News

Author Tim Bailie Visits WPS

Details: Category: News; Published: Thursday, 09 May 2024 09:42

We were very privileged to welcome the author, Tim Bailie into school. Every class had the opportunity to meet him and take part in a session where he introduced and read one of his books, ‘Mouse and the Moon Rocket.’ Tim talked to the children about the moral of the story which is to always help others and never worry about asking for help when we need it.

It was an inspiring day for the children to meet an author and hopefully this will encourage the children to keep reading for enjoyment and maybe even try writing a story of their own.

Thank you to all who purchased Tim’s book. He was blown away by the support and generosity. We hope you enjoy reading the story at home.

You can check out his website and other books using the link below.

https://www.timbailiebooks.com/

Primary 4- Forest School

Details: Category: News; Published: Friday, 03 May 2024 12:54

Primary four have been learning about Perimeter and Area in Numeracy. This week in our Forest School session, the boys and girls were using non-standard units to measure the perimeter and area of a square. See images below.

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Primary 2 learn about capacity

Details: Category: News; Published: Friday, 19 April 2024 13:05

Primary 2 had lots of fun exploring the various capacities (half full, almost full, almost empty etc.)

As a follow up, they worked together in small groups to colour and order the given capacities.

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World Down Syndrome Day

Details: Category: News; Published: Thursday, 21 March 2024 16:18

Today, marks World Down Syndrome Day. It was great to see the children coming to school with their crazy hairstyles and brightly coloured socks. We would like to thank you for your kind donations for the Goal Line Youth Trust, a charity which has helped Lucie and her family throughout her childhood. If you haven’t already donated and would like to, please do so via Eduspot. Please view the images below.

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Suzie visits Primary 7

Details: Category: News; Published: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 21:30

Suzie Taylor visited Primary 7 on Tuesday afternoon to run a workshop all about identity and characteristics we all aspire to: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness and Self-control. It was a fun packed afternoon of games, thought provoking questions and drama. We are all looking forward to Suzie's return in June for the 'It's Your Move' programme.

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Portadown Speech and Drama Festival 2024

Details: Category: News; Published: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:28

At this year's festival Waringstown Primary School again achieved tremendous results in the Primary School Classes.

Out of the classes entered the school received four 1st places, ten 2nd places, ten 3rd places and sixteen certificates of High Commendation.

Ellie Woods won the 'Flower Shop' Cup at the final awards ceremony.

It is to Mrs Brown's great credit that she provides such a wonderful enrichment to the children's education and to sustain such a high quality of success over the years.

Congratulations to ALL who took part and THANK YOU to Mrs J Brown!

P7 Girl's Hockey- McCloy Tournament

Details: Category: News; Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2024 15:41

The girl’s hockey team travelled to Lurgan College to participate in the McCloy cup tournament.

The girl’s had a tough section. Their first match was against a tough Millington team, which they managed to secure a 1-0 win.

Next was Maralin and the girls drew nil all.

The next two matches were against two strong teams, Bocombra and Kingspark.

The girls put up a great fight but were beaten in both matches.

Well done to all involved.

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Titanic Visit Primary 7

Details: Category: News; Published: Monday, 11 March 2024 14:58

TITANIC VISIT As part of our WAU topic on the Titanic both p7 classes spent a very interesting day visiting the Titanic exhibition in Belfast. We had the pleasure of being taken through the Titanic experience by an excellent tour guide who provided the children with many fascinating facts. The tour took us through nine galleries, telling the story of RMS Titanic, from her design in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and tragic end. The galleries are innovative and interactive with many features including diving to the depth of the ocean to explore where RMS Titanic now rests. The Titanic story is told at Titanic Belfast in a fresh and insightful way. Many of the galleries capture the excitement of launch day, as well as transporting us from four embarkation ports, Belfast, Southampton, Cherbourg and Queenstown (now known as Cobh) to Titanic’s deck promenade. The children were not only able to see and hear the ocean and feel the ships engines rumbling on board at the Palm Court Café but could also meet Fredrick Dent Ray, a dining room steward and survivor. The Maiden Voyage gallery includes an original first class luncheon menu dated April 14, 1912, as well as the last letter ever to be written on board the Titanic by Eva Harte. The visit concluded with a chance to lunch on the Nomadic and have a tour of this amazing restored Tender Boat.

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Happy Mother`s Day From P7

Details: Category: News; Published: Monday, 11 March 2024 14:33

Primary 7 wants to wish all Mother`s a very Happy Mother`s Day.

Please take a look at our class pictures of our children and their individually painted pots and flowers.

NI Primary Schools Road Safety Quiz Finals

Details: Category: News; Published: Monday, 11 March 2024 12:36

On Monday 4th March four of our P7 children travelled to the Glenavon Hotel (Cookstown) to represent Waringstown Primary School at the Road Safe NI Charity Quiz finals. This is the first time we've entered a team into this competition and in January our four were the tops of the heats in Armagh/Craigavon.

Although we didn't win the finals, we are so proud of how the children represented the school and themselves.

A huge thankyou to Mrs Erskine and Mrs Humphreys who prepared the team so well, and also to Mr Gault, Mrs Peacocke and Mrs Humprheys for travelling with the team to the finals.

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Big Walk and Wheel Challenge 11-22 March

Details: Category: News; Published: Friday, 08 March 2024 11:42

Waringstown Primary School are taking part in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel Challenge from 11-22 March. We are encouraging all pupils to take part by walking, scooting or cycling to school. All active journeys to school will be recorded daily by the class teacher and there will be a prize for the most active class.

Why take part?

Travelling actively and sustainably has never been so important, it helps pupils arrive to school alert and ready to start the day and helps create a nicer environment around the school.

Eco Team