Curriculum
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 year of entry. The academic year starts in September.
Core Curriculum:
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, please see the Irish Curriculum heading on the Co-curricular section.
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 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:
- Number
- Algebra
- Shape and Space
- Measures
- Data
The child's mathematical development at this early stage requires a large practical component. The experience of manipulating and using objects is essential for developing a deep understanding of Mathematics.
SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education)
SPHE fosters the personal development, health and well being of the child. It helps the child create and maintain supportive relationships and to become an active and responsible citizen in society.
The SPHE curriculum comprises three strands:
- Myself
- Myself and others
- Myself and the wider world
SESE (Social, Environmental and Scientific Education)
History
History gives children an insight into past human experiences at family, local, national and international levels.
History gives children an insight into past human experiences at family, local, national and international levels.
Content in History for infant classes is confined to two strands:
- Myself and my family
- Story
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:
- Human environments
- Natural environments
- Environmental awareness and care
Science
Science enhances the child's knowledge and understanding of themselves and the world in which they live.
Its four strands are:
- Living things
- Energy and forces
- Materials
- Environmental awareness and care
Additional Subjects
Religion, Crafts & Painting, Computer Studies and 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.
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.