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

20th May 2026
Primary 7 pupils enjoyed an engaging World Around Us topic as they designed, built and tested their own Anderson shelters....
 
 
 
 
19th May 2026
Primary 6, who are studying the Titanic,  pupils enjoyed an exciting STEM investigation as they explored sinking and...
 
 
 
 
14th May 2026
As part of the ‘Our Place, Our Planet’ project, both P3 classes took part in a 12­ week journey of outdoor...
 
 
 
 
22nd Apr 2026
On 22nd April, our primary school proudly celebrated Earth Day with a range of fun and meaningful activities that helped...
 
 
 
 
20th Apr 2026
Primary 6 pupils enjoyed a wonderful outdoor learning experience in our Science Garden, where they explored the natural...
 
 
 
 
 

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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.