To help prepare this document, throughout the academic year 2024-2025, all stakeholders were surveyed on their views regarding our school and we were delighted with these results. From all of the data gathered, a plan was then devised to help us realise further improvement.
The main strategic intents for the next 3 years are shown in the graphic attached.
As a school, we will be working to ensure that these are at the forefront of all of the staff development work that we undertake.
As things progress, we will update you.
During Anti-Bullying Week 10th -16th November, we had the opportunity to revisit how we promote kindness, inclusion, and a safe environment across our classrooms and playgrounds.
We had the pleasure of six pupils, from Hart Memorial Puppetry Theatre Company, alongside teacher Mrs Woods, create a Bullying scene within the playground, which they performed, during Assemblies, from Nursery to P7 children. They concluded with everyone joining in to sing the song, “That’s what makes you beautiful” from One Direction.
On Friday 14 November, we will have an Odd Sock Day in recognition of the diversity of our school.
We are delighted to launch our partnership with Portadown Football Club in supporting us with 100% HERO Attendance prizes each month. Each month 3 lucky families will receive a family ticket to the next home match at Shamrock Park.
October Winners are:
Markuss, Aronas and Luke.
It was so hard to choose a winner per class, but here's who we did pick...
Well done to everyone!
The event was attended by over 300 - current families, past families, past pupils, and former and current staff. It was a fantastic night which was marked by renewed friendships and sound of joy and laughter.
We delighted to welcome our local MP, Mrs Carla Lockhart and the Lord Mayor, Mr Stephen Moutray.
we also enjoyed catching up with familiar, past faces!
Thanks to Canon Adair for talking to us about sowing good seed and for the use of the church.
Jim Freeburn, the centre manager came to collect it was very impressed with our efforts. I am also delighted to inform you that this is nearly 40kg more than last year - and this afternoon, we have even more brought in! Thank you to our whole school community for supporting this initiative, as we look out for others!
Pictured are representatives from our 2 groups who oversaw the collection - our school Council and our Rights Respecting School council.
Children have the right to the best health care possible, clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean and safe environment to live in. All adults and children should have information about how to stay safe and healthy.
Every child has the right to an education. Primary education should be free. Secondary and higher education should be available to every child. Children should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level possible. Discipline in schools should respect children’s rights and never use violence.
