Platinum Jubilee Day Wednesday 1st June 2022
Check Out Our Virtual Open Night Video
Ukraine Appeal 2022
We wish to say “Thank You” to our school community for the generous donation of items for our Ukraine Appeal.
These items are much needed and will be so well received by those who are suffering due to the current invasion.
We hope and pray that the conflict will be resolved quickly and that the people of Ukraine will be enabled to rebuild their lives and communities in peace.
After School Club
Pupils in the after school club have been busy growing sunflowers from seed. As they have grown the pupils have been recording their progress in a diary. 
PTA Easter Raffle Draw
Parental Update Letter 30-11-21
Dyslexia Awareness Week Letter 7-10-21
DAW Interactive Poster 7-10-21
DAW QR Code Poster 7-10-21
Holiday List 2021-22
Admission To P1 September 2021
If your child is due to start Primary School in September 2021 please contact school via email or telephone and leave your child’s name and date of birth. The application procedure is online at www.eani.org.uk/admissions and opens on 7th January 2021 at 12noon and closes 29th January at 12 noon. Further information is available by contacting our school or through the EA website.
A Message from the Principal:
Mr. M Hall,
– Titles: “B.Ed, M.Ed; D.A.S.E; P.G. Dip. Ed; PQH ” (NI) –
“Building on the past, learning for the present, preparing for the future”
Welcome to Richmount Primary School’s website.
This website has been designed to provide you with useful information
and give you some insight into the educational opportunities available in this school . . .
In the many languages of the world,
Richmount Primary School Welcomes you all . . .
~ Week At a Glance ~
Monday 27th June
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ALL PUPILS TO ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 8.30 AM. SCHOOL FINISHES AT 1.55 PM (P1-3) 2.40 PM (P4-7)
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P7 Final Assembly 10am (P7 pupils finish at the conclusion of the assembly)
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Tuesday 28th June
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P3/4 class trip to Fort Evergreen
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Wednesday 29th June
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ALL PUPILS TO ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 8.30 AM. SCHOOL FINISHES AT 12 NOON FOR ALL PUPILS
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LAST DAY OF TERM
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No school dinners today
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School bus will leave at 12 noon
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Thursday 30th June
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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Friday 1st July
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
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~ House Points ~
HOUSE POINTS
Our Original School Logo
” The rays of sunshine are rays of learning rising above the mount of knowledge.
(Each ray represents the individual strands of the curriculum.) This logo was the winning design produced by a pupil at the school as part of a competition. “
Buckley Cup Tournament 2022
Well the boys who participated in the Buckley Cup Competition at Loughgall Football Club on Friday 27th May 2022. A great day out was had by all. Behaviour both on and off the pitch was excellent! A special mention goes to Ben Woolsy who won the Most Promising Player Award! Great stuff Ben!!!
MUSFA Girls’ Football Tournament 2022
The girls from P6 & 7 competed in the MUSFA football tournament at King’s Park PS in Lurgan on Friday 13th May. The team played matches against: Mullaglass PS, Hart Memorial PS, Orchard County PS, King’s Park PS and Maralin Village PS. The girls played extremely well and thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon away from the classroom. A special mention goes to Brooke Cordner who had an outstanding performance as goalkeeper.
P7 Shannaghmore Residential Trip 2022
The P7 pupils enjoyed a very active residential trip to the Shannaghmore Centre outside Newcaste Co. Down from 6th – 8th April 2022. The pupils took part in bouldering, adventure walk, high ropes course, night line and beach walk. They also had a video night as a treat on the Thursday night. In many cases pupils overcame their initial fear in order to meet a challenge head on and achieve a personal goal. Well done all of you!! The pupils were accompanied by Mr. Hall, Mr. Clyde and Mrs. Clarke.
Shared Education 2019-2020 P1/2
The P1/2 class in Richmount PS met their friends from St John’s, Eglish PS for the first day of their Shared Education programme. All the children enjoyed a fun-filled day at Cheeky Monkeys Adventure Playground in Newry. Even Mrs Gamble, Mrs Greer and Mrs Black had super fun!
