Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown, Craigavon Co Armagh

Latest News - P6M-17

18th Mar 2025
P6M travelled to Armagh County Museum today to participate in an art workshop with local artist Orlaith Cullinane. They used the current A E Russell exhibition as inspiration to learn the techniques to create their own 3D pop up art work on the theme of ‘From the Sea.’
 
 
 
 
14th Mar 2025

Today, P6M were working together to create an ‘earthquake proof’ building using spaghetti and marshmallows, as part of their World Around Us Natural Disasters topic. 

 
 
 
 
14th Mar 2025
Mr Lossy and some of P7L led our assembly today. They spoke about the importance of being an encourager, of encouraging others by making encouraging comments to others. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13th Mar 2025
The children worked in small groups to complete a volcanic eruption experiment, using fairy liquid, baking soda, food dye, water and vinegar.
 
 
 
 
11th Mar 2025

Today we focused on values and what is important to us, as well as exploring why we think the way we do.

 
 
 
 
6th Mar 2025
The boys and girls had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day. They made a ‘Book in a Box’ in small groups, with fantastic results.
 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2025

The children enjoyed a pancake treat this morning as they learnt about why today is celebrated by many across the world.

 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2025

The boys and girls have been designing a coding project using the programme Scratch in the computer zone. This project was linked to their World Around Extreme Weather topic, as they demonstrated their understanding of the process of a volcanic eruption through their work. Fantastic effort P6!

 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2025
P6M discussed the qualities they would like to have in a good friend. They learnt what it means to have empathy in life and explored how to deal with bullying though drama activities.
 
 
 
 
24th Feb 2025

Today the children explored the themes of self esteem and self expression. The boys and girls looked at ways to boost their self esteem and were encouraged to look for the positives in all situations. The children also discussed how to understand their emotions and to express their feelings to others in a healthy and positive way.