About Us

OUR SCHOOL BUILDING

 Bellaghy Primary School is a small village school situated on the outskirts of the County Londonderry village. The school has an impressive building which has been exceptionally well maintained and contains large well resourced classrooms, Key Stage One Resource area, Assembly Hall and various stores.

The grounds surrounding our school are extensive. At break and lunch times, our children have access to a large tarmac play area and when the weather is favourable, there are several green areas for the children to enjoy.

OUR SCHOOL ETHOS

Bellaghy Primary has a very positive ethos...we are basically one big happy family! That is indeed one of our primary aims....we want our children to learn and to achieve their full potential in a happy, supportive and caring environment where positive interpersonal relationships are paramount. High standards of behaviour are expected at our school and we consistently encourage self respect and respect for others.
In addition, we aim to establish a positive relationship with our parents where they are encouraged to feel part of the school community. We believe that parents and teachers working together for the good of the children can enhance the educational experience for each child.

TEACHING COMPLEMENT

We have one full time member of staff (the Principal) who teaches Key Stage One and two part time members of staff who share the teaching in Key Stage Two. In addition, one of our part time teachers teaches P3 and P4 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, allowing pupil teacher ratios to be significantly reduced for part of the week. The staff at our school are extremely experienced teachers and are wholly committed to the provision of valuable and suitable learning experiences for the pupils. The teachers are supported on a daily basis by numerous classroom assistants.

CLASS SIZES

This year, there are 21 children in Key Stage One and 13 in Key Stage Two. Obviously when class sizes are small, your child receives individual support and one to one attention. We always strive to cater for any child's unique requirements, whether that be special needs, average ability or 'gifted' ability.

THE CURRICULUM

At Bellaghy Primary School, you can be certain that your child will receive a broad and balanced education based on the Revised Northern Ireland Curriculum. In addition our curriculum goes beyond what is laid down in statutory requirements...we strive to give our children opportunities to participate in educational visits, perform on stage, participate in after school activities and take part in cultural pursuits.

IN SUMMARY

In essence, the school community at Bellaghy Primary School seeks to recognise and celebrate the special worth and talents of each child, developing that individual to his/her full potential.