Language in the home

Language is a fundamental part of our everyday lives and forms a core essential element in the primary school curriculum. Language permeates all aspects of school life, from the school yard to the classroom. It is central not only in the teaching of English and Irish, but in all subjects of the curriculum. The Irish and English curricula have three strands. These are oral language, reading and writing. The foundations for language development are laid first and foremost in the home. Exposure to rich and varied language in oral form or the written word at home will have far reaching benefits to the child’s progress in school. There are many ways you can support your child’s language development at home. Communication is a core part of language and it is important that your child has opportunities to converse, participate in discussions and develop their vocabulary at home. The PLC or Primary Language Curriculum was launched in 2016 and replaced the existing curricula for Irish and English. Diverse language experiences are central in our lessons in Irish and English. See the link below which will give you some very useful tips on how to support literacy development at home.