THE NURSERY SCHOOL

In this section, the pupils are afforded every opportunity to explore their environment, relate to their environment, relate to their peers and to others. They are also guided to acquire necessary basic skills from which they will build up knowledge, all under the guidance of experienced and professional staff.

The pupils are engaged in formal and informal learning experiences.

Within the formal learning situations, the students pursue the following course of study,

• a) Language activities

• b) Number activities

• c) Social Habits

• d) Health Habits

• e) Nursery Science

• f) Nursery Rhymes and Games

• g) Stories

• h) Phonetics (Upper Nursery)

Within the informal learning situation, the pupils are encouraged to experiment and explore the possibilities of a wide range of materials such as educational toys, artistic materials that are safe for use with young children, playground equipment and several others the pupils are encouraged to explore their environment and socialize.

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Formal learning experiences are much more evident in the Primary school. At the completion of their Primary Education, the pupils are involved in such examinations as the First School Leaving Certificate Examinations.

Amongst the subjects they pursue are

• a) Primary Science

• b) Primary Mathematics

• c) Social Studies

• d) Health Education

• e) Phonetics

• f) Religious Studies

• g) English Language

• h) Moral and Civic Education

• i) Reading Skills

• j) Writing Skills

• k) Physical and health Education

• l) French

• m) Creative Activities

• n) Computer Education