Waringstown Primary School

Primary 1 Send Off Santa Letters

Details: Category: Primary 1; Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 14:56

Primary One children recently took a walk to the village post box to post off their letters to Santa. The children came to school with ideas of what gift they would like and decorated their letters beautifully. We then wrote the address onto the envelope to make sure they will reach Santa successfully. When we arrived at the post box we met a postman in his post van and got a picture taken with him. We are now waiting patiently on a reply from Santa and are trying to be extra good before Christmas Day!

Primary 1 Visit The Greengrocers

Details: Category: Primary 1; Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 14:20

As part of our Green Topic, Primary One went to the village greengrocers to investigate what fruit and vegetables are green. We selected green peppers, green grapes, green apples, pears, celery and lettuce to purchase and took them back to school to taste. We then recorded in our World Around Us books which fruits and vegetables we found tasty and which ones we weren’t so keen on!

Thank you to the greengrocer and thank you also to Mr McKittrick who accompanied us on our walk to ensure we crossed the road safely. We enjoyed every part of this village walk!

P4G Rugby World Cup Assembly

Details: Category: Primary 4; Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 11:59

This morning Mr Gault's P4s performed their assembly on the Rugby World Cup.

They talked about how rugby was formed and how the Rugby World Cup was organised. They also talked about the different teams, their supporters and their crests. This led us onto talk about our own School Crest and our identity with Waringstown Primary School. We also looked at our identity in Christ.

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Another successful Bag 2 School collection

Details: Category: Eco Achievements; Published: Thursday, 05 December 2019 10:34

A huge thank you for all your donations for our Bag2School collection. The items were collected yesterday and will be making their way to Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.

The weight of all our collections came to 292.5kgs, which has raised £117.00 for the school. We have been participating in this initiative for four years now and in total have raised £927.24. This money is used by our School Eco Council to purchase things for their work. Items in the past have included water butts, bird boxes and several items for sensory motor activities.

Many thanks indeed for helping us with this unique recycling and fundraising opportunity.

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Primary 7 Argory Trip

Details: Category: Primary 7; Published: Wednesday, 04 December 2019 15:14

On Tuesday Primary 7 stepped back into the Victorian era at The Argory near Armagh.

The visit connected with the current World Around Us topic of The Victorians. The children were involved in a most creative day as they found out that so many of our modern day Christmas traditions have their roots from Victorian times. Children made Victorian Christmas cards using a technique of quilling and also made a corn angel. The fact that wealthy and poor children had a totally different Christmas 'experience' was also developed over the day.

The day was finished with Mr McCambley playing the organ and everyone singing 'Away in a Manger' on the landing of this beautiful Victorian house.

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Election 2019

Details: Category: News; Published: Tuesday, 03 December 2019 16:16

Dear parents

Please be advised that the Primary School and Nursery Unit will be closed on Thursday 12 December, 2019 due to the Westminster Election.

School re-opens as normal on Friday 13 December.

Remember that Friday 13 December is Freddie Fitness Day so children should wear non-uniform sports clothes with suitably supportive footwear.

A further point to remember is that wb Monday 16 December children will only require 4 days dinner money should they avail of a cooked meal as the school closes at 12 noon on Friday 20 December, 2019.

Children return to school on Monday 06 January, 2020.

Thank you for your continued support!

C McCambley

(Principal)

Litter Awareness in Primary 4

Details: Category: Eco activities and competitions; Published: Tuesday, 03 December 2019 12:20

Pamela Hanna from Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council came in to speak to our P4s about Litter Awareness. She talked about protecting our environment and preserving our community. We looked at the damages to wildlife and how our community should look! Our pupils were informed about what our Council do to stop people littering and the message of what we can do to be create less litter was talked about.

Now its up to us to 'PASS IT ON.'

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Christmas Dinner on Thursday 05 December!

Details: Category: News; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 15:08

Dear parents

Please be advised that on Thursday 05 December it is our School Christmas Dinner.

Mrs V McCormick and her Kitchen Team are preparing a delicious meal consisting of:

Roast turkey, cocktail sausages, stuffing, gravy, carrots, peas, sprouts ,mashed & roast potatoes.

Dessert:

A rocket lolly or yoghurt & fruit.

Primary 3 pizza making

Details: Category: Primary 3; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 14:52

Recently all our Primary 3 pupils got to make a savory and a sweet pizza on their 'unhealthy' day, as part of their 'Healthy Me' Topic. They loved getting into the staff room to use the oven. The pizza's were also incredibly tasty.

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Primary 3 Sentinus Robotic's Day

Details: Category: Primary 3; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 14:49

Primary 3 had a fantastic day creating their own robotic cars, which you can see if you click the 'read more' link below.

We want to say a huge thank you to Sentinus for joining us in school to host this event.

Primary 5 Achieve Half Marathon Distance

Details: Category: Primary 5; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 14:33

Primary 5 pupils completed their Half Marathon of 13.1 miles on what turned out to be a very pleasant Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 43 Primary 5 children crossed the finishing line to achieve their Half Marathon Medal. All other Primary 5 children supported their peers by marshalling the route and encouraging the runners on their way round. Well done to all!

The celebration mile allowed parents, grandparents and other spectators to join in and support the runners. The PSNI were present, with Constable Anderson and Constable Brown distributing the Race packs to the children crossing the finishing line. Mr Mitchell, our very own P6 teacher (and Glenavon football player) presented each runner with a medal and certificate, alongside Mr McCambley. Our Race packs were very kindly sponsored by Moutrays, PSNI and Intersport, Rushmere Shopping Centre. A special THANK YOU to the PSNI for their kind sponsorship of goodies for our race packs and also for coming along and supporting the Celebration Mile! The children really enjoyed the extra treat of getting to see inside the police car!

Mrs Williamson and Miss McAnearney enjoyed leading the Half Marathon Club this term and have been delighted with the children's enthusiasm throughout the 7 week programme and would like to congratulate each child on their Half Marathon achievement. A huge thank you to our marshalls and also to Miss Duncan for all her assistance on the day. Take a look through the gallery below, thank you to Mrs Peacocke for being our photographer: