P5-P7 pupils participated in competitive and fun events at the 2024 Hart Olympics, in small teams. Winners from each year group will be awarded their prizes in a special Olympic Ceremony next week. We are very proud of all the boys and girls who took part.
We had 11 cyclists from P6 who completed their training this year. On our first session we had a visit from our local PSNI officers, who checked that everyone’s bike was in good condition. They also gave each child a special LED light for their bike. Over the sessions the children learnt how to cycle safely and carry out manoeuvres such as stopping and parking, turning left and right, passing a parked car and emergency stop. We also had to complete a Highway Code Test. The children worked very hard and were awarded with certificates at the end of the course. Well done to all.
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Take a lot at all the happy and fun learning going on.....
Yesterday, Wednesday 5th June, we had the pleasure of being able to finally open our newly, refurbished Nurture Room in school.
As a school, we are immensely proud of being able to work towards embedding Nurture and principles of Nurture into our practice, and we are delighted to now have a dedicated classroom, teacher and assistant to carry forward this work.
To open our room, we were delighted to welcome Mr Paul Givan, Education Minister, to our school to officially ‘cut the ribbon.’
The refurbishment of the Nurture Room began in January and was completed after Easter this year.
Mr Givan was accompanied by Mr Michael Leonard, Head of Additional Educational Needs and also admin staff from Stormont. Sean Irving, Regional Manager for Nurture and Alison Dawson, Locality Co-ordinator, were also present.
When Mr Givan arrived, he was welcomed to the school by members of our school council who questioned him on why he wanted to be the Minister of Education and what his priorities are for the years ahead.
Following the opening, our Vice-Chairman, Rev Bill Adair, spoke to the visitors about the work of Nurture in our school and took time to pray regarding the work of Nurture and our whole school community. Mrs White and Mrs Davison showcased our worked with Presentation Primary as part of Shared Education, and Mrs McNally and Mrs Handy finished the time with a presentation regarding the work in our Nurture Classroom.
It really was a lovely afternoon, and we thank the Minister kindly for agreeing to play a special part.
On Wednesday 5th June, all children in P4 to P7 classes who took part in Shared Education this year with Presentation PS had a wonderful time at Portadown Peoples Park. They spent the day taking part in a variety of different sports that was run by the staff from Healthy Kidz. Here are some photos to show what they did while at the park.
