Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown, Craigavon Co Armagh

Latest News - Hart Haven

26th Jan 2026
Good school attendance is imperative if pupils are to make the progress which they have the potential for.  At Hart Memorial, attendance is monitored by our Vice-Principal, Mrs White, in collaboration with the Education Welfare Service.  
If your child is off, you MUST provide us with a reason why - as a school, we have a duty to know reasons for absence and monitor these.  
Your pupil must only be off for a valid reason - sickness, appointment, something agreed with Principal/ Vice-Principal etc. 
When monitoring attendance, the following flowcharts come into play.  Please read them carefully to understand your role alongside the role of school staff.

Thank you.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
19th Dec 2025
In Hart Haven we have been making new friends, helping each other, working together and enjoying lots of activities. We have especially loved our weekly Theraplay and Six Bricks sessions and have had fun getting ready for Christmas. Have a look at our photos to see all we have been up too.
 
 
 
 
12th Dec 2025

🎭 Hart Memorial Primary School Presents: “The Opposites” 🎭
Today, Friday 12th December, our amazing staff took to the stage for a hilarious Christmas pantomime full of surprises, magic, and festive fun!

From strict rules to total chaos, from neat freaks to party animals – the staffroom has never looked like this before! Mischievous elves turned everything upside down, even Santa got involved (and almost cancelled Christmas 😱).

Thankfully, with a little help from our Chief Elf and the children, the magic was reversed and Christmas was saved! 🎅✨

A huge thank you to all our talented staff for bringing so much laughter and joy to the school today. 💫

📸 Check out the highlights below and let us know your favorite moment in the comments! 👇
#HartMemorial #ChristmasPanto #TheOpposites #FestiveFun

 
 
 
 
22nd Oct 2025
On Sunday 19th October, we held a special service of Thanksgiving and Celebration in St Columba's Church of Ireland. The service was to give thanks for 90 years of Hart Memorial Primary School and to celebrate these wonderful years.
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.