he curriculum is
presented in six subject areas, some of which are further
sub-divided into subjects. These are Language (Gaeilge and
English), Mathematics, Social, Environmental and Scientific
Education (History, Geography and Science), Arts Education
(Visual Arts, Music and Drama) and Social, Personal and
Health Education.
·
English
The English curriculum is structured to offer children a total
language experience in which oral language, reading and writing
are fully integrated.
·
An Ghaeilge
Cumarsáid agus usáid na teanga mar theanga bheo an dá ghné is
suntasaí den churaclam Gaeilge.
·
Mathematics
The five strands in the mathematics curriculum are number,
algebra, shape and space, measures and data.
·
Science
The four strands of the curriculum are living things, energy
and forces, materials and environmental awareness.
·
History
Emphasis on local history and a focus on the skills of the
historian
·
Geography
The three strands are human environments, natural environments
and environmental awareness and care
·
Music
The three strands are listening / responding, performing and
composing
·
Visual Arts
The six strands are drawing, paint, print, clay, construction,
fabric and fibre
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Drama
·
Physical Education
·
Social, Personal and Health
Education (SPHE)
SPHE takes place in a number of ways in the school and the
involvement of parents at all stages of the programme is essential
for its effectiveness. Children learn through experiencing a
positive school climate and atmosphere and by exploring aspects of
the curriculum through relevant subject areas. It includes
RSE (Relationships and
Sexuality Education), Stay Safe and the Substance Abuse
Prevention Programme. The RSE programme was drawn up by a
committee comprising of representatives of parents, teachers and
the Board of Management.
