🌟 Orritor PS & Nursery – Weekly Round-Up (Week 9) 🌟
7th Nov 2025
What a fantastic week back after the half-term break! It was wonderful to see all our pupils and staff return refreshed and ready for learning.
🎨 After-School Clubs
Our new 5-week block started with amazing numbers—over 60 pupils at hockey and netball, and other clubs at full capacity! 🙌
⚠️ Reminder: No clubs next week due to Parent Teacher Meetings.
🏊 Swimming Lessons
P7 pupils were back in the pool at Cookstown Leisure Centre, building confidence and improving strokes 💦👏
🙏 Reverend Bruce Assembly
Thank you to Reverend Bruce for a thoughtful assembly on Remembrance 🌺
⚽ Indoor Football Blitz
Huge well done to the boys who represented Orritor PS at the Tri-County Indoor Football Tournament! Tough games, great effort, and lots of enthusiasm 👏 We’re proud of you! 💛
🌍 Student Council & Eco Committee
Our new committees are up and running! Pupils are excited to make a positive difference in school 🌱💬
🌺 Poppy Appeal
Poppies on sale until Tuesday—thank you for your support!
🎨 Outdoor Learning Container Competition
Thank you for the amazing designs! We’re excited for the next stage—keep an eye on our website and socials 👀
📦 Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal
A huge thank you to everyone who has brought in a shoe box so far! Your kindness will make a big difference 💛 We’ve extended the deadline to Tuesday 11th November, so there’s still time to donate!
📝 Pre-Enrolment for Sept 2026
If your child is due to start Nursery or P1 in Sept 2026, complete our Pre-Enrolment Form to stay connected ✅
👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7ULTFwMfTb
📅 Open Afternoons
P1: Tue 2nd Dec
Nursery: Wed 3rd Dec
Come and see what makes Orritor special! 💛 Use the school website and Facebook page for more information.
🎅 Breakfast with Santa
📍 Orritor PS | 🗓 Sat 29th Nov | ⏰ 9am–12pm
Meet Santa 🎁 Enjoy breakfast 🍳 Fun festive activities 🎄
🎭 Beauty & the Beast Pantomime
Fri 5th Dec at Millennium Forum for P1–P7 pupils. Voluntary contribution £15 via school app ✅
👉 Pay using the school app
🏅 Excellent 8 – Happiness
Celebrating pupils who spread joy and positivity:
😊 Nursery–P2: Sharing smiles & kind words
😊 P3–P4: Helpful & caring
😊 P5–P7: Encouraging friends
📌 Next Week Highlights
✅ Book dinners & Breakfast Club by Mon 8am (Week 2 menu).
✅ Parent Teacher Meetings – Online, pupils home early:
🕐 Nursery–P3 (with siblings)- 1:15pm
🕐 P4–P7: 1:30pm
✅ Friendship Week – Activities on kindness & inclusion 🌟
🧦 Odd Socks Day – Mon 10th Nov! Celebrate differences with colourful socks!
💬 “Odd socks, big hearts – let’s celebrate what makes us unique!”
✨ Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!
#OrritorPrimary #FriendshipWeek #OddSocksDay #BeKind #CelebrateDifference #BreakfastWithSanta #BeautyAndTheBeast #Excellent8 #Happiness #CommunitySupport #BlythswoodAppeal
🎨 After-School Clubs
Our new 5-week block started with amazing numbers—over 60 pupils at hockey and netball, and other clubs at full capacity! 🙌
⚠️ Reminder: No clubs next week due to Parent Teacher Meetings.
🏊 Swimming Lessons
P7 pupils were back in the pool at Cookstown Leisure Centre, building confidence and improving strokes 💦👏
🙏 Reverend Bruce Assembly
Thank you to Reverend Bruce for a thoughtful assembly on Remembrance 🌺
⚽ Indoor Football Blitz
Huge well done to the boys who represented Orritor PS at the Tri-County Indoor Football Tournament! Tough games, great effort, and lots of enthusiasm 👏 We’re proud of you! 💛
🌍 Student Council & Eco Committee
Our new committees are up and running! Pupils are excited to make a positive difference in school 🌱💬
🌺 Poppy Appeal
Poppies on sale until Tuesday—thank you for your support!
🎨 Outdoor Learning Container Competition
Thank you for the amazing designs! We’re excited for the next stage—keep an eye on our website and socials 👀
📦 Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal
A huge thank you to everyone who has brought in a shoe box so far! Your kindness will make a big difference 💛 We’ve extended the deadline to Tuesday 11th November, so there’s still time to donate!
📝 Pre-Enrolment for Sept 2026
If your child is due to start Nursery or P1 in Sept 2026, complete our Pre-Enrolment Form to stay connected ✅
👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7ULTFwMfTb
📅 Open Afternoons
P1: Tue 2nd Dec
Nursery: Wed 3rd Dec
Come and see what makes Orritor special! 💛 Use the school website and Facebook page for more information.
🎅 Breakfast with Santa
📍 Orritor PS | 🗓 Sat 29th Nov | ⏰ 9am–12pm
Meet Santa 🎁 Enjoy breakfast 🍳 Fun festive activities 🎄
🎭 Beauty & the Beast Pantomime
Fri 5th Dec at Millennium Forum for P1–P7 pupils. Voluntary contribution £15 via school app ✅
👉 Pay using the school app
🏅 Excellent 8 – Happiness
Celebrating pupils who spread joy and positivity:
😊 Nursery–P2: Sharing smiles & kind words
😊 P3–P4: Helpful & caring
😊 P5–P7: Encouraging friends
📌 Next Week Highlights
✅ Book dinners & Breakfast Club by Mon 8am (Week 2 menu).
✅ Parent Teacher Meetings – Online, pupils home early:
🕐 Nursery–P3 (with siblings)- 1:15pm
🕐 P4–P7: 1:30pm
✅ Friendship Week – Activities on kindness & inclusion 🌟
🧦 Odd Socks Day – Mon 10th Nov! Celebrate differences with colourful socks!
💬 “Odd socks, big hearts – let’s celebrate what makes us unique!”
✨ Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!
#OrritorPrimary #FriendshipWeek #OddSocksDay #BeKind #CelebrateDifference #BreakfastWithSanta #BeautyAndTheBeast #Excellent8 #Happiness #CommunitySupport #BlythswoodAppeal
