P6/7 pupils were offered the opportunity to visit an exhibition in Cullybackey, telling them about some of the key stories in the bible. The organisers complimented all the children on their excellent behaviour and listening. Evie and Katie were the prize winners from the quiz that was held. Well done!
Today we had our summer, school trip to Portrush. Despite a very unfavourable weather forecast, we ended up escaping most of the showers (P5-7 being the unfortunate ones!). We all had different session in the Portrush Coastal Zone where Rosie the Ray was a firm favourite. We also had some fun on the beach followed by a visit to the park. At lunch time we met at the town hall where we were able to have lunch inside. The best part of the day was a trip to the icecream shop where there were so may flavours to choose from.
P5/6/7 had another great day with St. Patrick’s Primary on Wednesday trying out Gaelic football and camogie at St. Mary’s GAA. Thank you to all the coaches for making it such an enjoyable experience. The children finished their final session this year with a special treat - delicious pizzas from Fullans!
We were delighted to finish our Coaching for Christ football sessions with a day of fun activities. Many thanks to Simon, Kerry and all the team at Coaching for Christ for all they have taught us during the year. Generous donations from parents allowed us to pass on a gift of £500 to Coaching for Christ.
Our P7 children have been taking advantage of the good weather to complete their Cycling Proficiency training. They all worked really hard and have learned lots of new skills. They have also been shown lots of ways to keep safe as they cycle on the road.
Pupils in P4-7 have enjoyed staying for after school tennis and have been improving their skills weekly. With thanks to Dianne who has coached and encouraged the pupils so patiently each week.
Pupils were delighted when the friendly Pantosaurus dinosaur visited school to help children remember the important ‘PANTS’ rule. Talk PANTS is here to help children understand their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
P5/6/7 had a great day at Ballymoney Rugby club with St Patrick’s Primary, trying out lots of new rugby skills including scrumming and tackling! Thanks to Bengy and all the Ballymoney coaches for a very active and enjoyable session.
We were delighted that volunteers from Ballymena Baptist, competently led by Amazing Journey coordinator, Josh, came into school to share with children the life of Paul.
A picnic lunch was enjoyed by all, to celebrate the first week of summer sun!
Congratulations to these children who received reading certificates for April-May for Reading Eggs and Accelerated Reading. Toby won the AR cup for the first part of the summer term, with almost 50 points! Benjamin, Mark, Evie and Beth all achieved their targets with 100% accuracy! Well done!
Over the last few weeks, P6/7 have been taking part in shared sport sessions with St Patrick’s primary school supported by a grant. Thank you to the Causeway Coast and Glen’s coaches who led sessions which included football, handball, cricket, golf and athletics.
Each month we choose two areas of outstanding behaviour amongst our pupils to award. This month pupils received certificates for ‘Being Kind and Caring’ and ‘Remembering to Choose a Healthy Break’. Congratulations to all those who worked hard in these areas.
Congratulations to our prize winners from our 50th Anniversary competitions.
On Wednesday 24th April, we had our 50th Anniversary Celebration for Rasharkin Primary School.
What an amazing evening it turned out to be!
The first part of the evening was a short programme in the assembly hall.
Welcome by Mrs Ruth Howe (Principal)
Community Choir - (present and past pupils, staff members and parents) sang
Raindrops Keep falling on my head and Somewhere Over the Rainbow (click on the links)
A Brief History of Rasharkin School by Mr Fred Kyle
Interviews with
Mrs Rosemary Calderwood (past pupil, past parent and present P1/2 teacher)
Mr Stanley Lee (former Principal)
Mr Henry Clements (former Principal)
Thanks to Beth and Jacob for preparing the questions, and conducting the interviews
Mrs Lorna Wylie (Chair of the Board of Governors) closed in prayer
During the remainder of the evening, the large number of past and present staff, pupils and parents enjoyed a trip down memory lane. They chatted together and looked at the displays of old photographs spanning the last fifty years of Rasharkin Primary School.
A huge thanks to all who attended and also to the current staff and pupils who worked tirelessly, preparing the displays for the event.
It really was a very special evening.
Thanks to a grant from Linking Generations Northern Ireland and Public Health Agency we were delighted to be able to host an intergenerational lunch for pupils and their families. Pupils prepared and presented quizzes and shared in the fun of seeing which team were the winners. Our visitors enjoyed the chance to make new connections and have a chat over lunch.
We are looking forward to welcoming the school community to join with us as we celebrate Rasharkin Primary School’s 50th anniversary. Click here fore more information.
Children enjoyed working in teams to find their Easter Eggs. It’s always a great opportunity for the older children to develop their skills in helping younger children and for everyone to learn how to work together. With special thanks to Miss Henry and Miss McIntyre for hiding the eggs (in the rain!).
Click here for more information for a free workshop offered by NHSCT.
Thanks to a grant the Rasharkin Primary School Parents’ Association was able to get from Causeway Coast and Glens, Festival of Learning, children participated in an art workshop. They worked to learn new ways of making a range of marks on fabric and then transferred these new skills to their final pieces. The facilitator will then collate all the pieces to create a wall hanging for the school.
