Comprehensive Overview of Transition Year Program at Newbridge College

Transition Year at Newbridge College offers a well-rounded educational experience focusing on learning through activities rather than exams. With a variety of subjects, work experience opportunities, activities, and optional extras, students can develop study habits, explore their talents, enhance confidence, and engage in personal development. The program includes social development, independent learning, and various activities such as hikes, museum visits, and Gaisce President's Award challenges. Additionally, students can opt for optional extras like cooking classes, life-saving courses, and driving lessons.

• Transition Year
• Newbridge College
• Learning Experience
• Personal Development
• Student Activities

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1. Transition Year NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE

2. Number of Students 2002-2003 22 Students 2003/2004 34 Students 2004/2005 43 Students 2005/2006 43 Students 2006/2007 58 Students 2007/2008 86 Students 2008/2009 101 Students 2009/2010 100 Students 2010/2011 106 Students 2011/2012 120 Students 2012/2013 118 Students 2013/2014 132 Students 2014/2015 132 Students 2015/2016 136 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

4. Subjects English Irish Maths Fren/Ger Science Computers Religion Drawing Woodwork Art P/E Business 3 Classes 2 Classes 3 Classes 3 Classes 3 Classes 4 Classes 2 Classes Double Chinese Double or Home Econ Double Drama Double Careers History Geography 1 Class Law 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class Double Double 2 Classes 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) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy European Youth Parliament Music Workshops Mini-Company Assist with Sports day Talks Model United Nations French/German Exchange Heart Saver AED Drama Workshop 3rd Level Campus Visit Video Production Drama Production

7. Gaisce / Presidents 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) Sage Accounting Software Package 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

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 - Return by Friday 11 March 2016 Final Decision Day - Friday 15 April 2016 Depending on the level of application interview candidates (April)