For a full copy of The Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum please visit www.nicurriculum.org.uk 

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In St Joseph's, we strive to ensure every child in our care reaches his/her full potential. We tailor our teaching styles to cater for the needs of all our learners and differentiate lesson content by both task and outcome.

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The Make up of the Primary Stages:

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The Foundation Stage: Years 1 and 2

Key Stage 1: Years 3 and 4

Key Stage 2: Years 5, 6 and 7 

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The six areas of learning:

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1. Language and Literacy (including Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing; schools are also encouraged to teach additional languages);

2. Mathematics and Numeracy (focusing on the development of mathematical concepts and numeracy across the curriculum);

3. The Arts (including Art and Design, Drama and Music);

4. The World Around Us (focusing on the development of knowledge, skills and understanding in Geography, History and Science and Technology);

5. Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (focusing on emotional development, social skills, learning to learn, health, relationships and sexuality education and mutual understanding in the local and global community);

6. Physical Education (focusing on the development of knowledge, skills and understanding through play and a range of physical activities).