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curriculum

Introduction

The curriculum of the school
consists of the activities and
experiences designed to promote
the personal, social and academic
development of our children.
It includes the Areas of Learning
and Skills and Capabilities as
determined in the Northern
Ireland Curriculum and the wider
curricular activities and
experiences available.
Although the Areas of Learning
are set out separately teachers
will, where appropriate, integrate
learning across the six areas to
make relevant connections for “The children are inquisitive and engage enthusiastically in all aspects
children. of their learning”.

ETI March 2015

At the heart of the curriculum lies Cross-Curricular Skills: Thinking Skills and Personal
an explicit emphasis on the • Communication Capabilities:
development of skills and • Using Mathematics • Thinking, Problem-Solving
capabilities for lifelong learning • Using Information and and Decision-Making
and for operating effectively in Communications Technology • Self Management
society. Through opportunities • Working with Others
to engage in active learning • Managing Information
contexts across all areas of the • Being Creative
curriculum, children should
progressively develop: