A warm welcome to Primary 1 from Ms McCorkell & Mrs Carey.
The Learning Environment
We provide a learning environment that is:
- Safe
- Welcoming
- Nurturing
- Stimulating
- Child-centred
Foundation Stage is led by highly skilled, enthusiastic, friendly and caring staff.
Every child is important. We will plan together to meet their unique learning styles while encouraging each child to develop intellectually, personally, physically, socially, emotionally and at their own pace.
We lay the foundations for successful Active Learning which is skills focused and age appropriate. This practical, hands-on approach enables each child to achieve their potential by encouraging them to:
- experiment
- create
- explore
- have fun
- self manage
- imagine
- ask questions
- investigate
- evaluate
- apply knowledge and skills to everyday life
Children learn best by:
- Practically ‘doing’
- Using their own curiosity
- Learning through creative & challenging play
- Reporting back
- Using a wide range of resources
- Developing relationships- children & adults
- Always ‘Have a Go!’
(Adapted from ‘Understanding the Foundation Stage’ CCEA, 2006)
Learning Through Play:
- Looking
- Listening
- Talking
- Doing
Partnerships with Parents/Carers
We value parents/carers as the child’s first educator.
We encourage open and honest communication between pupils, parents and staff.
By listening, respecting, working and learning together, we look forward to making your child’s first school days happy and successful.
Parental Partnerships
- Open Home School Links
- Learning Packs
- Learning at Home
- Talking with your child
- Communication
Timetable of Activities
June (Before P1)
- DELTA Induction Day
- Classroom Visit - 28th June 2011
September
- Getting To Know Your Child: Parent Teacher Meeting
October
- Literacy & Numeracy Information Sessions
December
February
- Integrated Education Week: Parent Focus
March
- Parent Teacher Meeting, Multicultural Night
June
- P1 Parent Assembly, School Trip
