Waringstown Primary School

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.

Please click the Read More link for more photos

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.'

View the embedded image gallery online at:
https://waringstownps.co.uk/?start=99#sigProId849865ecda

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.

Click 'read more' to see some pictures.

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:

Nursery Enjoy A Visit To Armagh Planetarium

Details: Category: Nursery News; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 12:07

The children enjoyed a trip to Armagh Planetarium. They enjoyed watching a show about Space in the large dome and they also made rockets which they got to blast up into the air! A great day learning about Space!

October / November Newsheet 2019

Details: Category: Newsletters; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 11:50

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Primary 2 Enjoy A Visit From Dr Wethers

Details: Category: Primary 2; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 11:11

Primary 2 had an exciting visit from Dr Wethers to help us learn more about our topic ‘Wonderful Me’. Dr Wethers showed us lots of pictures of what our bodies look like on the inside and we looked at real x-ray pictures.

He described a typical day in his job and the children enjoyed asking lots of interesting questions. A big thank you to Dr Wethers for taking time out of his busy week to come and talk to us.

Christmas Post Box Opens for Business!

Details: Category: News; Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 10:40

The School Christmas Post Box will be in operation from Monday 02 December until Wednesday 18 December. During this time the children may post Christmas cards to their friends within the school. The Post Box operates from our Central Mall.

Please make sure names are written clearly on the front of the cards along with the class to which they have to be delivered.

eg Jonathan Woodshanks

P4 Mrs J McElhinney

There are now over 430 children in the school who will undoubtedly wish to send cards to their friends. Therefore, a huge number of cards go into the post box and sorting takes quite a while each morning.

As usual, any amount raised will go to The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Belfast, so there will be a suggested donation of 50p to cover all cards posted by each child.

We thank you for your valued support.