Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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FUTSAL
Fri 06 Mar 2026InterCity Futsal Tournament – The boys’ football team were recently invited to participate in an InterCity Futsal competition at the Shankill Leisure Centre. The boys never lost a match, winning seven of their games and drawing two, securing qualification for Finals Day. Well done to the squad, we wish them luck for the finals.
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AUTOR VISIT AND DESIGN A ROCK COMPETITION
Fri 06 Mar 2026Thank you to all children who took part in our decorate a rock competition. We had a fantastic response, congratulations to our winners who have all received an Easter egg. Special mention to our guest Tim Bailie who visited school today to read his third and final book ‘Mouse and the Moon Rocket’ and for making it such a great day.
World Book Day Winners
Erin Bradley, Rosie Bradley, Eden Brown, Rosie Carter, Lexi Harrison, Jessica Hesketh, Thomas Hughes, Thomas Lee, Ethan McConkey, Maisie McWilliams, Lucy O' Boyle, Logan Radziej and Isaac Ritchie.
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HOCKEY BLITZ
Fri 06 Mar 2026This week, both hockey teams travelled to Parkhall Integrated College to take part in the Ulster Hockey Blitz. On Wednesday the girls had a fantastic day qualifying for the semi-final, which was decided by tense sudden death ‘run ins’. Our girls won the battle to the final and although narrowly beaten 1-0 by Clough PS, as runners up on the day, they progress to the Ulster Hockey Finals in April.
On Thursday the boys had just as much a thrilling day, although not the weather. They too reached the final by a semi-final which went to sudden death ‘run ins’. With a scoreless final, it was ‘run ins’ again, and although they were defeated 2-0 by Moorefileds PS, they also progress to Finals Day alongside the girls. All pupils represented APS with great sportsmanship, special thanks to Ulster Hockey for organising a fantastic tournament.
Girls’ Squad: Poppy Burns, Olivia Cochrane, Maya Jorge, Willow Lynas, Katy McCorry, Madison MrGrugan, Emily O’Boyle, Jessica Van der Merwe
Boys’ Squad: Jack Connolly, Beau-Ryan Gibson, Benjamin Lee, Thomas Lee, James McClintock, Harry Neeson, Drew Scott
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2026
Thu 05 Mar 2026World Book Day 2026!
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CROSS COUNTRY FINALS
Wed 04 Mar 2026On Friday Thomas took part in the Flavahan's Primary Schools Cross Country Final at Mallusk Playing Fields. The rest of this year's squad were delighted to be able to go and cheer him on. Thomas ran an amazing race and we are so proud of his achievement in getting through to the finals. Well done Thomas!
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HARD HAT HEROS ART COMPETITION
Wed 04 Mar 2026Congratulations to our Hard Hat Heroes competition winners Saul, Benjamin, Conor and Amber. The pupils designed a site safety poster for martin & hamilton which will be displayed at Antrim Area Hospital. Well done!
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SUPERHERO DAY-AUTISM NI
Fri 27 Feb 2026Superhero Day – Autism NI – Today we had a fantastic day in school, with superheroes galore!
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PSNI
Fri 27 Feb 2026On Thursday, six P7 pupils visited Steeple Barracks for a tour of the PSNI Traffic division. They got to see and learn about all the different vehicles used by the PSNI that help keep us safe, both on the roads and in our towns. Thank you to the PSNI for inviting us.
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STAR OF THE WEEK
Fri 27 Feb 2026Congratulations to our " Stars of the Week" - Caleb Basher, Jaxson Boyle, Isla Brown, Eliza Colhoun, Chloe Gilbert, Katy McCorry, Ella McMaus, Lucy O'Boyle and Charlie Woods. Well done!
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TEACH TO THE BEAT
Thu 26 Feb 2026P4 Room 17 were absolutely delighted to be asked to help pilot a series of music lessons from a fantastic new music hub for schools called 'Teach to the Beat'. They have been singing, dancing, playing percussion instruments, learning musical terms and having so much fun! In Lesson 1 they learned how to get into special listening positions to help focus on the words of the song 'New Year, New You'. This was a lovely mindful activity, as well as helping with their Literacy skills. Watch this space for more photos and videos!
