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 good study habits
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 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

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 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

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 Pool Lifeguard (Irish Water Safety Council)
Self Awareness
Driving Course Leinster Driving Campus
Swim Coach (Swim Ireland)

9. 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

10. Mini Company Training Days In-school Workshop Trade Fair
Kildare County Enterprise Board Competition

11. 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)

12. 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