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Altishane Primary School |
Activities |
The school provides a range of activities that enhance the learning and teaching experiences within the school. The school prides itself in providing these exciting opportunities for our pupils. |
Performances The school has annual performances with children presenting stories in music, song and dance. All children are involved in the presentations. Many of the performances are staged in the local hall. |
Crafts The handing on of skills in craft work is a major feature in the life of the school. Grandparents have provided workshops in knitting, sewing, baking, rugmaking, and glass painting. Children are proud of the attractive finished products. |
Interest in the local environment is promoted within the school grounds. Bird monitors feed the birds regularly and gardening within the school grounds is encouraged and promoted. |
Educational Visits Educational visits are arranged annually to compliment the curriculum within the school. Visits have been made to the Fire station, Gortatole, The Ulster American Folk Park, The Peatlands Park, The Roe Valley Country Park |
Environment |
Gaelic Gaelic coaching is available forP.5-P.7 children on aweekly basis. A qualified coach from Tyrone GAA provides training to develop skills in Gaelic. Boys and girls participate in competitive Gaelic games in the summer term. |
Foyle Youth Sport The school avails of expert coaching through Foyle Youth Sport. Activities vary from year to year but include basketball, gymnastics, Fit Kitz etc |
Cycling Proficiency Children in P.7 receive training in the fundamental road safety cycling skills. They undergo training and receive a certificate of competence in cycling proficiency. This takes place in the summer term. |
Music The teaching of music features prominently in the school. the children are taught recorder. Expert music tuition has been provided in singing by the W.E.L.B. Music service. The children represent the school in Liturgical Services in the school and in the local Church. |