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• Shannaghmore Day 1

  Mon 19 Feb 2018

  It was great to wake to temperatures of 11 degrees and not the wintry cold of the last few weeks. The weather has been kind to us today and the kids have made full use of it. The bus left promptly at 9.35am and the journey to Newcastle was brief and bar a quick detour at Moneyslane pretty normal. The group arrived at 11.00am and were given a quick safety talk and fire drill with the instructors. The rooms were organised and the groups set off to the stores to gather all their gear and hang it up in the changing rooms. Some free time around the grounds was followed by a lunch of sausage rolls, spaghetti hoops and chips which was happily wolfed down.

   

  After lunch the whole group went canoeing on Castlewellan lake which was great fun and ended with a lot of wet teachers and children! Dinner was a lovely chicken pie, carrots and creamed potatoes followed by apple pie and cream. Twenty minutes free time brought us to the night time activity of a moonlit walk along Murlough Beach. The weather was beautiful to start with but it soon changed and the wind and rain arrived as we headed back to the buses. A final stop at the shop of provisions and the £5 from each pupil was greatly appreciated by Supervalu.

   

  Fifteen minutes in the common room with a few treats and then the group were heading up to bed at 9.45pm with lights to be out at 10.00pm. Great first day and some very tired P6's.

     

• Barnabas Award

  Wed 17 Jan 2018
  Congratulations to Caleb Ferguson (P4) on winning the Barnabas Award. This award is presented by Professor Alan Woodside OBE to a pupil who is consistently encouraging others and shows a wonderful ability to think of others before himself. Well done Caleb!

• Football

  Thu 14 Dec 2017
  Recently, the school football team took part in the annual Tandragee Recreation Centre 5-a-side competition. Tandragee had won this trophy for the last three years but it was not to be in 2017. The boys played extremely well but unfortunately came runners-up in the final. Well done boys.

• Open Afternoon 2017

  Thu 14 Dec 2017
  The school Open Afternoon will take place on Friday 15th December. Prospective P1 parents for 2018 are very welcome from 2.15-3.15pm.

• Edinburgh Trip Day 3

  Thu 15 Jun 2017
  It was another early start today with bedroom doors being knocked at 7.40am. Some tired P7s made their way to the dining area to refuel with a selection of cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast. The group boarded the bus at 9.15am and our itinerary today took us back into Edinburgh to visit Dynamic Earth in the morning and then onto Butterfly and Insect World in the afternoon. This was definitely the highlight of the day with the group getting to grips literally with hissing cockroaches, stick insects, giant millipedes, a python and of course a tarantula. The group were very brave including the teachers!!!!! I must also mention that the group were set a challenge of trying to find the notorious and nearly extinct three legged haggis. They're still looking!
  
  Following a tea of chicken nuggets, beans and chips we headed off to the cinema at 6.45pm to watch Pirates of the Caribbean. This of course required a quick top up of treats in the from of 'pick n mix', popcorn and some sort of cold coffee ice cream drink from Starbucks. This was very popular. The film was over two hours long and very funny. A short journey back to the hotel and the group were preparing for bed at 10.00pm. Lights were out for 10.30pm. Another full but exciting day. Goodnight everyone!!!

• Edinburgh Trip Day2

  Wed 14 Jun 2017
  The weather was great today. An early wake up call at 7.30-7.45am had the children heading for breakfast at 8.15am. A choice of apple/orange juice, with cereal, toast and a cooked breakfast of sausage,bacon,fried egg and potato bread was wolfed down in double quick time. By 9.15am the group were on the move and heading for Edinburgh. Edinburgh was extremely busy today due to a recently docked cruise liner and we eventually picked up our guide in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. We were entertained by tales from historical times, Harry Potter and of course Greyfriar's Bobby. The guide then brought the group through Edinburgh Castle, encountering the dungeons (some temptation encountered here) and of course the one o'clock gun. This was a special treat as we were invited to bring six children into the secure firing area. A very loud bang and serious vibration!!!! 
  
  We then headed across the spectacular Forth Road bridge to Deep Sea World. A quick journey around the aquarium on the moving walk way brought us to a scheduled talk on sharks. The group then watched the seals being fed and explored the exhibits and inevitably the pick'n'mix in the shop! A tea of burger or hot dog with beans or vegetables and chips or potatoes was polished off with swiss roll and ice cream.
  
  There was also a special event at tea today as it was Callum's birthday. A chorus of happy birthday was followed by presents and cake. The evening activity of ten pin bowling was really enjoyed by the kids. However, it was a dark day in the history of bowling as Mr McC lost to Mrs D by 1pt! A travesty! A tragedy of Ancient Greek proportions but another great day was had by all. In bed for 10.00pm for a group of very tired kids. Good night everyone.

• Edinburgh Trip Day1

  Tue 13 Jun 2017
  It was an early start this morning with the group assembling at 5.15am. A quick wave goodbye and we were on our way to Belfast harbour. The sailing left promptly at 7.30am and it was a very calm crossing. After a stop in Girvan we got to the Glasgow Science Fair for 12.30pm. Lunch was followed by a 3D iMax show on 'Under the Sea' which was quite spectacular. Two hours in the Science Mall and a trip to the shop finished off this part of day. Some very tired legs!!! A lovely tea and a walk/football session around Callendar House and the group was ready for bed at 9.30pm with lights out at 10pm. Great first day.

• Sports Day Winners - 2017

  Tue 06 Jun 2017

• Swimming Gala 2017

  Thu 18 May 2017
  17 pupils  travelled to Cascades Swimming Pool today for the Annual Large Schools Gala.  I would just like to say a huge thank you to all children who put themselves forward for selection. Some individual pupils attained medals for their races and the P6 boys relay team secured a third place medal position. Well done pupils!  Everyone gave of their best and were a credit to our school and most of all to their parents.  It was lovely to have a class of spectators with us to support our swimmers and wonderful that some of our parents were able to attend the event also.  Thanks to all staff involved.

  

• Traffic Management System

  Fri 28 Apr 2017
  The Traffic Management System will open on Tuesday 2nd May from 8.00am. The new arrangement involves a one way system with a drop off zone and a short term parking area. This should help remove a number of cars from the Ballymore Road and ease congestion. I would ask parents and guardians to follow the guidance and help provide a safer environment for our pupils.  Further guidance and a site guide can be found in 'About Us-Key Information'.