Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
6th Class Ar Scáth a Chéile: Communicative Irish for 6th Class
This course focuses on developing fluency and confidence in Gaeilge through immersive communicative activities. Students engage with authentic texts and real world scenarios to master complex sentence structures and expressive vocabulary before transitioning to post primary education.
Myself and My Connections
Students explore personal identity, family dynamics, and physical descriptions while mastering the past and present tenses.
Describing physical appearance and personality traits using rich adjectives and the copula 'is'.
Discussing family structures, occupations, and daily routines within the home environment.
Expressing complex feelings and discussing mental health and physical well-being in the target language.
School Life and Future Aspirations
A look at the school environment, favorite subjects, and the transition to secondary school.
Navigating school rules, subjects, and extracurricular activities using the conditional mood.
Expressing hopes, fears, and expectations regarding the move to a new educational setting.
Exploring different professions and the skills required for various jobs.
Leisure, Sport, and Technology
Engaging with modern hobbies, digital citizenship, and the role of sport in Irish society.
Discussing GAA, soccer, and individual hobbies while using prepositions and numbers.
Using Irish to discuss social media, gaming, and online safety.
Exploring traditional and contemporary music, film, and television through Irish.
Shopping, Food, and the Environment
Practical language skills for consumerism, healthy eating, and environmental stewardship.
Role playing shopping scenarios, handling money, and discussing consumer choices.
Discussing recipes, healthy lifestyles, and the importance of a balanced diet.
Addressing climate change, recycling, and local environmental issues in Irish.
Travel, Holidays, and the Gaeltacht
Exploring geography, travel experiences, and the unique culture of Irish speaking regions.
Recounting past trips and planning future holidays using various tenses.
Investigating the importance of Gaeltacht regions and the daily life of native speakers.
Navigating maps, giving directions, and describing the physical landscape of Ireland.