The Primary School Curriculum
The 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.
Drama
There is one strand in the drama curriculum - drama to explore feelings, knowledge and ideas, leading to understanding.
Physical Education
The six strands are athletics, dance, gymnastics, games, outdoor and adventure activities and aquatics.
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.
Religious Education
The development and implementation of the curriculum in religious education in primary schools remains the responsibility of the relevant patron bodies.
The 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.
Drama
There is one strand in the drama curriculum - drama to explore feelings, knowledge and ideas, leading to understanding.
Physical Education
The six strands are athletics, dance, gymnastics, games, outdoor and adventure activities and aquatics.
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.
Religious Education
The development and implementation of the curriculum in religious education in primary schools remains the responsibility of the relevant patron bodies.