Second-Level Schools
What we do
| Activity / programme | Who is it for? | What’s involved? |
|---|---|---|
| School visits | 1st, 5th & 6th years | TAP staff visit each school to share information about TAP activities and alternative entry routes to college |
| Med day | 1st and 2nd years | Pupils come to Trinity to take part in interactive workshops run by Trinity Medical students |
| Student shadowing day | 5th years | Pupils ‘shadow’ a Trinity student for a day – going to lectures, seminars, labs and lunch in the Dining Hall to find out what it’s like to be a Trinity student |
| Exploring options day | 6th years | Pupils are invited to a TAP information session about alternative entry routes during Trinity Open Day |
| Honours maths revision programme | 3rd and 6th years | A 14 week revision programme held in Trinity for pupils studying Junior or Leaving Certificate higher-level maths |
| Weekend maths revision | 6th years | 2 day intensive revision programme run by Cillian Fahy for leaving cert students studying higher-level maths |
| Educational achievement awards | 1st, 2nd and 3rd years | A project-based competition with an award ceremony in Trinity |
| Summer school | 5th years | A week in Trinity in June to get a taste of college life |
| Parents' information evening | Parents of 1st, 2nd and 3rd years | Information session for parents to help them support their children in education |
| Take 5 summer programme | Transition year pupils and 5th years | A 5-day summer camp. Pupils spend one day each in TCD, UCD, NUI Maynooth, DIT and DCU |
| Bridge2College computer clubhouse | 6th class, transition year and 5th years | Pupils take part in group-based projects mentored by volunteer college students |
Need more information?
Download: Second-Level Schools Brochure
Phone: Grace Edge - 01 896 3223
Email: grace.edge@tcd.ie