Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown, Craigavon Co Armagh

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7th May 2026

Today, we shared some fantastic news with our P3–P6 pupils — next academic year, we’ll be staging a whole-school production of Annie! 🌟

The performances will take place in February 2027, with 2–3 ticketed shows for families and friends to enjoy. We’re so excited to give our pupils the chance to shine and showcase their many talents!

🎤 Auditions
Open auditions will be held in school on Monday 1st June for anyone who would like to take part. Pupils will:

  • Sing “It’s a Hard Knock Life” in groups
  • Perform a short set of lines and act these out

Parents/guardians, we’d love your support—please help your child practice the song, encourage them to audition, and maybe enjoy watching the Annie movie together over the incoming weeks! 🎬

🎶 Rehearsals will begin in September 2026.

We can’t wait to bring this wonderful show to life and perform for you all! 💛

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6th May 2026
Well done to everyone who entered our recent Earth Day competition!
Our corridor is glowing with all of these fantastic entries.
 
 
 
 
20th Apr 2026
Prior to Easter, Mrs Armstrong retired from her role as Secretary in school after over 20 years - we wish her well in this next stage of life!

Today, our new Secretary, Mrs D Latimer begins her new role - please welcome Mrs Latimer if you meet her at the door.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16th Apr 2026
We would like to say a huge well done and thank you to Max from P5 💙

A few weeks ago, Max and his mum spoke with the school about fundraising as a special way to say thank you for the wonderful progress Max has made. With the help of his family and friends, Max organised a bake sale, and we are absolutely delighted to share that he raised an amazing £350! 🎂👏

Max has very kindly donated this money to the school, where it will go towards our School Charity of the Year and help make a real difference for many others.

We are incredibly proud of Max’s kindness, generosity, and determination. A big thank you also to his family and friends for their fantastic support. This is a wonderful example of our school values in action, and we truly appreciate the good this donation will do 💫

Well done, Max — you are an inspiration to us all! 🌈👏
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14th Apr 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14th Apr 2026
Please find key information and dates for term 3.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18th Feb 2026
On the last day of term, Chloe, George, Archie and Hollie represented our school at the Credit Union Quiz. Although they didn't qualify for the finals, they did our school proud and left with prizes! Well done, and thank you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20th Jan 2026
A Wonderful Moment for Our School Community!

Yesterday, we were delighted to present a cheque for £195 to our Charity of the Year – Children’s Kidney Fund NI. This fantastic total was raised during our Christmas Party/Disco Day, and we couldn’t be more thankful! 🎄💃🕺

Our School Council chose this charity because of its special significance within our school community. In the past year, one of our own pupils benefited from a successful kidney transplant, making this cause especially meaningful and close to our hearts. ❤️

We have pledged to continue supporting Children’s Kidney Fund NI throughout the year, and we look forward to making an even greater impact together.

Thank you to everyone who contributed — your kindness truly makes a difference! 🌟🙌
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8th Jan 2026
Clubs for January and February are now live for booking through our School Money app or through Healthy Kidz.  
Clubs will begin during the week of Monday 12th January and all clubs will operate for 4 weeks, except for the Bible club which will run for 5 weeks, but will not start until Wednesday 28th January. There will be no clubs during the parent-teacher interview week or during the week of half term. 

https://activities.bookpebble.co.uk/activity/healthy-kidz-hart-memorial-ps-term-2-2026-craigavon-13306e08-78d6-4cca-a9b2-024441427ebb