four activities as follows:- Skill e.g. touch-typing - Participate one hour per week for 26 weeks Community e.g. first aid - Participate one hour per week for 15 weeks Physical e.g. swimming - Participate one hour per week for 12 weeks Adventure - Organise a two day hike/cycle/canoe trip

Optional Extras Learn to Cook Life Saving Course(Irish Water Safety Council) Self Awareness Driving Course Leinster Driving Campus

Information Technology Saving work on a network Use of Internet for research ECDL Module 1 – Computer Essentials Module 2 – Image Editing Module 3 – Online Essentials Module 4 – Presentations Module 5 – Spreadsheets Module 6 – Using Databases Module 7 – Word Processing Introduction to Coding Online Courses Alison.com

Mini Company Training Days In-school Workshop Trade Fair Kildare Local Enterprise Office Competition Griffith College Competition Kildare Farm Foods

Assessment Formal Report - Christmas & End of Year Participation in Activities Ongoing Assessement by Class Teachers End of Year Interview

How do I Apply Fill out the Application form Final Decision Day - Return by Friday 10 March 2017 Final Decision Day - Thursday 6 April 2017 Depending on the level of application interview candidates (April)

Reminder for Parents 7.30pm Tonight here in the Theatre Talk on TY Option 8.30pm Tonight here in the Theatre Talk for those going straight into 5th Year