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This award scheme aims to support the development of 'college-going' practices and a student-centred, innovative learning environment across schools nationwide, particularly within schools where there is a low progression rate to post-secondary education. Recipients of the Transformation awards will receive:
  • A Large Indoor/outdoor banner with the school name
  • Digital banner with school name
  • A €1300 Cash Award to support core practice development in the school
  • Campus Visit for 2nd year group in your school to TCD
  • In person TAP Ambassador Talk for 6th year students
  • 1 fully funded scholarship for PG Cert in 21st Century Teaching and Learning
  • In school CPD workshops
  • 4 Teachmeet/Conference invitations
  • Access to Trinity Access Research and Reporting Tools
  • Access to Trinity Access developed Progression Tracking Tool
  • Community Mentor Training
  • School Consultation(s) with TA team
  • Eligibility for pilot programmes and Initiatives as appropriate
Recipients of the Innovation awards will receive:
  • A Large Indoor/outdoor banner with the school name
  • Permission to use a specially developed digital logo to publicise the award
  • A €800 Cash Award to support core practice development in the school
  • Campus Visit for 2nd year group in your school to TCD
  • In person TAP Ambassador Talk for 6th year students
  • 1 fully funded scholarship for PG Cert in 21st Century Teaching and Learning
  • In school CPD workshops
  • 4 Teachmeet/Conference invitations
  • Access to Trinity Access Research and Reporting Tools
  • Access to Trinity Access developed Progression Tracking Tool
  • Community Mentor Training
  • School Consultation(s) with TA team
  • Eligibility for pilot programmes and Initiatives as appropriate
Winners of the Community award will receive:
  • A Large Indoor/outdoor banner with the school name
  • Permission to use a specially developed digital logo to publicise the award
  • A €300 Cash Award to support core practice development in the school
  • Online Campus visit for 2nd year group in your school to TCD
  • Online TAP Ambassador Talk for 6th year students
  • 1 fully funded scholarship for PG Cert in 21st Century Teaching and Learning
  • In school CPD workshops
  • 4 Teachmeet/Conference invitations
  • Access to Trinity Access Research and Reporting Tools
  • Access to Trinity Access developed Progression Tracking Tool
  • Community Mentor Training
  • School Consultation(s) with TA team
  • Eligibility for pilot programmes and Initiatives as appropriate
Terms and conditions apply, some prizes are subject to availability and may change due to circumstances beyond our control. For more information or to arrange a consultation, please contact Deirdre at Deirdre.fitzpatrick@tcd.ie

Transformation Prize Details

  • Our Transformation Award recognises schools that have embedded a vibrant college-going culture, transforming school vision, perceptions and expectations. Transformation Award winners have established the 3 core practices of Pathways to College, Mentoring and Leadership in Learning as fundamental to their whole school culture. Innovative and student-centred teaching and learning is a priority with teachers leading and supporting Community of Practice within their own school and the wider Trinity Access community. Transformation Award winners actively engage in a process of reflection, using school data and current research to inform their whole school planning and target setting.

    • Innovation Prize Details

  • Our Innovation Award recognises the creative and innovative ways that schools are embedding a college-going culture. They have active, student-centred programmes that support our 3 core practices of Pathways to College, Mentoring and Leadership in Learning in their school. Innovation Award winners support and encourage their teachers to explore innovative teaching methodologies, engage with other excellent teachers through our Community of Practice and establish Community of Practices within their own schools.

    • Community Prize Details

  • Our Community Award recognises the achievement of schools who have joined our Community of Practice and engaged in a process of evaluating and identifying the needs of their students and teachers through our School Survey. Community Award winners set relevant targets to address these needs and action student centred programmes with the aim of embedding a college-going culture in their school. Schools who win this award have begun the process of engaging in our 3 core practices of Pathways to College, Mentoring and Leadership in Learning, and have plans to expand these programmes in the future.