Orritor Primary School & Nursery Unit – Weekly Review

After-School Clubs

Our After-School Clubs continued this week, giving pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 the chance to enjoy a wide range of fun and engaging activities. From sporting challenges to creative workshops, the children have been making the most of every opportunity .

New clubs will be announced next week, including some exciting new additions.

Pupil of the Month Assembly

We were delighted to present our Pupil of the Month Awards on Thursday, with a focus on World Around Us. It was wonderful to see the impressive learning happening across all classes and to read the thoughtful reasons behind each award. Well done to every pupil who shone so brightly this month .

Futsal Tournament Success

A huge congratulations to our football team, who finished joint winners of the Indoor Tri-County Schools Futsal Tournament today! The boys played outstanding football throughout and ended the event undefeated .

A big thank you to Mr Millington for preparing and coaching the team.

P6 Future Visions Programme

Primary 6 enjoyed an excellent final day at MUSA as part of their Future Visions Programme. Pupils and staff took part in a range of exciting activities, making the day both memorable and fun. Thank you to all facilitators for your energy and the brilliant experiences provided .

Excellent 8 Focus – Self-Worth

This week our Excellent 8 value was Self-Worth — recognising that everyone is unique, capable, and deserving of respect .

Nursery–P2: believing in themselves and knowing they are amazing

P3–P4: recognising that they are special and capable

P5–P7: understanding their individual strengths and qualities

Well done to all pupils for celebrating who they are and continuing to show confidence and kindness .

P6 Swimming – Week 4

Primary 6 completed their fourth swimming session of the year, and their progress has been excellent. It’s lovely to see their confidence in the water growing each week .

Shared Education – Primary 4

Primary 4 pupils enjoyed their first Shared Education session at Parkanaur with St Mary’s Primary School. Even with a little damp weather, the children had a great time taking part in the planned activities. Thank you to all staff from Parkanaur, Orritor PS, and St Mary’s for making the day so positive and enjoyable .

Parent–Teacher Meetings – Important Reminder

Parent–Teacher Meetings will take place from Monday 2nd February to Friday 6th February.

To support these meetings, school will finish early each day:

Nursery – P3 (including siblings): 1:05pm

P4 – P7: 1:20pm

Each meeting lasts 10 minutes

No afternoon buses will operate during this week.

Parents are kindly asked to make suitable arrangements to collect children on time.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. We look forward to meeting with you .

Orritor PS Community Table Quiz

Our School Subjects Table Quiz takes place on Friday 6 February at 7.30pm in Cookstown Hockey Club.

£5 per person

Teams of up to six

Bring your brainpower and join us for a brilliant night of fun and friendly competition. All proceeds will support our school. We can’t wait to see you there!

Reminders

Breakfast Club & School Dinners: Please book by Monday at 8.00am (Week 1 menu).

P5 Shared Education: P5 will visit Parkanaur next week — please do not book school dinners for that day.

P6 Swimming: Continues on Friday.

No After-School Clubs running this week.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!

We look forward to welcoming all pupils back on Monday morning.