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Newbridge College

Transition Year. Newbridge College. Aims. Learning led not Exam led Social Development Develop good study habits Help with subject Choice Help discover your own talents & skills Maturity Increase confidence & Self esteem Independent Learning Personal Development. Subjects.

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Newbridge College

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  1. Transition Year Newbridge College

  2. Aims • Learning led not Exam led • Social Development • Develop good study habits • Help with subject Choice • Help discover your own talents & skills • Maturity • Increase confidence & Self esteem • Independent Learning • Personal Development

  3. Subjects English 2 Classes Irish 2 Classes Maths 2 Classes Computers 4 Classes Fren/Ger 3 Classes Science 3 Classes Home Econ Double Drawing Double Art Double P/E Double Business 2 Classes Religion 2 Classes Work Exp. 1 Class Media 1 Class History 1 Class Geography 1 Class Law 1 Class Music & Careers 1 Class Total 34 Classes

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

  5. Gaisce / President’s Award Bronze awardAgree a challenge in four activities as follows:- Skill e.g. touch-typing - Participate one hour per week for 13 weeks Community e.g. first aid - Participate one hour per week for 13 weeks Physical e.g. swimming - Participate one hour per week for 13 weeks Additional activity of 13 weeks in any section of your choice Adventure - Organise a two day hike/cycle/canoe trip

  6. Information Technology Keyboarding Saving work on a network Use of Internet for research ECDL Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing files Module 3 - Word Processing Module 4 - Spreadsheets Module 5 - Database Module 6 - Presentation Module 7 - Information and Communication

  7. Activities Hike Ice Skating Make a film Visit to Museums Adventure Weekend (Uisce) Bag Packing(Calcutta) Quiz-a-thon Road Safety Public Access to Law KAS Programme (Rape Crisis Centre) Music Workshops Mini-Company Assist with Sports day Talks Model United Nations French/German Exchange Personal Development Day Drama Workshop Paintballing Samba Band Golf for Girls

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

  9. 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

  10. How do I Apply Fill out the Application form - Return by Friday 12 March 2010 Depending on the level of application interview candidates (March or April) Contract of Learning

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