We celebrated our October Golden Assemblies with joy and pride! Pupils from Years 1–3 and Years 4–7 gathered for two uplifting assemblies, both beautifully led by our Year 4 children. A special highlight was the Prayer Service, performed by Year 4 to mark the Feast Days of All Saints and All Souls. Their thoughtful reflections, prayers and singing made for a very meaningful celebration.

During the assemblies, pupils were recognised for their achievements with Year 1 & 2 Headteacher Awards, Pupil of the Month and Accelerated Reading certificates. We also celebrated success beyond the classroom, delivered some important messages and reminders and wished all our October birthday girls and boys a very happy birthday! 

#GoldenAssembly #CelebratingSuccess #ProudOfOurPupils

Mrs. Wray’s P6 class had another special visit from baby Freya and her mummy Geraldine, as they explored Theme 2: 'Crying' in their Roots of Empathy programme.

Crying is one of the very first ways babies communicate. Whether Freya is tired, hungry, or just needs a cuddle, her cries tell us that something important is going on. And through watching and talking about her cues, our pupils are learning to be more understanding, more compassionate, and more in tune with the feelings of others.

Our Year 7 pupils had a wonderful time visiting Crumlin Integrated College for a special cultural celebration themed around Samhain—the final harvest and the beginning of winter, traditionally considered the Celtic New Year. The event was part of the college’s new initiative to celebrate culture and promote the Irish language in a warm and inclusive setting.

Pupils took part in a range of hands-on activities including Irish singing (Amhráin Gaeilge), storytelling and folklore, traditional cooking, and dancing. The sessions were lively, educational, and full of fun, helping pupils connect with Irish heritage in meaningful ways.

A huge thank you to Miss O’Kane, Mr Conlon, and the team at Crumlin Integrated College for their warm welcome and for creating such a memorable experience for our pupils.

#SamhainCelebration #IrishCulture #ThankYouCrumlinIntegrated 

Each term, our principal Mr. Traynor proudly celebrates the outstanding work of pupils across the school through a special whole-school display. From Nursery to Year 7, every class is represented with a carefully chosen piece of work that highlights effort, creativity, and achievement across a wide range of subjects and skills.

This term’s display showcases everything from imaginative writing and problem-solving in maths, to expressive artwork, STEM investigations, topic work, and more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the fantastic start we’ve made to the school year and to recognise the talents and hard work of our pupils.

The display not only celebrates individual and class success, but also strengthens our sense of community, pride, and shared achievement across the school. It’s a powerful way to highlight pupil voice and showcase the rich learning taking place each term.

#CelebratingOurWork #WholeSchoolSuccess #PupilPride 

This week, every class has been actively involved in a wide range of fun and engaging activities to mark Maths Week Ireland.

Pupils participated in online quizzes, tackled problem-solving challenges, explored outdoor maths trails, used ICT to deepen their understanding, and researched famous mathematicians.

All of these experiences were designed to build confidence and promote a positive attitude towards learning maths.

#MathsIsEverywhere #PositiveAboutMaths #MathsWeekIreland

We will be hosting a Hallowe’en Capers and Fancy Dress in school on Friday 24th October. Pupils will partake in a number of Hallowe’en activities to include artwork, storytelling, and party games. Pupils will also be watching a short presentation to alert them to the dangers of Fireworks and Sparklers and how to stay safe over the Hallowe’en Holidays.

Our ’Name the Witch’ competition will start on Monday 20th October and run until Thursday 23rd October. Our Pupil Council will visit the classrooms on this days. It is 20p per guess with a Hallowe’en Sweets Hamper for the winner!  Name of witch to be announced on Friday 24th October.

#NameThatWitch

Congratulations to our children in Primary 1 and Primary 2 who received this weeks Headteacher Award for a variety of wonderful traits. 

We are very proud of them all!

Our Eco Council did a fantastic job organising this year’s Hallowe’en Costume Swap and we were delighted with the response.  This annual eco initiative gives pre-loved costumes a second life, helping families save money while reducing waste and keeping items out of landfill. A win-win for both the environment and the pocket!

It was wonderful to see so many smiles and creative costumes.  The money raised will go towards enhancing our outdoor science classroom with new plants—bringing even more life and learning to our outdoor space.

There are still some costumes available for anyone who’d like to have a look—just pop in!

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and bought a costume.

Your support made this project another fang-tastic success!

We are delighted to have been selected to take part in the For Art’s Sake project — a vibrant, community-funded initiative designed to bring high-quality arts education into the classroom.

The first art form we studied was clay. As part of our participation in the project, Mrs Campbell’s P5 class had a fantastic opportunity to work with expert potter Andrea during a series of six hands-on clay workshops. Using our topic Another Time, Another Place as a stimulus, we explored the art and culture of Ancient Egypt.

We began by crafting simple pots and gradually progressed to creating detailed canopic jars, just like those used in ancient Egyptian burial rituals. One of the highlights was sculpting clay tiles featuring the iconic face of Tutankhamun. We also designed and moulded Egyptian-style jewellery, adding a creative twist to our historical journey.

Throughout the sessions, we learned professional techniques such as blending, using slip, and cross-hatching to join pieces of clay. Andrea kindly took some of our work to be fired in a kiln, making our creations durable and ready for the next exciting step—painting and decorating!

We’re looking forward to showcasing our beautiful, history-inspired artwork for everyone to admire. It’s been a truly memorable experience that brought the past to life through creativity and craftsmanship.  Many thanks Andrea!

Mrs Matthews’ Year 7 class had a fantastic experience today as part of Good Relations Week 2025, attending a special event hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in partnership with The Nerve Centre.

The day began with a visit to the inspiring Oliver Jeffers 'Seen' Exhibition at Mossley Mill Museum, which explores powerful themes of identity, belonging, and representation. Pupils then took part in a hands-on digital art workshop using Procreate on iPads, where they created their own digital self-portraits inspired by the exhibition.

Each pupil received a digital copy of their artwork to share back with the school, celebrating their creativity and personal expression. A huge thank you to the Good Relations Team and The Nerve Centre for providing such a meaningful and memorable opportunity!