World Around Us

Ballyclare Primary School

World Around Us

In the area of the World Around Us pupils have opportunities to investigate the world in which they live through themes and topics. The World Around Us incorporates the areas of Geography, History and Science.

In Ballyclare Primary School pupils have opportunities to enhance their learning in these areas through educational visits and by inviting visitors into our classrooms to answer questions about the topic being studied.

Take a look at the photos to see what we get up to during our topic work.

Our Science Principles

In Ballyclare Primary School, great Science happens because:

Teachers use different assessment strategies during science lessons to ensure that pupils understand the scientific concepts covered.

In Ballyclare Primary School, great Science happens because:

Pupils use a variety of enquiry strategies, independently making decisions, answering their own questions.

In Ballyclare Primary School, great Science happens because:

Pupil’s curiosity is encouraged and valued; they are excited and enthusiastic when participating in their science lessons.

In Ballyclare Primary School, great Science happens because:

Lessons are practical and hands on and pupils enjoy learning through exploration and experimenting, i.e. science is fun!

In Ballyclare Primary School, great Science happens because:

Progression of science skills is evident and is taught throughout our school, right from P1 to P7.

World Around Us - What we're up to....

Stained glass art in Primary 7!

7th Dec 2020

Often a key feature of churches and wealthy Victorian homes Primary 7 set about creating...

World War Two Day

26th Nov 2020

P4 had a fun day in school to focus on their current topic, Life as a Child in World...

Black Out! STEM and Science Work in P4

20th Nov 2020

P4 have enjoyed some Science lessons all about light and materials. We are studying...

School Trips

BPS Science Skills

Foundation Stage Topic Work

KS1 Topic Work

KS2 Topic Work