Latest News

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

• STEM WEEK

  Mon 26 Feb 2018
  

• ISLA MAYRS

  Fri 23 Feb 2018

  P7 pupil Isla Mayrs took part in a short film produced by EATV.  Isla had to prepare a one-minute speech on her favourite literary character, Matilda, and answer a series of questions in relation to her choice.  We look forward to seeing the short film which will be released on World Book Day, Thursday 1st March.  Well done Isla!

  

• BALLYMENA FEIS

  Fri 23 Feb 2018

  On Friday 23rd February the Orchestra competed in the Primary School Orchestra Class at the Ballymena Festival of Music.  The competition was of a very high standard.  They performed two pieces, "Hornpipe" from the Water Music by Handel and "Tango Mexicana", a Mexican folk song. The children performed exceedingly well and were awarded first place receiving the Kyle McNamara Shield.

  The Adjudicator commented;

  "Water Music was delightful with good dynamics and staccato"

  "The Tango was great and you captured the mood of the dance well"

  "A thoroughly enjoyable, well played performance - terrific!"

   

  We would like to thank all the staff who helped with extra lessons at break and lunch times, Mr Gourley, Miss Pankhurst, Miss McClenaghan, Miss Brown, Mrs McClean, Mrs Reed, Miss Davison and Mr Mairs.

   

  Mrs J Moore/Mr A McBride

   

   

  

• CROSS COUNTRY

  Wed 21 Feb 2018
  Yesterday our Cross Country teams participated in the NI Finals at Mallusk Playing Fields.  The boys team placed 11th out of 27 teams and the girls placed 13th.  These are excellent results for our first time at the finals!  A special mention to Paddy Roberts who was placed 4th - well done Paddy!  The children have trained so hard in all weathers and we are very proud of their commitment and success.  A big thank you to all our parents and supporters who have helped out and travelled with us this year, your help is very much appreciated

  

• CROSS COUNTRY / ATHLETICS

  Mon 05 Feb 2018

  On Friday 2nd February the Athletics team Shruthi Arunkumar, Calum Campbell, Carter McCabe, Ella Parker, Paddy Roberts, Taylor Ruddock, Leticia Soglohoun, Libbie Thompson, Tristan Wilson and Erin Wylie took part in the annual Regional Sportshall Athletics event, run in partnership with Athletics NI and Antrim & Newtownabbey Council.  The children were successful in both individual and team events with Calum, Ella, Paddy and Libbie placing in the top 3 in more than 5 events.  Congratulations to all our athletes, we look forward to seeing them compete in other competitions this year.

   

   On Saturday 3rd February 15 members of the Cross Country club attended a race at Stormont.  Conditions were very good and all participants performed brilliantly.  P7 pupil Paddy Roberts placed 3rd overall in the boys race.  A great team effort from everyone.  Thank you to parents and supporters who travelled to the event.

   

   

  

• PSNI

  Mon 05 Feb 2018
  To promote Safer Internet Day this week and raise awareness, neighbourhood officers Mark and Gary joined us in Assembly to talk to pupils about Internet Safety.

  

• CHLOE LAUGHLIN

  Mon 05 Feb 2018

  Congratulations to P6 pupil Chloe Laughlin who competed in the 2018 North South Karate Championships on Saturday.  With tough opposition from clubs across Northern and Southern Ireland, England and Scotland, Chloe did very well to come home with a well deserved 3rd place. Great work Chloe!!

  

• SAFER INTERNET DAY

  Fri 02 Feb 2018

  Tuesday 6th February is Safer Internet Day.  Technology advances are exciting, provide huge potential for connections and opportunities but are challenging for us with regards to safeguarding.  To raise awareness of some of the issues that children may be faced with please follow the attached link  

  https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2018

   

   

• FOOTBALL SPONSOR

  Thu 01 Feb 2018

  The football team would like to give a very special thank you to Mr Brian Close from Brian Close Transport for very kindly sponsoring and providing the team with a new football kit. Special thanks also to the PTA for their assistance with the ordering process.  The boys got their first run out in their new strip this week playing in the Antrim & Newtownabbey League.  They had a successful day with a 3-3 draw against St Comgall's PS and beat Randalstown Central PS, winning 5-0.  Well done boys!