At Carrickfergus Model, children enjoy a wide variety of topics in Science and Technology, History and Geography based on the four themes of Interdependence, Place, Movement and Energy and Change Over Time. 

The children have a chance to develop their knowledge through stimulating exploration of a topic through Literacy, UICT, Art and STEM. Hands on learning is provided by listening to visitors, going on a wide variety of trips and our famous ‘Model Topic Experience Days.’ 

Experience Days consist of the following:

Primary 1: Fairytale Day 

Primary 2: 100 Days of School 

Primary 3: Pirate Day 

Primary 4: Evacuee Day 

Primary 5: Egyptian Day 

Primary 6: Vikings Day 

Primary 7: Titanic Day 

School Trips consist of the following (not an exhaustive list): 

Primary 1: Streamvale Farm 

Primary 2: Armagh Planetarium or W5 

Primary 3: Carrickfergus Castle 

Primary 4: Armagh Palace Stables / Beach Clean 

Primary 5: Cultra  / Visits to local residents 

Primary 6: Aviation Society / Post-primary schools / Birds of Prey visit 

Primary 7: Post-primary schools / Various in-house visitors 

Residentials 

Our Primary 6 pupils visit the Share Centre for 2 nights during the summer term and our Primary 7 pupils visit a city in the mainland for 3 nights. 

Shared Education 

At Carrick Model we work very closely with our Shared Education partners St. Nicholas Primary School and Sunnylands Primary School. These relationships between staff and pupils have spanned many years as children have learned and socialized together. Children meet at school or the local area.