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Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown, Craigavon Co Armagh

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14th Jan 2025
We had a lovely morning with our visitors from Oxford Island. They taught us all about different types of birds and we played lots of fun games outside- looking for food for the birds and listening to the sounds the birds make.
 
 
 
 
20th Dec 2024
What a lovely way to end our first term at Nursery. Jo Jingles came to visit- we sang lots of Christmas songs, used the musical instruments, danced and had lots of fun! 
 
 
 
 
5th Dec 2024
What a super day we had at W5.
 
 
 
 
28th Nov 2024
Another busy month in Nursery. There was a lot of discussion around the recent fireworks, so we carried this through into our art this month and enjoyed making beautiful pictures. We had two children bringing in their new pets to show us; a puppy and a rabbit, which was a lovely treat. We have been growing in independence; accessing resources independently and tidying them after afterwards. 
 
 
 
 
13th Nov 2024
Is your child due to start Nursery or Primary 1 in September 2025? If so, please come and visit our school on Monday 9th December from 3:30-5:00pm and see what life is like at the Hart!
Please share this far and wide!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
25th Oct 2024
This month, we have been learning all about Autumn time. We have been talking about the changing weather, colours of Autumn and making some beautiful Autumn art. We are continuing to develop our independance in Nursery, beginning to develop friendships and share and take turns with our friends. 
 
 
 
 
23rd Oct 2024
As part of our 'Getting Ready to Learn' programme, we had a lovely morning at the library- reading a story, singing songs and using the musical instruments. 
 
 
 
 
18th Oct 2024
We had a super morning on our Sponsored Walk. We enjoyed exploring the school grounds and even went for a walk in the 'deep dark forest' at the back of our school. The children were very excited to find minibeasts and a hedgehog's home. When we returned to Nursery we had lots of special treats to eat for our snack. Thank you so much for all your support. 
 
 
 
 
24th Sep 2024
We have been settling into Nursery, learning lots of new routines, making friends, learning to share and take turns and having fun outside! 
 
 
 
 
14th Aug 2024

It is hard to believe that the new academic year is just around the corner!  I hope that everyone has had a super, restful break, and is ready to begin a new school year.  
In preparation for coming back, please be reminded of some arrangements for the new school year.   

Back to School

Pupils from P2-7 return to school on Wednesday 28th August; they will finish on this day at 12noon.  This will be the case for Thursday 29th August and Friday 30th August.  Pupils should have a healthy snack with them on these days.  There will be no school dinners on these days. 

Full school days, with school dinners, will begin on Monday 2nd September.  Arrangements for Nursery and Primary 1 children are different and have been shared separately – please contact the class teacher if you are unsure of anything. 

Meet the Teacher

This year, we are changing the format of our ‘meet the teacher event.’  On Thursday 29th August, parents are invited into school from 12:30pm to 2:30pm to go and meet their child/ren’s new teacher. Teachers will be in their rooms, with a handout regarding key information about their class, and parents are welcome to visit and collect this/meet with the teacher.  This will be an informal, drop-in event and parents are welcome to arrive at any time. 

Uniform

Please ensure that your child is in the correct school uniform for their first day. 

Our school uniform can be purchased from local suppliers including, C&G Embroidery, Jameson’s and Davidson’s. Please ensure that all items of clothing have the pupil’s name.

The uniform is the same for both boys and girls:

Round-neck/V-neck school jumper with the logo

Black tracksuit bottoms (sweatshirt material with cuffed legs)

Please note, bottoms must be plain black and should not have any branding or lines, except the school logo, if desired.

Bottoms with the school logo can be purchased from C&G Embroidery.

Yellow polo t-shirt with logo

Plain Black trainers