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Photographer 8 September Finishing Times
Please note finishing times for classes from 3 September P1 - 12.00 noon throughout September P2 - 2.00 pm each day P3 - 2.30 pm Monday - Wednesday 2.00pm Thursday and Friday P4 - 3.00 pm Monday - Thursday 2.00 pm on Friday P5-P7 - 3.00 pm each day Photographer Thursday 8 September NSPCC Child Protection Assembly Tuesday 11 September P6 & P7 Workshops Thursday 13 September After School Clubs start Week beginning 17 September Information Afternoons Week beginning 17 September Details below P1 - Mon 17 Sept @ 11.30 am P2 - Wed 19 Sept @ 1.30 pm P3 - Tues 18 Sept @ 2.00 pm P4 - Wed 19 Sept @ 2.30 pm P5 - Mon 17 Sept @ 2.30 pm P6 - Tues 18 Sept @ 2.30 pm P7 - Wed 19 Sept @ 2.30 pm SCU1 - Tues 18 Sept @ 1.30 pm SCU2 - Mon 10 Sept @ 2.30 pm Carryduff Primary School has updated its Privacy Notice in accordance with the new General Data Protection Regulations which took effect on 25th May 2018. This will make it easier for you to find out how we use your information and to understand your rights under the new legislation.
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Lion KIng
A massive well done to the P6 & P7 Drama Club who put on a highly successful run of Lion King performances. Thanks to Ravara Productions for all their help, to the PTA for assisting with funding and to Carryduff Presbyterian for the use of their facilities.
we are 50
Everyone is very welcome to attend our 50th Anniversary Exhibition in June. We have unearthed some wonderful old photographs.
Big Birthday Bash
Thanks to the PTA who threw us the best birthday party ever. There were lots of stalls and things to bounce on. We raised £632.
Sports Day
We had a glorious sunshine for our Sports Day on 23 May. A host of supporters cheered on our pupils whilst Richard McMeekin entertained the crowds. Great athleticism and sportsmanship was in abundance.
SCU2 in F1 challenge
SCU2 travelled to Ballymena to participate in the Sentinus F1 Challenge. This involved them designing and making a car, producing a portfolio and presentation, and testing the car out at the event. They had a great experience.
winning Logo
Well done to Harvey in P7 who designed the winning logo for the Carryduff Community Carnival. His design was chosen out of over 140 entries from local schools.
ECo week
In the week before Easter we had our annual Eco Week. Each day had a different theme following our Eco Code - Move More, No Waste (Paper Free Day, Junk Art Day) and Clean Space (Orienteering).
Quizzers
Well done to these three P7s who came second in an inter-school quiz at Millennium IPS.
Trip to mac theatre
Our P1, P2 and SCU1 classes had a fantastic trip to The MAC theatre to see the play 'Penguins' as part of the Belfast Children's Festival. They even travelled in a double decker bus.
Feet First Families
For Sustrans Feet First Families Day we closed the school to all traffic and partied in the car park. The pupils loved it.
Book week
Lots of activities were planned for Book Week such as; Dress the Classroom Door, adopt an author, Travelling Book Fair and of course dress up as a Book Character. we had great fun.
Welly week for the rnli
We are having great fun raising money for the RNLI during Charity Week. We have had a go at welly races, welly wanging, team rescue challenges, knot tying and giant art attack flag making as well as building our own giant lifeboat from junk. Thanks to our own RNLI crew member, P3 teacher Mrs Thompson, for organising all the activities.
Drumming SuccessA big 'Well Done' to Dylan in P6 who recently passed his drum exam with distinction - great work, Dylan!
Digital LeadersThe application forms have been handed in (all 33 of them) and our new Digital Leaders have been chosen. All are armed with tech and ready to go. They have a few projects lined up in order to support both pupils and staff with the implementation of all aspects of ICT. First up, 'Online Safety'- just in time for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday.
What a Christmas treat
P7 and SCU2 were very lucky to win a fabulous trip to We Are Vertigo courtesy of Q Radio. They had access to all areas and thoroughly enjoyed their day.
Snowy Fun
How about that for a snowman? Thanks to Mr Zidaru and his cousin for building us the biggest snowman Carryduff Primary has ever seen. We really hope he'll still be there on Monday.
Pop in and see us at our open Night/morning
If you missed it, just give the school office a call and we'd be glad to show you around.
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The PTA was thrilled at the community support for our Christmas Fair. A massive thanks to all who attended the event and also to the local businesses which supplied prizes for the ballot (a list can be found on the PTA tab). We raised a fantastic £2000.
Walking Bus
We had a fabulous turn out to our Walking Bus on Wednesday. The weather stayed dry and a tasty breakfast was waiting for us on arrival to school. Thank you to Marion who helped provide breakfast and to all those who joined us. The lack of traffic on the Killynure Road at 8.45am was unbelievable!
Spooktacular Fun
The PTA organised another fantastic night of fun at our Halloween Disco with our resident DJ Cindy who helped us party the night away. The costumes were amazing. Have a look at the photo gallery for some more pics.
Visitors from sweden
We welcomed some visitors who travelled all the way from Sweden to see good practice in PATHS Model Schools. They were very impressed with our wonderful pupils.
Harvest
We were delighted to welcome so many people to our Harvest Assembly, we just about managed to squeeze everyone in. The Salvation Army will distribute all your kind donations of food in the coming weeks.
Ditch the Dark
Sunglasses were needed during Ditch the Dark Day; the start of Autumn Active Travel. We work alongside Sustrans to promote cycling, scooting and walking to school. This helps keep our children healthy and eases congestion around the school - a win win!
musical Maestros
Well Done to our talented musicians who all passed music exams at the end of last term. Drums, singing, violin and piano, we have it all covered! F our of last year's P7 are missing from the photo.
Contact Details
Address: Carryduff Primary school
Killynure Road
Carryduff
Belfast
BT8 8EE
Telephone: 028 90812918
Fax: 028 90814136
Principal: Barbara Preston
Email: [email protected]
Address: Carryduff Primary school
Killynure Road
Carryduff
Belfast
BT8 8EE
Telephone: 028 90812918
Fax: 028 90814136
Principal: Barbara Preston
Email: [email protected]