17th Oct 2025
A Golden Ticket Experience!A huge thank you to Cookstown High School for inviting our Primary 7 pupils and staff to the matinee performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The children were absolutely captivated — the singing, acting, and stage production were all top-notch! 
After-School ClubsThis was the penultimate week of our current After-School Clubs, and there’s been plenty of fun and activity!
New clubs are now available to book via the school app, website, or Facebook — don’t miss out!
Swimming LessonsPrimary 7 pupils continued their swimming lessons at Cookstown Leisure Centre, building confidence and improving their strokes.
Booking info for next half term will be sent out over the break.
Reverend Currie AssemblyA special thank you to Reverend Currie for joining us on Thursday and leading a thoughtful Harvest assembly.
The children listened intently and learned a lot. We’re looking forward to next week’s visit and our Pupil of the Month Assembly 
Ulster Hockey BlitzOur girls and boys represented Orritor PS brilliantly at the Ulster Hockey Blitz held at Dungannon Royal School.
A huge shout-out to all the children who played their first match for the school — what an achievement!
Thank you to all the parents who came to support, and to Mrs McGowan for her excellent coaching and encouragement.
We’re so proud of every pupil — fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship!
Excellent 8: ResilienceThis week, we focused on the value of Resilience — the ability to keep going, stay positive, and try our best even when things are tough.
Here’s how our pupils showed resilience:
• Nursery to P2 – Always trying their best 
• P3 & P4 – Positive attitudes and consistent effort 
• P5 to P7 – Determined and hardworking 
Well done to everyone — your resilience is inspiring!Looking Ahead to Next Week
Reminders:• Book Dinners & Breakfast Club by Monday 8am (Week 2 menu available on FB, website & app).
• School Closed Friday 
• P4–P6 Trip to Sperrin Integrated College on Monday to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Pupils should wear full school uniform and bring a packed lunch 
After-School Clubs Continue:• P1–P3: 1:50–2:50pm
• P4–P7: 2:50–3:50pm
If your P1–P3 child is taking the bus after clubs, please register this on the app. New clubs are available to book!
Being Well Doing Well SurveyParents/Guardians — please complete the survey by Friday 24th October via the school app. Your feedback matters!
Half Term Disco – Thursday 23rd October• Nursery to P3: 6:15pm – 7:15pm
• P4 to P7: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
• Admission: £2 per child
• Fancy Dress: Optional 
School finishes for Half Term on Thursday 23rd October — normal finishing time for all pupils. Parent Teacher Meeting NotesThese will go home this week — please complete and return them to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!
