The P4 and P5 children had their final visit to Kilrea Library on Thursday. This week they learned about using the Library Service Website to access information from Encyclopaedia Britannica for doing homework projects.They also listened to a story called 'Clicking Chicken' which focused on Internet Safety. The children had prepared 'Thank You ' cards for Anne and Jean, who over the past three weeks, have shown them how to use the library.
Congratulations to all the children who received certificates in Assembly for September 2016. Certificates were awarded for : 'Remembering to Choose a Healthy Break', 'Working Well with Others' and 'Lovely Manners'.
The P6 and P7 classes from our school, along with pupils from Carrowreagh and Damhead, visited the RADAR (Risk Avoidance and Danger Awareness Resource) Centre in Belfast. RADAR is Northern Ireland's first and only, life sized, interactive safety and life skills education centre. This unique and innovative centre has a full sized street scene, with a house, bus, train, fire station, courtroom, prison cell, shop, boat and much, much more.
The children, through interactive, informative and fun workshops were given the opportunity to explore dangers in a risk free setting. This included learning about protecting our environment, safety on our roads and fire dangers in our homes. The most memorable part of the day was when the children were given goggles, which when worn, showed them the effect of using alcohol.
It was with mixed emotions that we said goodbye to Mr Nigel Fleck, our school caretaker for the past two years. Nigel has carried out his role as caretaker to the very highest standard, keeping both inside and outside of our school clean, neat and tidy at all times. Whilst we are sad to see Nigel go, we do congratulate him on his new post as caretaker in the Buick Primary School, Cullybackey.
Gary Blair from the Ulster Scots Society, presented P6/7 with a plaque of achievement to commemorate the completion of a twinning project with Monreagh National School in Donegal. Earlier on this year, P6/7 corresponded with the school via emails and they also met up with this school for a trip in Londonderry.
On Wednesday 21st September (International Day of Peace), P6/7 children, along with children from St Patrick's Primary, took part in the largest youth led peace celebration to be held in Northern Ireland. It was called 'Amazing the Space'. It took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre at Long Kesh. Each school wrote a peace pledge which was attached to a 'Peace Tree'. This tree will be on show at the Eikon Centre.
Primary 4 and Primary 5 children went to Kilrea on Thursday morning. The librarians talked to the children about Fiction Books. The children practised getting into alphabetical order by surname, to show how books are sorted in the library. They had a tour of the library and they did a wordsearch. They also listened to a story and most importantly they were able to borrow books from the library. They are really looking forward to their next two visits to the library.
Each year in September we give the children an opportunity to write a 'Lunchtime Prayer' The winning prayer will be said by everyone, before eating lunch or dinner in the dining hall every day. We had some really great prayers and pictures. Our winning prayer was a combination of two prayers written by Isaac and Peri, both in P4. Other winners were :- Tilly P1, Sam P2, Lucy P3, Jodie P4, Alexander P5, Aaron P6 and Lydia P7.
In June many of our children entered posters to the 'Farm Safety Competition' run by Health and Safety Executive. We were delighted to receive the wonderful news that Stephen had won 1st Prize in Key Stage 1. He will receive a £50 Gift Card. Robyn also won 3rd Prize and will receive a £20 Gift Card. Our school will receive a cheque for £150. The winning posters will be framed and will be published in next year's 'Farm Safety Calendar'. Winners will also be announced on Health and Safety Executive Website & Social Media.
Congratulations to Nicole who passed her Grade 1 Violin Exam with Merit. Nicole worked really hard with her teacher Miss Nicholl to achieve this great result.
We are delighted to welcome seven new children into P1. We have five boys and two girls. They have already settled into the routines of school. They have been enjoying learning in their classroom and also in the playroom.
P2 children enjoyed harvesting some of the carrots planted from seed last term. Unfortunately the slugs got to our cabbages before we did!
We hope everyone has had lovely summer holidays and is looking forward to a new school year. Welcome back!
