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The Northern Ireland Curriculum

All schools in Northern Ireland follow the Northern Ireland Curriculum. The curriculum aims to empower young people and to develop their potential to make informed and responsible choices and decisions throughout their lives.

AREAS OF LEARNING
-Language & Literacy
-Mathematics & Numeracy
-The Arts (Art & Design, Drama, Music)
-The World Around Us (Geography, History & Science)
-Physical Education
-Personal Development & Mutual Understanding

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES 
At the heart of the curriculum lies an explicit emphasis on the development of skills and capabilities for lifelong learning and for operating effectively in society.  Through opportunities to engage in active learning contexts across all areas of the curriculum, children should progressively develop.

CROSS CURRICULAR SKILLS
-Communication
-Using Mathematics
-Using Information & Technology

THINKING SKILLS & PERSONAL CAPABILITIES 
-Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision Making
-Self Management
-Working With Others
-Managing Information
-Being Creative
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