School News

Today we held a special assembly to mark the retirement of our dear colleague and friend Mrs Teresa Fox after over thirty years of service. Teresa was presented with gifts on behalf of our Board of Governors, Staff, Parents and Children.  Our special assembly was lead by our fantastic Pupil Leaders

P3 Trips! Primary 3 had a wonderful time learning all about Christmas through the ages. They even got to meet Santa Claus! They also recently went to the Armagh County Museum to learn about old toys as part of their World Around Us topic.

P6 Curriculum Focus:  As part of their World Around Us Topic on Electricity Primary 6 made electric circuits with a switch and bulb to make their Christmas Tree Light Up.  A fantastic effort by all the children who thoroughly enjoyed the topic!!  Many thanks to Melissa and Mr Farrell who supporte

The Primary Six Class thoroughly enjoyed the Singing Schools’ Advent Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh on Wednesday.  Many thanks to Mrs Orla Nugent @Orla Nugent and Mrs Sarah Jane Kelly for delivering the programme in our school on a weekly basis.  Thanks also to Mr Woods and Melissa for

During November we have been remembering all our deceased family and friends.  Many thanks to Mr Woods for leading us in our ‘Loving Kindness’ prayer  during our Morning Assemblies and at our Wednesday Morning Rosary Group.

Congratulations to Alix in P6 who came 2nd in the Monsignor Murray Poetry Competition.  The children were asked to write about a key historical event or place of local interest.  Alix’s poem tells the story of the recently refurbished Derrynoose Heritage Group Derrynoose Banner. A super poem tha

Cumann na mbunscol Indoor Hurling & Camogie:  Congratulations our Camogie and Hurling Teams who participated excellently at the recent indoor competition.  Many thanks to Mrs Gollogly, Mr Woods and James for supporting and mentoring the teams.

Bring & Buy Sale including Car Boot Sale:  Many thanks to all who donated and supported our Bring & Buy Sale.  Special thanks to Nigel, Bernice and Hugh Renaghan for supplying their delicious potatoes.  These went down a treat.  A total of approximately £900 was raised for school funds

Curriculum Focus: Primary 2 Primary 2 had a Teddy Bear’s Picnic this week as part of their Bears topic in World Around Us!

Maith sibh agus ádh mór to this year’s Altar Servers. Thank you to Mrs Hamilton for co-ordinating our pupils in this important role for our parish.