Oakgrove Integrated Primary & Nursery School, Limavady

The World Around Us

THE WORLD AROUND US AT FOUNDATION STAGE

Children are interested and curious about what is happening in the world around them. Before starting school, they will have had opportunities to explore their world in the home, the pre-school setting and the local area. These pre-school experiences should be built on, with the children’s natural curiosity being fostered.

Children should have opportunities to use their senses in order to develop their powers of observation, to be able to sort and classify, explore, predict, experiment, compare, plan, carry out and review their work.

For further information about The World Around Us at Foundation Stage from The Northern Ireland Curriculum click here.

THE WORLD AROUND US AT KEY STAGE 1 & KEY STAGE 2

This Area of Learning comprises the subjects of Geography, History and Science and Technology.

For further information about The World Around Us at Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 from The Northern Ireland Curriculum click here.

 

The World Around Us News

14th May 2026
As part of the ‘Our Place, Our Planet’ project, both P3 classes took part in a 12­ week journey of outdoor...
 
 
 
 
20th Apr 2026
Primary 6 pupils enjoyed a wonderful outdoor learning experience in our Science Garden, where they explored the natural...
 
 
 
 
18th Mar 2026
Both Primary 6 classes took part in an exciting Raise Tower Bridge workshop, where they interacted with Isobel from the...
 
 
 
 
27th Feb 2026
STEAM FEST 2026 was a fantastic celebration of learning and creativity at Oakgrove Integrated Primary School. Today, our...
 
 
 
 
20th Feb 2026
The Foyle Science Showcase proved to be an unforgettable day of learning, exploration, and fun as our children immersed...
 
 
 
 
 

Eco-Schools Photographs

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Eco-Schools

Eco-schools is an international programme for environmental education and management, which aims to raise students' awareness of sustainable development issues through classroom study as well as school and community action.  With the emphasis placed on a democratic and participatory approach, the programme encourages children and youth to take an active role in how their school can be run for the benefit of the environment.