Waringstown Primary School

An Amazing Easter Bonnet Parade!

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 12:28

We have had a fantastic response to the Easter Bonnet Competition. The Easter Bunny had a difficult job choosing the winners from each class as each Bonnet was amazing!

All the entries were outstanding!! Well done to all who entered.

Many thanks once again for your continued support.

Have an egg-citing Easter!! A picture of the winners will follow!

Easter Fun In Primary One

Details: Category: Primary 1; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 11:40

Easter Fun In Primary One

Easter Bunnies, Bonnets and Baking In The Nursery

Details: Category: Nursery News; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 11:20

Easter Bunnies, Bonnets and Baking in the nursery!

James Grant's Mummy and Daddy came to visit the Nursery with their rabbits Honey and Biscuit. All the nursery children enjoyed learning about rabbits and how to take care of them and they got to brush and stroke them too!

A Farewell To Mrs Johns

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 11:08

Waringstown Primary School recently came together for a morning assembly to say a fond farewell to Mrs K Johns, one of our classroom assistants, who has worked with us for just over 11 years. Mrs Johns has recently qualified as a Teacher and we congratulate her on this success. We shall miss Mrs Johns from the school very much as she has become a familiar figure to the Pupils and Staff alike. We wish her every blessing as she moves on now to new pastures.

P3 Trip to Cultra

Details: Category: Primary 3; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 10:52

Primary Three headed to Cultra as part of their Space topic to see Tim Peake’s return capsule . The class had a wonderful time trying on an astronaut’s space suit and learning all about Tim Peake’s adventure. The children enjoyed interacting with all the different vehicles in the centre.

View the embedded image gallery online at:
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Digital Leaders Announced In Assembly

Details: Category: Our E-Safety; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 10:26

Following the application process for Digital Leaders, the DL Teachers had over 50 applications to work through. The successful 14 Digital Leaders from Primary 5, 6 and 7 were presented with their Digital Leaders Badge in Assembly.

The Digital Leaders Team will be responsible for problem solving with iPads, working with teachers to help them with lessons and helping fellow pupils to use the ipads. It is a big responsibility and we know they will be great at the job. The teachers are very much looking forward to having them help with iPad lessons in school.

Congratulations to all the Digital Leaders!

Primary 5 Enjoy A Visit To Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

Details: Category: Primary 5; Published: Friday, 12 April 2019 10:14

Primary 5 enjoyed a visit to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre at Oxford Island. Their current topic is Living Things within the World Around Us and they have been busy preparing for this visit. The children enjoyed the opportunity to walk around the extensive grounds, identifying flowers and minibeasts. They also got to hunt for minibeasts and go pond dipping.

The children really enjoyed the educational visit and gained much from it. Follow the link to find out more about Lough Neagh Discovery Centre: www.discoverloughneagh.com. Please click on Read More to view our photographs and enjoy!

P4 Forest School - Week 5

Details: Category: Forest Schools; Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2019 14:50

This week, with it being the last week before Easter, we decided to do R.E. through Forest School. The children were placed in groups and asked to create one bible scene using only what they found around them. During the conclusion, each group had a chance to explain what they created and what it meant to them.

There were some fantastic creations. Click 'read more' to see them, along with the children enjoying their outdoor learning

Primary 6 Visit 'The National Stadium'

Details: Category: Primary 6; Published: Monday, 08 April 2019 15:58

On Monday 8th April both Primary 6 classes enjoyed a tour of our National Stadium in Belfast. The children were introduced to the 'greats' in our past history. They then got a tour of the stadium, including the changing rooms. To end with, we all enjoyed an IFA run workshop. The whole day proved a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience. Please click the link below to view today's photos.

Keep Your Eye Out For The Easter Bunny In WPS!

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: Friday, 05 April 2019 23:05

As Easter is approaching we are once again planning our Easter Egg-stravaganza!! The children have been eggs-cited about the competitions which have been actively ongoing in school:

Guess the number of eggs in the jar 20p 1 guess or 6 guesses £1.00

Guess the chicks name 20p 1 guess or 6 guesses £1.00

Design your own Easter Bonnet open for all year groups. Judging will take place on Thursday 11 April. Please make sure your bonnet is in school on or before Thursday 11 April.

There will be a prize for the best boy and best girl bonnet, the Easter Bunny will pick the most colourful and creative design. All prizes will be awarded in assembly on Friday 12 April.

Keep a watchful eye out for the Easter Bunny!!