College ad suggests transition year is wasted, say principals

SCHOOL principals have complained about a radio ad for a grinds college that they claim suggests transition year is a waste of students’ time.

The ad for Ashfield College in Templeogue on Dublin radio stations involves a conversation between two teenage boys, one telling the other he is going into transition year.

His friend replies: “Shame. I’m going to Ashfield College. Straight into fifth year for me. Get this whole thing out of the way.”