1. Transition Year
Newbridge College

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

3. 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

4. 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 Class
Careers
Restorative Practice
Risk Assessment
World Politics
Total 34 Classes

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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)

13. 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