Orritor Primary School & Nursery Unit – Weekly Newsletter

After-School Clubs

Our After-School Clubs continued this week, providing pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 with a wide variety of enjoyable activities once the school day ends. From sports to creative sessions, children are thoroughly enjoying the opportunities on offer.

There is still time for pupils to get involved – if you would like your child to join, please contact the school office .

Assembly with Rev. Lecky

We were delighted to welcome Rev. Lecky back to school to lead assembly this week. He continued his engaging series exploring the amazing animals God has created , which the children thoroughly enjoyed. There is lots of excitement already about discovering which animal will feature next week!

P6 Future Visions Programme

Primary 6 had a fantastic day on Thursday as part of their Future Visions programme. Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School visited Orritor Primary School & Nursery Unit, giving everyone the opportunity to meet their new friends again and take part in creative writing workshops . It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for both pupils and staff.

Excellent 8 Focus – Trust

This week’s Excellent 8 focus was Trust – being someone others can depend on, feel safe with and be honest towards. Trust is essential in building positive friendships, supportive classrooms and a caring school community.

Our pupils worked towards this focus in the following ways:

Nursery to P2 – being honest with teachers and friends, and keeping promises

P3 and P4 – showing honesty, reliability and supporting classmates

P5 to P7 – consistently demonstrating trustworthiness through honesty, reliability and respect

Well done to everyone for showing how trust can be practised every day!

P6 Swimming – Week 3

Primary 6 pupils enjoyed their third swimming session at the Leisure Centre this week. The children continue to make excellent progress, and it has been lovely to see their confidence grow with each session .

School Photography

Cool for School Photography visited school today to take individual photographs of the children . A mop‑up session will take place later in the term and details will be shared once confirmed.

A sincere thank you to Dougie for his time today and for making the experience such a positive one for the children .

Wishing Our Primary 7 Pupils Well

Best wishes to all our Primary 7 pupils who will receive their SEAG results tomorrow. Whatever the outcome, you should be extremely proud of the effort and commitment you have shown. Well done to all — you are a credit to Orritor Primary School & Nursery Unit.

Reminders

Breakfast Club & School Dinners

Please ensure Breakfast Club places and school dinners are booked by Monday at 8:00 a.m. for the Week 4 menu.

Parent–Teacher Meetings

Bookings for Parent–Teacher Meetings opened on Tuesday 20th January. A password has been sent via the School App to access the booking system.

The booking system will close on Thursday 29th January, so please ensure your appointment is booked before this date.

P6 Future Visions – Session 4

Primary 6 will take part in their next Future Visions session at MUSA next week. Pupils should bring a packed lunch .

Please do not book school dinners.

Upcoming Events

Futsal Tournament – 27th January @ Cookstown Leisure Centre

Shared Education Visits

Primary 1 – Wednesday 28th January @ An Creagan Please do not book dinners

Primary 2 – Friday 30th January @ An Creagan Please do not book dinners

Primary 4 – Friday 30th January @ Parkanaur Please do not book dinners

After-School Club Times

Primary 1–3: 1:50 – 2:50 p.m.

Primary 4–7: 2:50 – 3:50 p.m.

If your child uses the school bus, please ensure transport arrangements are updated for early club finishing times.

Reminder: Primary 6 Swimming takes place on Friday.

We wish everyone a lovely weekend and look forward to welcoming pupils back on Monday morning.