29th Aug 2025
Please find a letter which contains important arrangements and information. Please read it carefully.
A summary is provided below, however, there is much more detail in the letter.
A summary is provided below, however, there is much more detail in the letter.
General Updates
- Celebrating the school’s 90th anniversary this year.
Important Dates & Events
- School holidays listed on the website.
- Celebration Service: Sunday 19th October, 6pm at St Columba’s Church.
Attendance
- ‘Attendance HERO’ initiative continues.
- Monthly raffle prizes for 100% attendance.
- Monitored by Vice Principal Mrs Susan White.
School Timings
- P1–2: 8:45am–1:45pm
- P3: 8:45am–2:45pm (Mon–Wed), 1:45pm (Thu–Fri)
- P4–7: 8:45am–2:45pm
School Fund
- £15 per pupil (P1–P7), optional but strongly encouraged.
- Payable in full or 3 instalments via School Money.
Morning Routine
- Line-up from 8:30am; doors open at 8:40am.
- Pupils late after 8:50am.
- Wet mornings: doors open earlier.
- New arrangements for where to line up.
Line-Up Areas (from 1st Sept)
- Nursery & P1: Classroom doors
- P2/3: Junior Playground
- P4/5: MUGA
- P6/7: Back Playground
Communication Tools
- Facebook: Follow and engage respectfully.
- School App: Download ‘Schools NI’ and select Hart Memorial.
- Seesaw: Weekly updates and blog posts.
- Messaging: Use school office for urgent changes.
Healthy Eating
- Healthy snacks and lunches required.
- Incentive program launching on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dinner Payments
- Book and pay via School Money.
- Primary: £2.60/day; Nursery: £2.50/day.
- Packed lunch must be marked online.
Rights Respecting School
- Working towards Unicef UK recognition.
- Monthly assemblies introduce children’s rights.
- Led by Mrs Lee.
Other Notices
- After-school clubs: Info coming soon.
- Absences: Report via school website.
- Safeguarding Team: Contact if concerned about a child.
- Medication: Requires signed form and GP-aligned instructions.
- School Development Plan: Based on community feedback; updates to follow.
28th Aug 2025
90 years ago, in October 1935, Hart Memorial Primary School first opened its doors to pupils in Portadown, following an amalgamation of other local schools. Since then, the Hart has grown significantly and seen many changes in our town. For many of you, the Hart was the school you went to, your child goes to, or your parent/grandparent/great grandparent went to. Lots of you have memories and stories about our school; and so many of you speak so highly about our school and your experiences here.
This year, we will be having several events and celebrations to mark this huge milestone.
The first of these events will be a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving in St Columba's Church of Ireland on Sunday 19th October at 6pm.
Please share this post and let past pupils, family and staff know!
It would be great to see the church packed for this celebration.
20th Jun 2025
Our boys and girls had a fantastic morning at our School Disco. A big thank you to our School Council for organising!
16th Jun 2025
Please find a letter with key information for the last couple of weeks.
11th Jun 2025
This morning we enjoyed a fun filled morning with our friends from Presentation. We started off with some face painting or a tattoo, followed by some awesome dancing with our favourite Zumba instructor. We had a couple of different Healthy Kidz sessions and everyone’s favourite, a bounce on the obstacle course inflatables. The children had an amazing morning and loved catching up with their friends for the last time this year. Everyone should sleep well tonight!
4th Jun 2025
Well done to Mrs Woods and the Eco Team for their work on securing our Green Flag. ON Tuesday 3rd June, Mr Frizzell, Mrs Woods and 3 members of the Eco Team were at a Reception and lunch at Craigavon Civic Centre to gain the award. Keep an eye out for the flag flying high!
9th May 2025
Have a look at our beautiful Cherry Blossom trees! We painted the trunks and then used cotton bud printing with different shades of pink to add cherry blossom.
8th May 2025
In P1 today we enjoyed learning about why we celebrate VE Day. We celebrated by wearing red, white and blue, making special bookmarks, colouring VE Day pictures and learning how to colour the Union Jack flag.
11th Apr 2025
Please find some dates for term 3 to help you plan ahead. Sports days are obviously weather depending.
Thank you.
Thank you.
