Transition Year Newbridge College
Number of Students 2002-2003 22 Students 2003/2004 34 Students
Aims Learning led not Exam led Social Development Develop good study habits 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 2 Classes Computers 4 Classes Religion 2 Classes Business 2 Classes Drawing Double Woodwork Art Double P/E Double Chinese Double or Home Econ Double Drama Double History 1 Class Geography 1 Class Law 1 Class Modules 1 Class Careers Socio Politics Risk Assessment Restorative Practice Total 33 Classes
Work Experience 1 Day a Week Either Monday or Friday 2 or 3 Jobs 10 or 15 Weeks each
Activities Hike Ice Skating Glasnevin Cemetary Adventure Weekend (Uisce) Fundraisers (Flag Days & Bag Packing) Science Magic Show Road Safety KAS Programme (Rape Crisis Centre) Zeminar European Youth Parliament Leaders at our Level (Conference) French/German Film Assist with Sports day Careers Talks Model United Nations Wake-a-thon Beat the Blues 3rd Level Campus Visit Video Production Drama Production
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 Pool Lifeguard (Irish Water Safety Council) Self Awareness Driving Course Leinster Driving Campus Swim Coach (Swim Ireland)
Information Technology Saving work on a network Use of Internet for research ECDL Module 1 – Computer Essentials Module 2 – Online Collaboration Module 3 – Online Essentials Module 4 – Presentations Module 5 – Spreadsheets Module 6 – Using Databases Module 7 – Word Processing HTML
Mini Company Training Days In-school Workshop Trade Fair Kildare County Enterprise Board Competition
How do I Apply Fill out the Application form Final Decision Day - Return by Friday 2 March 2018 Final Decision Day - Thursday 22 March 2018 Depending on the level of application interview candidates (April)
Reminder to 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