Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
5th Year Ar Scáth a Chéile: Communicative Irish for the Senior Primary Years
This course focuses on developing fluency and confidence through immersive communicative tasks. Students engage with the Irish language as a living tool for expression, exploring personal identity, community life, and cultural heritage through active listening and speaking.
Identity and Belonging
Students explore their personal history, physical descriptions, and the traits that make them unique within their peer group.
Describing physical appearance and personality traits using complex adjectives and the copula.
Discussing extended family relationships and the roles individuals play within a household.
Expressing feelings and mental states using the 'orm' prepositional pronoun structure.
Home and Community
An investigation of the local environment, housing types, and the services available in the community.
Using spatial vocabulary to describe rooms, furniture, and dream living spaces.
Navigating the town, identifying public buildings, and giving directions to others.
Discussing volunteer work and the importance of looking after neighbors.
School Life and Learning
Examining the school day, favorite subjects, and the social dynamics of the classroom.
Discussing the sequence of the day and expressing preferences for different academic subjects.
Exploring the necessity of school rules and using the imperative mood to give instructions.
Sharing hobbies, sports, and clubs that take place outside of the formal classroom.
Food and Health
Focusing on nutrition, dining out, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through balanced choices.
Ordering food, interacting with staff, and discussing different types of cuisine.
Categorizing food groups and discussing the importance of a balanced diet.
Following and writing procedural texts for simple meals and traditional Irish dishes.
The Natural World
Exploring weather patterns, environmental protection, and the flora and fauna of Ireland.
Describing meteorological conditions and how they affect our daily activities.
Discussing recycling, conservation, and ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Identifying native Irish wildlife and describing their natural environments.
Pastimes and Technology
A look at how we spend our free time, from traditional games to modern digital media.
Discussing social media, gaming, and the safe use of technology in Irish.
Exploring consumer habits, clothing styles, and the influence of trends.
Planning trips, discussing travel, and imagining future adventures.