<![CDATA[Ballyoran Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D7%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:40:30 GMT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:40:30 GMT <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=256 Well done to pupils who received awards in assembly for Mathletics.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:40:30 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=256 <![CDATA[ Golden Pupil Awards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=255 Well done to all of our Golden Pupil Award Winners who received a certificate and a prize for keeping the Golden Rules.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:12:07 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=255 <![CDATA[ Golden Pupil Awards๐Ÿ’ซ ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=254 Well done to all of our Golden Pupil Award Winners who received a certificate and a prize for keeping the Golden Rules.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:32:49 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=254 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=253 Congratulations to our Accelerated Reader word millionaire, who has achieved 1,022,105 words โญ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:10:49 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=253 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=252 Children who have received a gold certificate for reading 750,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:01:55 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=252 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=251 Children who have received a bronze certificate for reading 250,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:59:41 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=251 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=250 Certificates for children who have achieved 85% and above in 10 AR Quizzes.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:56:42 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=250 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=249 Well done to pupils who received awards in assembly for Mathletics.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:48:45 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=249 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=248 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:47:02 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=248 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=247 Children who have received a silver certificate for reading 500,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:32:46 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=247 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=246 Children who have received a bronze certificate for reading 250,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:31:38 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=246 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=245 Certificates for children who have achieved 85% and above in 10 AR Quizzes.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:30:41 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=245 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=244 Well done to pupils who received awards in assembly for Mathletics.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:10:36 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=244 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=243 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:09:27 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=243 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=242 Well done to all of our Golden Pupil Award Winners who received a certificate and a prize for keeping the Golden Rules. ๐Ÿ’ซ

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:19:52 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=242 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=241 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:14:01 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=241 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=240 Well done to pupils who received awards in assembly for Mathletics. 

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:32:50 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=240 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=239 Children who have received a gold certificate for reading 750,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:28:52 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=239 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=238 Children who have received a silver certificate for reading 500,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:25:54 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=238 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=237 Children who have received a bronze certificate for reading 250,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:15:33 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=237 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=236 Certificates for children who have achieved 85% and above in 10 AR Quizzes.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:10:46 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=236 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=235 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:08:47 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=235 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Attendance ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=234 Well done to the following class who had the highest attendance for the month of December:

* Key Stage 2: Yr 5 - 90.5%
 

As well as the attendance cup and a certificate for the whole class, pupils are rewarded with either extra play time or a Homework pass.๐Ÿ†

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:28:45 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=234 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Attendance ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=233 Well done to the following class who had the highest attendance for the month of December:

* Foundation/Key Stage 1: Yr 2 - 93.1%

As well as the attendance cup and a certificate for the whole class, pupils are rewarded with either extra play time or a Homework pass.๐Ÿ†

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:21:46 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=233 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=232 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:18:48 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=232 <![CDATA[ Golden Pupil Awards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=231 Well done to all of our Golden Pupil Award Winners who received a certificate and a prize for keeping the Golden Rules. ๐Ÿ’ซ

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:17:30 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=231 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=230 Well done to pupils who received awards in assembly for Mathletics.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:38:52 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=230 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=229 Children who have received a gold certificate for reading 750,000 words in Accelerated Reader.  A special well done to  Oliwier in Year 6 who has become our first Word Millionaire.  ๐Ÿ‘

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:43:17 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=229 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=228 Children who have received a silver certificate for reading 500,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:40:42 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=228 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=227 Certificates for children who have achieved 85% and above in 10 AR Quizzes.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:37:16 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=227 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=226 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:35:56 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=226 <![CDATA[ Golden Pupil Awards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=225 Well done to all of our Golden Pupil Award Winners who received a certificate and a prize for keeping the Golden Rule ‘We work hard’

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:28:14 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=225 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=224 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:24:20 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=224 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Attendance ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=223 Well done to the following classes who had the highest attendance for the month of October:

* Key Stage 2: Yr 6 – 98%

As well as the attendance cup and a certificate for the whole class, pupils are rewarded with either extra play time or a homework pass.๐Ÿ†

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:12:40 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=223 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Attendance ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=222 Well done to the following class who had the highest attendance for the month of October:

* Foundation/Key Stage 1: Yr 2 – 97.2%

As well as the attendance cup and a certificate for the whole class, pupils are rewarded with either extra play time or a homework pass.๐Ÿ†

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:10:10 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=222 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=221 Well done to pupils who received awards in assembly for Mathletics.

