Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit,  Cookstown, County Tyrone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Welcome

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit! We are delighted to have you visit our newly revamped website. At Orritor, we take immense pride in our high-achieving students and the strong sense of community that defines our school. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our academic achievements and the holistic development of each child.

Our school is dedicated to providing exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We believe in nurturing not just the mind, but also the heart, fostering values and attitudes that will help our students become responsible and compassionate adults. Our caring and secure environment is the foundation upon which our students thrive.

We are proud of our collaborative approach, working together with parents, guardians, and the wider community to create a supportive network for our students. This partnership is essential in helping our children succeed and grow, both academically and personally. We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication and welcome your involvement in our school community.

Thank you for your interest in Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit. We hope you find our website informative and helpful. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Together, we can ensure that every child at Orritor has the opportunity to shine.

Mr I. Cheevers 

(Principal of Orritor Primary School)

 

Latest News

2nd Jan 2026
We hope you had a lovely Christmas with family and friends, and Happy New Year!...
 
 
 
 
1st Jan 2026
Wishing all our pupils, parents, staff, and friends a fantastic start to 2026. Thank...
 
 
 
 
29th Dec 2025
Term 2A Clubs    Clubs on Monday – Wednesday can be booked...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Monday, 5th January 2026
Christmas Holidays - School off
Tuesday, 6th January 2026
Term 2 Begins
Art Club with Miss Thompson (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Hockey Club - Term 2A (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Wednesday, 7th January 2026
Nursery and Primary 1 Applications Process Opens @ 12pm
33 Activities Basketball - Year 1 to Year 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
33 Activities Futsal - Year 4 to Year 7 (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Woodwork Club with Mr Millington (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Thursday, 8th January 2026
Assembly with Reverend Lecky
Sports City - Dance Club (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Sports City - Dance Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Friday, 9th January 2026
Primary 6 Swimming
Monday, 12th January 2026
Games Club - Term 2A (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Netball Club - Term 2A (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Tuesday, 13th January 2026
Manchester Trip Payment Due
Art Club with Miss Thompson (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Hockey Club - Term 2A (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
33 Activities Basketball - Year 1 to Year 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
33 Activities Futsal - Year 4 to Year 7 (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Woodwork Club with Mr Millington (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Thursday, 15th January 2026
Assembly with Reverend Lecky
Sports City - Dance Club (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Sports City - Dance Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Friday, 16th January 2026
Primary 6 Swimming
 

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