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

• P2 ZOO

  Tue 12 May 2026

  P2 had a wonderful time at the Zoo last week, helped by some lovely weather.

  

• LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

  Fri 08 May 2026

  Congratulations to the boys’ football team, who have secured their third piece of silverware in a matter of days after being crowned ANPSFA League Champions.

  In a tightly contested title race, the boys edged out local rivals St Comgall’s PS by just a single point to lift the trophy. The squad began with a convincing 3-0 victory over Abbots Cross PS. They then suffered a 3-0 defeat to Whiteabbey PS, who gained revenge after Tuesday’s InterCity Futsal final. With everything riding on the final match against Glengormley PS the boys knew that only a win would secure the title – and they delivered in style with a commanding victory.

  We are incredibly proud of the boys for their determination, resilience and teamwork throughout the competition, qualities that have been rewarded with yet another fantastic achievement.  

  A special mention must go to Leo, who finished as the league’s top goal scorer since January, earning the Golden Boot award for his outstanding performances in front of goal. Well done to all involved on another brilliant success. A special thank you to Mr Duddy for his contribution and help this year, and for all the supporters who attended games each week.

  Squad: Jaxson, Alfie, Matthew, Will, Isaac, Leo, Kayden, Kuzi, Marley, Olly, Conor, Max 

  

• PLAYER ESCORTS

  Fri 08 May 2026

  Well done to P4 pupils Abigail, Amy, Aliyah and Emily, who as part of the P3-P4 UEFA Playmakers programme were delighted be selected as Player Escorts at the recent Northern Ireland vs England WU17 match at Inver Park, Larne.

   

  The girls also got to participate in the Disney Play Games Festival ahead of the match and got to keep their football kits.  They thoroughly enjoyed their experience, hopefully we will have gained some new enthusiastic female players for the future. 

  

• CHAMPIONS- INTERCity Futsal

  Thu 07 May 2026

  Congratulations to the boys’ football team, who have picked up their second piece of silverware this year. The squad travelled to New Forge, Belfast, on Tuesday to take part in the InterCity Futsal Finals. After a slow start, with two draws against Belvoir and St Bernard’s, they went on to win their next four games, including a victory over favourites Kilkeel, to reach the knockout stages.

  Of course, we never make it easy on ourselves. After a 2–2 draw and a tense penalty shootout, the boys beat Edenbrooke to make the semi-finals, where they came up against Belvoir once again before booking their place in the final with a 2–1 win. The boys faced Whiteabbey in the final and, with a hat-trick from Marley, APS were crowned InterCity Futsal Champions with a 4–2 victory.

  We are delighted for the boys, who are being rewarded for their dedication and commitment throughout the year. As winners, the school has also been awarded a new football kit, and the boys are looking forward to welcoming representatives from InterCity Futsal, who will present them with their medals and winners’ cup. A special thank you to Mr Duddy for helping escort the boys to New Forge, and to all the travelling support.

  Squad: Alfie, Conor, Leo, Marley, Matthew, Will

  

• BELFAST MARATHON

  Thu 07 May 2026

  Well done to APS parent James Gray, who completed the Belfast Marathon on Sunday while raising money for our school. We are incredibly grateful to James for his kindness, you can still donate by clicking on the link below. Congratulations James, you deserve a rest after that!!

  https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/christine-joyce-5...

  

• PRIMARY SCIENCE TEACHER AWARD

  Thu 07 May 2026

  We are delighted to announce that Mr McBride has been awarded a Primary Science Teacher Award for his innovative practice and exceptional dedication to primary science teaching. The Primary Science Teacher Awards (PSTAs) celebrate teachers who demonstrate outstanding classroom practice in science.

   

  “Each of our PSTA winners has achieved fantastic things in primary science – inspiring children in their own schools as well as supporting science in their wider communities.”

  -Martin Pollard, Primary Science Teaching Trust Chief Executive Officer

   

  Mr McBride will travel to Birmingham, in June, to receive his award and be inducted into the Primary Science Teacher College as a College Fellow.

  

• CHANGE THE RULES

  Thu 07 May 2026

  CHANGE THE RULES- We had a wonderful day, with plenty of rule breakers in school today. This was a fun event which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to everyone who supported our School Council by donating to take part and raise funds towards outdoor equipment for all our pupils.

  

• P1 SHARED EDUCATION

  Thu 30 Apr 2026

  P1 had a great time at their Shared Education Sports Day with St Comgalls. They did the sack race, potato and spoon, target throw, relay, bat and bean bag race and then they all had an ice lolly and a certificate.

  

• STAR OF THE WEEK

  Fri 24 Apr 2026

  Congratulations to our "Stars of the Week"- Amia-Jay Adeboun, Robert Arent, Autumn Brown, Rosie Carter, Lacey Clarke, Milah Clarke, Jason Davidson, Oliver Gould, Riley Gould, Lily Harrison, Ricky Hossain, Maisie Irvine, Samarth Kashyap, Kayden Katsande, Paige Knight, Abigail Lee, Bethany Loftus, Harper Maxwell-Mason, Ethan McCrea,  Ebony Neunie, Daniel Remper, Florence Savage, Mia Taylor and Aaron Wright. Well done!

  

• Education Minister – Mr Paul Givan MLA

  Wed 22 Apr 2026

  We were delighted to welcome the Minister for Education Mr Paul Givan to Antrim PS to school on Wednesday. The Minister was met by members of our school council, before enjoying a tour of our school.  He was most engaged and very interested to hear about school life and showed particular interest in our proposed extension under the school enhancement programme.