Cumber Claudy Primary School

* All pupils from P1 – P7 enjoy leaning Spanish with tutor through fun games and action songs Elena Ballesteros and/or Miss Emma Funston (P4 Teacher)
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jan 2010, 12:25 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2010, 19:23 BST

* KS2 pupils look forward to French lessons both with Muriel D’Oria, the French assistant and with their class teachers.

* P2 – P4 children enjoy fundamental skills with Stefan, the IFA coach as part of DENIs initiative to increase physical literacy.

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* A lot of opportunities are created for children to engage in both indoor and outdoor play at Cumber Claudy Primary School

* Nurturing creativity at Cumber Claudy Primary School through a variety of art and craft activities

* Music-making – children from P2 – P7 enjoy practical music-making lessons

* KS1 choir were outstanding in the recent Christmas Pantomime and they thoroughly enjoy entertaining parents and friends at shows and assemblies throughout the year.

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* KS2 choir has a full schedule throughout the year with school shows, public performances and cross-community events

* WELB peripatetic teachers provide brass and strings tuition for a number of KS2 pupils

* ICT Accreditation – all pupils are encouraged to develop and enhance their ICT skills. At the end of KS1 and KS2 they are awarded with certificates detailing their level of ICT confidence. This is well supported with provision of: -

1) Interactive whiteboards in each classroom

2) ICT suite fully equipped with PCs and laptops and Interactive Whiteboard

3) Digital cameras in every classroom

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Many children enjoy a variety of fun activities provided by After School Clubs:

* Cookery

* Gardening

* ICT and digital photography

* Netball

* Maths Games

* Football

* Spanish

* Art/Craft

* Relax Kids (Yoga techniques for younger pupils)

At Cumber Claudy Primary School we have the essential ingredients for creating firm foundations for lifelong learning and personal development.

Our exciting outdoor learning environment, well-resourced and stimulating classrooms, themed play/KS1 Resource Area together with the enthusiasm and creativity of the staff and pupils opens up endless possibilities.

“Through playing, discovery and exploring children can be inventive throughout their lives”.

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The school’s success reflects the continuing commitment and enthusiasm of the teaching staff and classroom assistants in driving forward the Revised Curriculum, for creating valuable opportunities, actively engaging in the learning process and for motivating the children to learn.

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery”. Mark Van Doren

For further information or to make an appointment with the Principal, Mrs Maureen Smyth, please give us a call on 028 71337080

We look forward to seeing you!