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:01:52 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=221 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=220 Children who have received a silver certificate for reading 500,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:00:36 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=220 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=219 Children who have received a bronze certificate for reading 250,000 words in Accelerated Reader.

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:59:28 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=219 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success ๐Ÿ† ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=218 Certificates for children who have achieved 85% and above in 10 AR Quizzes.

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:57:51 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=218 <![CDATA[ Out of School Rewards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=216 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school.๐Ÿ…

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:42:21 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=216 <![CDATA[ ๐ŸŒŸ Anti-Bullying Week begins on Monday ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=215 In Assembly today, Mrs McGuire reminded us that bullying is when someone chooses to be unkind to someone else.

This year’s theme is 'Power for Good' encouraging us to use our power in positive ways:

โœ… Show kindness to others

โœ… Speak up when we see unkind behaviour

Together, we can make a difference and use our Power for Good!

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 14:39:45 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=215 <![CDATA[ ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ Halloween Safety Assembly! ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽƒ ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=214 A big thank you to Constable Emma and Constable Andy who joined us in Assembly today to talk to the pupils about staying safe over Halloween. ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿฌ

They shared lots of helpful advice on how to enjoy Halloween responsibly, from trick-or-treating tips to firework safety. The children loved having them in school and learned so much! ๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŽ†

Stay safe and have a spooktacular Halloween! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿง™‍โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง›‍โ™‚๏ธ

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:05:40 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=214 <![CDATA[ Golden Pupil Awards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=213 Well done to all of our Golden Pupil Award Winners who received a certificate and a prize for keeping the Golden Rule ‘We are honest’

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:56:21 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=213 <![CDATA[ Gaelic Blitz ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=212 Ballyoran gaelic team had a great day today taking part in a blitz with other local primary schools.  Our boys and girls did the school proud, showing great skills and excellent behaviour. ๐Ÿ

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:41:42 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=212 <![CDATA[ Dream Space Ambassadors ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=211 Ten lucky pupils have been selected to become Dream Space Ambassadors, working in partnership with W5 Life, Belfast. 

The Dream Space Ambassador Programme trains students to become STEM leaders in their schools and communities. These lucky pupils will gain skills in coding, robotics, and problem-solving and then support and mentor their peers, families and teachers through demos and training sessions.

The newly appointed Dream Space Ambassadors will take part in their first live online training session on Tuesday 21st October, focusing on coding. This session will be delivered by the expert team at W5 Life and promises to be an inspiring start to their journey. We wish them all the best as they begin this fantastic opportunity!

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:40:30 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=211 <![CDATA[ Out of School Awards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=210 Well done to our pupils who brought in to assembly, awards that they have received out of school

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:38:04 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=210 <![CDATA[ Schools of Sanctuary Award ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=209 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:35:05 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=209 <![CDATA[ Wellbeing Ambassadors ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=208 We are delighted to introduce our wonderful new Year 6 and Year 7 Wellbeing Ambassadors for this school year. These pupils have been chosen for their kindness, leadership and commitment to making our school a better and happier place for everyone. 

They’ll be working alongside Miss McKernan in helping with school events, supporting younger pupils and sharing ideas to make our school community even stronger. We know that they will do a fantastic job! ๐Ÿ’ซ

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:10:31 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Attendance ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=207 Well done to the following classes who had the highest attendance for the month of September:

  • Foundation/Key Stage 1: Yr 2 – 96.8%
  • Key Stage 2: Yr 6 – 95.5%

As well as the attendance cup and a certificate for the whole class, pupils are rewarded with either extra play time or a Homework Pass.

Well done also to the large number of pupils who also received awards for not having missed a day at school so far this year.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:48:52 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=207 <![CDATA[ Out of School Awards ]]> https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=206 Well done to the pupil who brought in his recent award from an activity outside school.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:46:56 GMT https://www.ballyoranps.com/news/?pid=7&nid=1&storyid=206