St Joseph’s P.S. provides a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils, giving every child 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. For more information click on the links below;

• 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 Joseph’s P.S.

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