Latest News
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Pupils Go Colourful For Rainbow Day
Tue 30 Oct 2012Ballyoran Primary School was decked with all the colours of the rainbow on Tuesday 30th October 2012 when pupils were asked to come to school wearing rainbow colours and bring £2 to help The Rainbow Child Foundation.
All money raised by The Rainbow Child Foundation helps underprivileged children around the world. In 5 years, 15,000 children have benefited from this charity which provided schools with play pumps, farm seeds, sanitation and an HIV Awareness Programme.
The analogy of the rainbow is that each colour by itself is beautiful but when put together, they create this great spectacle – the rainbow. We can all find the treasure that lies within us and share it with children less fortunate than us.
Ellie Delaney, a Year 4 pupil, was crowned Miss Charity Princess Face of Northern Ireland in August after raising £2,100 for the Rainbow Child Foundation and Headway – which we will support later in the year.
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Consultation on Discipline Policy
Thu 25 Oct 2012We are in the process of reviewing our Discipline Policy and we would like to consult parents on this. Every parent will receive a copy of the Policy with the October News Sheet. We wouild ask you to read this and respond with any comments on the reply slip at the back of the News Sheet by Friday 9th November 2012. -
DSD Minister Opens New £140,000 Community Learning Centre
Thu 11 Oct 2012The Minister for Social Development, Mr Nelson McCausland officially opened the new Community Learning Centre at Ballyoran Primary School today. The new facility comprises an ICT Suite, Community Room, Interview Room, toilets and baby changing facilities and represents a £160,000 investment in the school by the Department for Social Development. The new facility is available for the local community to use both inside and outside school hours. Blossom Surestart are already using the Community Room 3 days each week to house one of their In Tune Programmes for Two Year olds and the school has hosted an ICT Beginner's Course for adults. Anyone wishing to book the new centre should contact the school office.
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Pupil Council Visit Craigavon Borough Council
Thu 04 Oct 2012On Thursday 4th October 2012 the Pupil Council visited Craigavon Civic Centre. They met the Mayor of Craigavon and were given a tour of the Council Chamber before enjoying refreshments. The visit was both interesting and enjoyable and the pupils learnt much about how our local Council operates. Visit Gallery to see all the photographs.
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House Captains & Vice Captains Elected
Tue 02 Oct 2012The elections for the positions of House Captain and Vice Captain for each of the three Houses - Bann, Lagan and Foyle have taken place. Congratulations to the six pupils from Years 6 and 7 elected.
