The recently produced road safety guides for parents (of children 0-7 years & 8-11 years) are now both available to download on NI Direct: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/parents-guide-road-safety
P6/7 have been learning about the various ways they can keep themselves safe and healthy whilst enjoying fun online. Staff from the Dry Arch, Children’s Centre also shared resources to help parents, available by clicking the links below.
P7 looking smart in their new ‘Leavers’ Hoodies’
P6/7 have enjoyed learning about film making, together with children from St. Patrick's PS.
We were delighted to present certificates to these children for ‘Being Kind and Caring’ and ‘Always Remembering to use Lovely Manners’, during the month of January
P6/7 took part in a virtual STEM challenge organised by The Smallpeice Trust. The children worked in teams to design and test gliders. They learned about the work of aeronautical engineers and developed their skills in team work and problem solving.
Today, four of our pupils went to the Lodge Hotel in Coleraine to take part in the Regional Heat of the Northern Ireland Primary School, Road Safety Quiz 2023. There were five rounds of Road Safety questions and three rounds of General Knowledge questions. We were delighted when our school team came third in the quiz out of eleven teams. Well done to Tilly, Mason , Dan and Wiktor.
Last week’s snow gave our children a great chance to have some fun outside. As you can see from the pictures, they enjoyed making snowmen and playing together in the snow.
These children have all been enjoying after school Good News club with Lynda (CEF).
We were delighted to pass on a prize to Hollie from Ballymena Academy’s Geography department’s quiz. Well done Hollie!
Congratulations to these children who received awards for 100% accuracy in Accelerated Reading or achieving one of the top five highest percentage scores for their class.
Vodafone have very generously offered free data cards to our families. If anyone would like one, please contact Mrs. Howe.
P6/7 enjoyed an educational morning at Cullybackey College, where they learned lots about science and technology and were able to get a feel for what a post primary school is like.
Congratulations to all the children in P6/7 who have been working hard on their addition table facts and improved from their starting time until now. Lots of children were able to complete one hundred addition tables in less than five minutes. Well done to all!
Many congratulations to Evie who won an Amazon voucher in the IntoFilm Review competition. P6/7 have been working on film reviews during their shared education sessions with St. Patrick’s P.S.
Congratulations to the children in P1 to P3 who received certificates for their Reading Eggs quizzes.
Special congratulations to Beth who has worked faithfully on ReadingEggspress to obtain elven certificates for this period, one of which was a gold. Well done Beth!
This half term the Accelerated Reading cup was shared by Jacob and Toby. Both Jacob and Toby had over 400% improvement in their quizzes from October 2022. Well done boys!
Congratulations to the pupils in P4 and P5 , and P6 and P7 who worked hard this half term to reach thei Accelerated Reading targets.
This morning P1 - P5 enjoyed some special Christmas activities. P3 were already feeling special as they had voted to have a ‘pyjamas day‘ as a reward for good work this half term.
In groups, the children enjoyed three activities
Decorating snowmen biscuits
Making Reindeer food
Party Games
This morning the children from P6 and P7 went to the Fairhill Centre to sing on the Radio Cracker Christmas Radio Station. They sang three songs from their ‘Superstar’ Christmas Musical.
Thanks to the parents who came along to hear us singing.