P4/5 RNLI Lifeboat Station in Newcastle
The P4/5 class along with Mr Clyde, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Heatrick, visited the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Newcastle as part of their work on Seas and Oceans. The children toured the station, met the crew, watched some real-life rescues off the Newcastle coast on DVD, tried on the gear and safety equipment and climbed on board the All-Weather and Inshore Lifeboats. Each child received a badge, pencil and activity sheet on the completion of the tour.
After the tour we walked into Newcastle and enjoyed lunch in KFC. The children enjoyed spending their money in the Bon-Bon sweet shop and after that Mr Clyde treated everyone to ice-cream in Nugelato. A great day was had by everyone and the children were praised on the excellent behaviour and good manners everywhere they went.
Shared Education 2019-2020 P7
The P7 class at Richmount PS had a very successful introductory day to their Shared Education programme. The P6/7 class travelled from St John’s, Eglish PS for an action-packed day of ice-breaker activities, team challenges and sports’ tournament. Mr Clyde and Mr McKenna would like to thank Karol McQuade who helped lead the day. Pupils integrated very well together and enjoyed spending time chatting over their lunch. The P7 class will travel to St Johns next Friday (14th Feb) for day 1 of their STEM activities focused on the topic of Flight.
~ Sports Captains 2019 / 2020 ~
Oliver Robinson – Rugby
Calin Murphy – Boys’ Football
Keira Smyth – Girls’ Hockey
Emma Jackson – Girls’ Football
Djan Niyazi – Boys’ Hockey
Winners for September 2021
P1 Jorgie Forde – settling in to P1 so well
P2 Caleb Purdy – settling into P2 quickly and always producing his best work
P3 Katie Corkin – working really hard in P3 and always trying her best
P4 Alis Niyazi – always trying her best in class
P5 (Mr. Clyde/Mrs. McClelland) Thomas Ritchie – focused work on 4 digit numbers
P5 (Mrs. Mayes) Cherith Purdy – hard work with place value
P6 Joel Reilly – confidence with his place value
P7 Ben Woolsey – having excellent manners and being so encouraging to the rest of the class
~ School Council / Eco Committee 2021–22 ~
P4 Halle Woods
P4 Adam Forde
P5 Abigail Boyd
P5 Logan Wright
P6 Ethan Black
P6 Masie McBride
P7 Brooke Cordner
P7 Joseph Woods
Mr Clyde Teacher
New iPads For Richmount PS
Richmount PS have received 5 new ipads from funding secured through a grant by the Richmount Rural Community Association. The PTA received the ipads and presented them to the school in assembly. Pictured with the pupils are Joe Garvey, chairman of RRCA, Simon Clyde, teacher, and Richard Newport, PTA Chairperson. The PTA hope to donate additional funding to purchase several more ipads in the near-future.
THE BIG WATER BUS VISITS RICHMOUNT!
The members of the school Eco-team arranged for the Water Bus to visit P5/6/7 at Richmount on Friday 6th March to give pupils a better understanding of the water cycle, where our water comes from, how our water is cleaned and purified and most importantly, how we can conserve water in the home and at school.
WORLD BOOK DAY
The pupils and staff of Richmount Primary School celebrated World Book Day last Friday by coming to school dressed as a character from a book they selected. A boy and girl were chosen from each class as the ‘best-dressed character.’ Book-themed literacy was the focus in each class throughout the day.
Many thanks to all pupils and parents for the fantastic effort with many fabulous costumes on display!
P7 Class Present Cheque To Air Ambulance NI
On Thursday 14th November Colleen Milligan, fundraiser manager, visited Richmount PS to chat to the P7 class about the work of the Air Ambulance NI and receive the donation from their recent coffee morning held in school. Pupils were given the opportunity to ask her questions and find out what their £730 raised would be used for. The class would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all their sponsors, supporters, suppliers and pupils for their generosity.
School Council Colouring Competition
The winners of the School Council colouring competition were announced on Thursday 19th December.
Key Stage 1
1st place Abigail Boyd P3
2nd place Jacob McCoo P2
Key Stage 2
1st place Aimee-Lee Simpson P5
2nd place Josh farmer P4
~ Children Learn What They Live ~
– If a child lives with criticism it learns to condemn.
– If a child lives with hostility it learns to fight.
– If a child lives with ridicule it learns to be shy.
– If a child lives with shame it learns to feel guilty.
– If a child lives with tolerance it learns to be patient.
