Credit Union Quiz Winners

Ballynahinch Credit Union were keen to build on the success of last year's Credit Union quiz and our...

Catholic Schools Week Celebrations

St Patrick’s can proudly look back on a wonderful range of events held to celebrate Catholic Sc...

February Newsletter

  St Patrick’s Primary School, Ballynahinch Newsletter February 2012 www.stpatricksps.co.uk &nb...

Dougal loves reading

We are delighted to welcome the latest additon to our staff, Dougal the dog.  Dougal and his h...

P6 and P7 visit Stormont

After the success of our elections for the Schools Council the P6 and 7 classes set off to Parliamen...

  • Credit Union Quiz Winners

    Friday, 03 February 2012 15:44
  • Catholic Schools Week Celebrations

    Friday, 03 February 2012 15:35
  • February Newsletter

    Monday, 30 January 2012 12:17
  • Dougal loves reading

    Monday, 30 January 2012 11:43
  • P6 and P7 visit Stormont

    Friday, 27 January 2012 11:00

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Credit Union Quiz Winners

Ballynahinch Credit Union were keen to build on the success of last year's Credit Union quiz and our school were keen to help so once again we agreed to host the competition for local schools in the area.  Little did we know that the interest had grown since last year and our school hall was packed to capacity with 15 tables from 8 different schools. 

The children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon of questions and although there was much competition the event was taken in good spirit.

Our school entered a team in the under eleven section and a team in the over eleven section.  The over eleven section was fiercely contested but our boys and girls did tremendously well in achieving fourth place.

Whilst this was a great achievement our under eleven team did even better.  There were huge cheers from our supporters and from the team itself as they were announced as winners of the A section.

We wish them the best of luck as they progress now  to the regional final in Belfast in March!

 

 

 

 

Catholic Schools Week Celebrations

St Patrick’s can proudly look back on a wonderful range of events held to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.

Amongst other things, the children learned about St Brigid and St Blaise, made St Brigid’s crosses, made a special visit to Mass and took part in assemblies. However, the highlight of the week had to be Grandparents Day, with over seventy grannies and grandads of the P1-3 childen coming along to take part in a special assembly and visit their grandchild’s classroom.

 Sincere thanks to those Grandparents whotook the time to come along.  We hope you enjoyed your day!

 

 

February Newsletter

 

St Patrick’s Primary School, Ballynahinch

Newsletter

February 2012

www.stpatricksps.co.uk

 

P1 applications

The closing date for application to P1 is now closed.  However, late applications will still be accepted.  Remember, you must still apply for a primary school place if your child currently attends the Nursery.  Completed forms should be returned to reception.

 

Parking in the Drop-Off point

Parents are asked to avoid parking in the drop-off point at the end of the school day as on a number of occasions the main entrance to the school has been blocked by vacant cars. Please help to ensure that, should there be a major incident in the school, emergency services will be able to gain access.  If the main gates continue to be blocked at the end of the school day then access to the drop-off point will be withdrawn from 1.00pm – 3.30pm

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Dougal loves reading

We are delighted to welcome the latest additon to our staff, Dougal the dog. 

Dougal and his handler Fiona come to our school to listen to boys and girls read every week.  Their work is part of the Book Buddies programme and our school is the first in Northern Ireland to pilot this novel approach to reading. The programme has been in place in the USA for more than ten years and assessment has shown that it can have a very positive impact on reading. 

So far the children are really enjoying this experience!

 

P6 and P7 visit Stormont

After the success of our elections for the Schools Council the P6 and 7 classes set off to Parliament Buildings, Stormont, to learn about the local assembly and how it works.  The children benefitted from having a fantastic guide who took them around the various rooms, gave them an insight into the history of the building and told interesting stories about different members of the assembly.