Scoil Mhuire Kilvemnon

English in the primary curriculum
The centrality of language
English has a unique position and function in the curriculum because it is the first language of the majority of children in Ireland. The child meets ideas and concepts through listening and reading and he/she expresses understanding and recounts experience through speaking and writing. The better the child's ability with language, the more effectively he/she will learn.
Principles of language learning
The structure of the English curriculum and the style of language learning it advocates have been informed by five principles:

Principles of the English language curriculum:

• the integration of oral language, reading and writing in a coherent language learning process

• the dual function of language learning and learning through language

• the central place of oral language throughout the curriculum

• the development of reading skills through a range of approaches
• the process of writing is as important as the product.

In Kilvemnon we explore English in many ways. Take a look at our approach to creating our own stories. Click here for more information.