Transition Year Program at Newbridge College: Empowering Student Growth and Exploration
Explore the enriching Transition Year program at Newbridge College, featuring a dedicated TY team, a strong ethos, diverse curriculum offerings, engaging activities, work experience opportunities, and participation in various events and programs like Gaisce and Model UN. Students benefit from hands-on experiences in sectors like defense forces, law, and more, fostering personal development and career readiness.
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TRANSITION YEAR TRANSITION YEAR NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE
THE TY TEAM THE TY TEAM Declan Corbett Coordinator Julie O Keeffe Assistant Coordinator Dave Brew Dean
OUR OUR ETHOS ETHOS
NUMBERS NUMBERS Number of Students 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
CORE CURRICULUM CURRICULUM English Irish Maths Fren/Ger Science Computers Religion Business Drawing Woodwork Art P/E History Geography Law 3 Classes 2 Classes 3 Classes 3 Classes 2 Classes 4 Classes 2 Classes 2 Classes Double Chinese Double or Cooking Pol Soc Double Double TOTAL 33 classes Modules 1 Class Careers: Mr. Howard Double Double 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class Meaning of Life: Mr. Newsome Music: Ms. O Brien Restorative Practice: Ms. Carey
Defence Forces Law Library - Bar Council Solicitors of the Future Garda Open Day National Gallery of Ireland Trinity College Dublin - Science Trinity Physics Course Tallaght Hospital talks St. James Hospital/Tallaght Hospital RCSI RTE Dietetics TUD Centre for Talented Youth Courses WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE Every Friday. Documentation Information Form Evaluation Form Insurance Certificate Block weeks Advance notice Information Form APPLICATIONS THROUGH TY COORDINATOR {one nomination from the school} DIRECT APPLICATION FROM STUDENTS {supporting documents required from school}
Gaisce Programme Mini-Company Computers (ICDL) Law Chinese Home Economics Politics & Society Restorative Practice Cultural Studies Careers Criminal Investigation KAS Programme Gaisce Hike Uisce Trip Interview Preparation Workshop EYP Generation Euro Iveagh Scholars Glasnevin Cemetery IFI visit Road Safety Trinity Physics Course iWish Catholic Schools Week EVENTS EVENTS Model UN Debating Zeminar Work experience programmes (block weeks) Criminal Courts of Justice Young Scientist Garda Open Day Fundraising {Autism Ireland-Rose Week, Lollipop Day}
GAISCE GAISCE Parental support and encouragement is vital. 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
ICDL ICT ICT 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 Module 8 Digital Marketing Module 9 Internet of Things Module 10 Web Design Saving work on a network OneDrive Use of Internet for research Newbridge College Responsible Internet/Computer Use Policy
Optional Extras Optional Extras There will be extra costs associated with each of these courses. Details and application forms will be posted to all TY parents after the Junior Certificate exams. Pool Lifeguard Course Swim Teaching Course Self-Awareness Learn to Drive
CALENDAR CALENDAR
KEY DATES FOR 2022 KEY DATES FOR 2022- -2023 2023 Compulsory Weeks/Days December 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th & 13th Mini Company Week 2 Days - December 15th & 16th Aptitude Tests January 30th February 2nd Subject Choice All weeks are provisional and will be confirmed on publication of school calendar dates from DES
COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION E-diary /Eportal is our primary means of communication with parents. Transition Year Calendar regularly updated Teams/You will need to look at Teams on a daily basis. Email/Text Communication with students Daily Notices Email TY Noticeboard
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT Reports Christmas and summer Descriptor along with progress, effort, behaviour and comment. End of year interview Students required to prepare and present a portfolio of work. Ediary/Eportal Ongoing assessment by class teachers Participation in class work and activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS Completed application form and return by Friday 11thMarch 2022
