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St. Mary's Primary School, Carland, Dungannon, County Tyrone

Curriculum and Assessment

A broad and balanced curriculum is provided for all children in St. Mary's, giving every pupil the opportunity to experience success in learning and to achieve as high a standard as possible.

Structure of the Primary Curriculum

The curriculum is set out in six Areas of Learning:

  • Language & Literacy
  • Mathematics & Numeracy
  • Personal Development & Mutual Understanding
  • The Arts
  • The World Around Us
  • Physical Education

In addition, Religious Education forms a core part of the curriculum in St. Mary's PS.

Whole Curriculum Skills and Capabilities

The development of children's skills and capabilities is at the heart of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Therefore, across all Learning Areas, children progressively develop:

Cross-curricular Skills

  • Communication
  • Using Mathematics
  • Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities

  • Managing Information
  • Thinking, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making
  • Being Creative
  • Working with Others
  • Self-Management