Environment and Society
Creative and Expressive Studies

Environment and Society
Throughout their time in Ballymena P. S. children study a wide span of historical periods including the Recent Past, the World War, Early Man, Vikings and Victorians. The study of Local History is also part of the pupils' experience. An increasing collection of historical artefacts is on display, for which the school has won the Museum in the Classroom award.
In Geography, children study the local area, Northern Ireland and Europe. Through a European Union sponsored programme the pupils in Ballymena Primary School have links with several schools in Germany, Greece, Poland and Finland. The school was awarded "International School" status by The British Council for the promotion of an international dimension in the curriculum. This includes the use of foreign language assistants and opportunities to learn French and German. Children also undertake field trips and educational visits to sites of historical or geographical interest. An annual Activity Holiday is organised for P6/7 pupils.

Creative and Expressive Studies
Children are provided opportunities to engage in Music, Art and Physical Education. The school has a specialist Music Room which houses a wide range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments. It is used by classes for choir, the school's recorder ensemble as well as for creative music and appreciation.Tuition by NEELB peripetatic staff in woodwind/brass and stringed instruments is also available to selected pupils, some of whom reach Grade 3 standard. Children are encouraged in the dramatic arts as part of the normal curriculum and through participation in Assembly, the annual Christmas Service and the school production.
A full programme of P.E. and Games is also offered, including swimming for P5-P7 classes.

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