Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Local author visits school

  Wed 31 May 2017 MMcG

  Northern Ireland author, Adrian Thompson visited the school today and read extracts from 'The Itchy Feet Guide to Ulster.'

   

  The book is made up of character based cartoons, narrative stories, games, puzzles and activities aimed at introducing children to the history, myths and legends of the province of Ulster. 

   

  It also encourages children to get out and explore various attractions that Ulster has to offer - including for example the Ulster Museum, Ulster American Folk Park and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Giants Causeway, Navan Fort and Titanic and Carrickfergus Castle as well as many other places of interest.

   

  The P5/6 class worked on some extension tasks during their Creative Writing lesson with Mr Burns and enjoyed the activities related to the book. 

  The book is £9.99.  If you would like more information go to www.itchyfeetguides.com

  

• Annual Sports Day

  Tue 30 May 2017 MMcG

  🏆🏅Annual Sports Day🏆🏅
  Is on Friday 2nd June from 12-2pm (weather permitting). 
  Children are asked to come to school in their House Team colours as it will be a non-uniform day. A letter will be sent home with children tomorrow also. 

  Please see the flyer below for more information. 
  Children can go home after the closing ceremony at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend our fun filled afternoon🏆

  

• Happy Harbours

  Thu 25 May 2017 MMcG
  The P6/7 class enjoyed a trip to the harbour and got to chat to the local harbour master and ask him lot of questions. They really enjoyed the 'Touch Tank' and were able to get their hands on lots of different sea creatures! Their new WAU topic is all about Happy Harbours this term. 

  

• P1 Parental Assembly

  Fri 19 May 2017 MMcG

  Congratulations to our Super Students this week: Isobelle, Rosie, Bethany, Tiffany and Caragh. Mia was awarded the Playground Award. Well done all 👍🏻

   

  Mrs Kane's P1 class held their Parental Assembly this afternoon. They performed a beautiful rendition of an old Irish legend, 'The Children of Lir.' They all acted so well and recited a lovely poem. Well done boys and girls. You can be very proud of yourselves. 🎭

  

• New School Eco Bins

  Tue 16 May 2017 MMcG

  ✏️ 💚💙Lovely Litter Bins❤️💛 ✏️ 

  Our Eco-Council & School Council members took delivery of some fantastic new Litter Bins with a fun Colouring Pencils theme for our School Playground. This will help keep our outdoor spaces looking well and encourage our pupils to look after their own environment.

  

• Hit the Surf

  Tue 16 May 2017 MMcG

  🏄‍♀️🏄Hit the Surf🏄🏄‍♀️
  The boys and girls from P5 and P6 had a brilliant days craic with the RNLI lifeguards, Mr Burns and Miss McGrady, at Tyrella Beach this afternoon. 

   

  They were shown how to rescue someone in difficulty at sea. They loved using the surfboards on the waves. The weather cleared up for us also to make it even more enjoyable. ☀️🌊

  

• Presentation of certificates of Achievement

  Fri 12 May 2017 MMcG

  We had a special assembly today to present certificates to some of your children. Firstly, congratulations to our Super Students this week: Carter, Finn, Sophie, Druktas and Ronan. Playground Award went to Matthew. 

   

  There were certificates presented to pupils who achieved full attendance for last term, Maths and Reading awards. Our House Team captains were also introduced. Well done everyone. We're proud of you all 👍

  

• Ditch the Stabilisers with Sustrans

  Thu 04 May 2017 MMcG

  🚲Sustrans - Ditch the Stabilisers🚲

  
  Some of the P1-P3 children had a great day today with Emma from Sustrans. 
  She helped remove the stabilisers from the children's bicycles and encouraged them to pedal by themselves. The children got on really well and were able to pedal on their own in lots of different activities. They had a great day - thanks Emma. 

  Below is a link from YouTube about helping your child how to cycle without stabilisers! 👍🚲

   

  https://youtu.be/5Nue9QSBpNI

  

• After School Golf Lessons & First Holy Communion Party

  Wed 03 May 2017 MMcG

  ⛳️After School Golf & P4 Communion Party🍰
  The KS2 children enjoyed their golf lesson this afternoon after school. Adam from Ardglass GC showed the children how to grip the club correctly, chip with a wedge and they enjoyed target games in the sun. 

  Mrs Wilson's P4 class had a class party and had the chance to eat the delicious cake made by Debbie, for their First Holy Communion! 🍰

  

• Marathon Success!

  Mon 01 May 2017 MMcG
  We did it! We completed 26.2 miles of the Belfast City Marathon on a lovely, sunny day! Thanks for all your support 😀