LATEST NEWS

 

NEW RECRUITS IN P.1

We were delighted to welcome eight smiling faces to P.1 in September 2008. All our new recruits have settled into school very well and seem to be enjoying life at Bellaghy Primary.

 

NON UNIFORM DAY FOR KATIE MAGUIRE

On Friday 19 September, all pupils left their uniform behind and came to school wearing fancy outfits to raise money for the ‘Keep Katie Alive’ charity.  We will be forwarding £40 to this worthy cause.

 

AFTER SCHOOL HOCKEY CLUB

After school hockey commenced on Friday 19 September with coaching by Mrs Susan Bruce. All the boys and girls took part enthusiastically and they are all looking forward to developing their skills over the next ten weeks.

 

VIOLIN TEACHING

Twelve pupils are learning to play the violin with the N.E.E.L.B.’s Music teacher Mrs Kyle.  Every Tuesday morning, the sweet sound of music-making resounds through our school.

 

SWIMMING

All pupils P4 – P7 began their swimming lessons on Thursday 11 September with everyone progressing very well. Swimming lessons continue every week.

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Older News . . . . .

 

• All our pupils are presently involved in an IFA initiative with a trained IFA coach Reuben Smyth....the children are really enjoying developing their FUNdamental movement skills every Monday.

• Key Stage Two pupils have been involved in an amazing environmental project...they have recently received a tank full of salmon eggs which they have to nurture until they hatch and grow into little fish before they take them to a feeder stream of the Bann to be released...this is a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn about the life cycle of a salmon.

• P6 and P7 pupils recently performed on chimes and recorder with pupils from Desertmartin Primary at Maghera Leisure Centre for a Macmillan Cancer Concert. An amazing £16,000 was raised for this worthy cause - thanks to all who supported us on the night!  The music was first class!

• Key Stage One pupils have been attending DRAMA/MUSIC workshops at St John Bosco PS, Ballynease.  Everyone loved Mr Hullaballoo and his many fairytales!

• Some of our Key Stage Two pupils have been attending BASKETBALL coaching at Magherafelt High School.  Good luck as some of you may be picked for the regional team!

• All pupils took part in a REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE workshop with staff from Bryson House...have a look at our brilliant display on this topic in the playroom.  At our school we recycle paper, plastic bottles and tin cans. We are striving to be an eco-friendly school!

• HOLA!! All our pupils are enjoying conversational Spanish classes with Julio from Madrid. Julio will be at our school every Friday until the end of June.  Gracias Julio!!

• Annual Spring clean took place during the week beginning Monday 5 May.  The purpose of this activity was to clean up our grounds and we got paid for doing it!!

• Bushmills Residential Trip for P6 and P7 pupils - Mon 19 - Thurs 22 May - an exciting outdoor educational experience was had by our older pupils.  We teamed up with pupils from Kilross and Desertmartin Primary Schools for this enjoyable trip.  See the photo gallery for some great photos.

• School closed Friday 23 May and Mon 26 May

• Sports Day - Monday 9 June 2008

• Fun Night - Fri 20 June. Our Parent support Group are organising a night not to be missed, with a climbing wall, bouncy slide, barbecue and lots more! The evening will kick off with a fancy dress parade...the boys and girls can't wait!

• School Trip - Monday 23 June.  This year, we are going to the Jet Centre at Coleraine and then onto the beach at Portrush for a picnic.  Let's hope the sun shines!

• Last day of term - Mon 30 June at 12 noon