Specialist Teaching

At Downey House and Fullerton House children are taught by specialist teachers who help them to flourish, develop life experiences and provide opportunities to succeed in whatever they do. Children have access to specialist teachers in Performing Arts, Modern Languages, Music, PE & Games, Swimming and Learning Support.

Performing Arts and Music

From Preschool to P7 all children participate in music and drama lessons twice a week with our specialist teacher. They regularly take part in school performances developing their selfconfidence and skill in these areas. The Senior Play at the end of each year is a highlight of the school calendar!

Individual music tuition

Tuition in string, piano, brass and other wind instruments is available. The school has its own choir (P5 - P7), recorder group (P6 - P7) and orchestra (P4 - P7).

Learning support provision

We recognise that every child is an individual, from time to time they may require and benefit from additional curriculum support to help them overcome specific learning difficulties. We assist children using a range of strategies and resources to encourage them to develop self-confidence and independence in their work, to reach their full potential.

Modern Languages

From P1 to P7 the children are taught both French and Spanish by our Modern Languages specialist teacher. Our aim is to spark a lifelong interest in languages and to celebrate different cultures and broaden our pupils’ horizons.

PE and Games

Our PE and Games programme is extensive and an integral part of school life. We encourage and support all pupils to achieve excellence, with almost all senior pupils having the opportunity to represent their school in one field or another.

The children have access to an extensive range of outdoor equipment, a swimming pool at the Methody campus (for weekly swimming lessons from P3) and 40 acres of playing fields at our Pirrie Park site.

High quality coaching is provided in a range of sports including; athletics, cricket, cross-country, football, hockey, netball, rugby and swimming.