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Empowering Student Growth at Newbridge College: A Year of Transition and Development

At Newbridge College, we focus on a learning experience that is led by student growth rather than exam results. Our transition year aims to foster social development, cultivate good study habits, and help students explore their talents and skills. With subjects ranging from English and Maths to Media and Careers, students engage in 34 classes, including work experience. Our programs encourage maturity, independence, and confidence while participating in exciting activities such as community service and adventure trips. Application forms are due by March 12, 2010.

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Empowering Student Growth at Newbridge College: A Year of Transition and Development

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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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