Kindergarten 1 (K1)
K1 is the equivalent of Junior Infants under the Irish National School system or Pre-Kindergarten in the American system. Children must be 4 years old on or before the May of their entry of starting school in September.
Subjects that are studied are as follows:
Core Subjects
English
- Letter sounds, simple word-building and writing skills
Irish
- Basic words
- For the non-Irish students there is a course on EFL or US studies while Irish is taking place
For a detailed outline of the Irish Programme in St. Andrew's College, Preparatory Department, please see the Irish Curriculum heading on the general Prep School page.
Mathematics
The Maths curriculum provides opportunities for the child to explore the nature of mathematics and to acquire the knowledge, concepts and skills required for everyday living and for use in other subject areas.
The Mathematics curriculum comprises five strands:
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Number
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Algebra
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Shape and Space
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Measures
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Data
The childs mathematical development at this early stage calls for a lot of practical experience. The experience of manipulating and using objects is essential for developing a deep understanding of maths.
SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education)
SPHE fosters the personal development, health and well being of the child and helps to create and maintain supportive relationships and to become an active and responsible citizen in society.
The SPHE curriculum comprises three strands:
SESE (Social, Environmental and Scientific Education)
History
History gives children a knowledge of past human experiences at family, local, national and international levels.
Content in History for infant classes is confined in two strands:
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Myself and my family (through which the child will begin to explore aspects of his/her own past and that of their family)
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Story (in which the child will encounter elements from the lives of a range of people in the past)
Geography
Geography at infant level develops the childs understanding and appreciation of the world in which he/she lives.
The content of the geography curriculum is presented in three strands:
Science
Science enhances the childs knowledge and understanding of themselves and the world in which they live.
Its four strands are:
Additional Subjects
Poetry, Nature Study, Bible Study, Crafts & Painting, Computer Studies, Music
Games
There are three lessons of games per week, one takes place in the Sports Hall (indoor) and the other two are a double lesson out on the pitch.
School Day
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 08.50 - 15.00
Monday - Friday - 08.50 - 13.00
Break Times - 11.15 - 11.35
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