The Department of Education NI has released the following image which gives some advice on how many hours of sleep are required for each age group, and things to avoid before bed. Getting plenty of good quality sleep can really help your child with their learning!
Get Ready for Walk to School Week! 
Special Event – Walking Bus!
Tuesday 12th May Thursday 14th May
Leaving school at 8:25am, with 3 pick-up stops along the way (see attached poster for details).
Please remember: children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
And there’s more… every child who takes part will receive a token to mark the event!
Earth Day on 22 April 2026 reminds us to love, care and protect/save our earth.
We held an art competition to celebrate earth day and had over 250 entries across our school.
We had a corridor Gallery of artwork produced for an Earth Day Competition from Nursery to P7.
Every child has the right to access information through books, newspapers and google.
At school, we have safety measures in place to protect us online. We agree to use the internet in a responsible way. All books in school are appropriate and safe for us to use.
Every child has the right to share their thoughts freely with others.
In school, we took part in activities to mark Children’s Mental Health Week - 3-9 February 2026.
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them and to have their views considered and taken seriously. Adults should listen and take children seriously.
Our Rights Respecting Schools Council Group called the Rights Warriors - 1 child from each class in Nursery to P7, work hard to ensure the pupils' voices are heard in Hart Memorial.
Today, we shared some fantastic news with our P3–P6 pupils — next academic year, we’ll be staging a whole-school production of Annie! 🌟
The performances will take place in February 2027, with 2–3 ticketed shows for families and friends to enjoy. We’re so excited to give our pupils the chance to shine and showcase their many talents!
🎤 Auditions
Open auditions will be held in school on Monday 1st June for anyone who would like to take part. Pupils will:
- Sing “It’s a Hard Knock Life” in groups
- Perform a short set of lines and act these out
Parents/guardians, we’d love your support—please help your child practise the song, encourage them to audition, and maybe enjoy watching the Annie movie together over the incoming weeks! 🎬
🎶 Rehearsals will begin in September 2026.
We can’t wait to bring this wonderful show to life and perform for you all! 💛
Well done to everyone who entered our recent Earth Day competition!
Our corridor is glowing with all of these fantastic entries.
Today, our new Secretary, Mrs D Latimer begins her new role - please welcome Mrs Latimer if you meet her at the door.
