Roan St. Patrick's Primary school

Camogie

2012-02-03T15:07:00.000Z

Well done to our Primary 7 girls who reached the Tyrone Indoor camogie finals this week.

P1/2 Enormous Turnips

2012-02-03T14:39:00.000Z

Primary 1 and 2 were busy this week working on their Fairy Tales. They were so impressed by the story the Enormous Turnip that they worked so hard to create their own.

Visit from the Fire Service

2012-02-03T14:27:00.000Z

Primary 4 and 5 enjoyed their visit from the Fire Service today where they investigated how to keep safe at home and outside.

Primary 6 and 7Assembly

2012-02-03T14:23:00.000Z

Primary 6 and 7 led the St. Brigid's Day assembly today in school which was attended by the children and parents.

February Prize Winners

2012-02-03T14:20:00.000Z

Congatulations to the children who were presented with their prizes for trying their best.

School Open night

2012-01-16T14:05:00.000Z

The school is holding an Opening Night on Thursday 12th of January for the parents of those children starting school in September.

Susie Millar visits the school

2012-01-06T14:45:00.001Z

TV personality Susie Millar visited the school recently to give a very informative talk to the children about the Titanic. Susie's great Grandfather was lost in the tragedy and Susie brought a wealth of information with about the ship and its legacy.

Swimming Lessons

2012-01-06T14:23:00.000Z

Primary 4/5 Mrs Cullinan’s class will be attending swimming lessons beginning Tuesday 10th of January. The children must bring towels and goggles. Girls must wear swimming caps and full swimming suits.

Prize Winners

2012-01-06T14:19:00.000Z

Prize Winners in our Teddy Bear Raffle

St. Vincent de Paul

2012-01-06T14:16:00.000Z

Darragh from St. Vincent de Paul Dungannon receives a cheque for £100 which was raised through our Teddy Bear raffle. Thank you to Mrs Hagan for her kind donation.

Competition Winners

2012-01-06T14:10:00.000Z

Prize winners from Roan St. Patrick's & Dungannon Primary School in the recent competition held by Tesco.

Christmas Nativity

2012-01-06T14:07:00.001Z

Primary 1,2 and 3 did so well in their production of the Christmas Nativity.

Cinderella Rockerfella

2012-01-06T14:02:00.000Z

Well done to the cast of Cinderella Rockerfella for such a wonderful; performance in the recent production.

Pantomime in the Waterfront

2011-11-28T14:10:00.000Z

The P4-7 children will travel to The Waterfront in Belfast for this year’s show “Aladdin” on 7th December. Children will be back in school at 4.15 approx and should be collected at that time. All children will require a packed lunch.

Football Blitz

2011-11-28T14:07:00.000Z

The Primary 6/7 boys will be taking part in a football blitz on Friday 9th December in Lough View Sports Centre. They will be returning to school for Christmas dinner.

Christmas Through the Ages

2011-11-28T14:02:00.000Z

The children from P1-3 will be traveling to the Palace Stables in Armagh on December 12th for a festive day. They will also have the chance to meet Santa Claus. All children will require a packed lunch.

Titanic Story

2011-11-16T13:56:00.001Z

On Wednesday 14th of December Sussie Millar will be visiting the school to give the children from P5 - P7 a talk about the titanic. Sussie is a TV reporter whose great grandfather was lost on the Titanic.

Cinderella Rockerfella

2011-11-16T13:47:00.000Z

The children from Miss Cullinan's and Mrs O'Lone's classroom will be performing 'Cinderella Rockerfella' on Tuesday 20th of December in the Parochial Hall at 7.30pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

Children's Nativity

2011-11-16T13:44:00.000Z

The children from Mrs McKenna's and Miss Quinn's classrooms will be performing a children's nativity on Wednesday 14th of December at 7pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

Coffee Morning & Cake Sale

2011-11-16T13:39:00.000Z

The Parent Support Group will be hosting a Coffee Morning and a Cake Sale on Sunday morning after 11 O’ Clock Mass in the Parochial Hall. The proceeds of this morning will go towards school funds which will be needed this year for a number of projects. Everyone is most welcome to come to the morning and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Parent - Teacher Meetings

2011-11-07T09:56:00.000Z

Please note that all children will be going home at 11 am on Tuesday 8th of November to facilitate parent teacher meetings.

Halloween Disco

2011-11-03T11:37:00.000Z

Hallowe'en Disco

2011-10-18T16:57:00.001+01:00

The Halloween Fancy Dress Disco will be held in the Parochial Hall on Thursday 27th of October from 7 pm until 8.30pm. There will be prizes for children of all ages for the most original costumes and a raffle will be held as usual. An adult must accompany all children. Please do not drop your child off at the disco unaccompanied.

INCAS Assessments

2011-10-18T13:57:00.000+01:00

The Primary 4,5,6 and 7 children have been taking part in their INCAS Assessment over the past week. The results of these tests will be reported back to parents during the parent teacher meetings next month.

Hurling Blitz.

2011-10-18T13:38:00.000+01:00

Primary 6 boys and girls will be travelling to a Hurling blitz on Friday 21st of October in the Loughview Sports Centre in Dungannon. All children will require a snack and a drink.

Shoebox appeal

2011-10-18T13:00:00.000+01:00

We are running our annual Shoebox Appeal again this year to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Shoeboxes can be filled with items such as a toothbrush, shampoo, deoderant, a bar of soap, plasters, socks/tights, a calculator, crayons, felt tips, colouring book, balloons, pens, pencils etc.
Shoeboxes should be returned to school on Monday 24th of October.

Join in with the Shoebox Appeal and bring smiles to the faces of others.

CONTENTS

·Age 1-3 Years

Small soft toy, picture book, hat, mittens, socks, soap, hairbrush, flannel, toothbrush and toothpaste, plus any other suitable small items

· Age 4-7 Years

Educational book and game, simple jigsaw, ball. Lego, crayons and colouring book, hat, mittens, scarf, socks, soap, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste, toy vehicle, doll, skipping rope.

· Age 8-11 Years

Educational book and game, jigsaw, ball, card game, felt tip pens, pencils, pencil case, drawing book, hat gloves, scarf, socks, wide toothed comb, soap, flannel, toothbrush and toothpaste, sports item, skipping rope, hair accessories.

· Age 12-15 Years

Educational book and game, playing cards, geometry set, pens, pencils and case, pencil sharpener, rubber, writing/drawing book, hat, gloves, scarf, socks, wide toothed comb, soap, flannel, toothbrush and toothpaste, washbag, hair accessories, sports item.

School Holidays

2011-10-18T08:31:00.000+01:00

The school will be closed on Monday 31st of October, Tuesday1st and Wednesday 2nd of November. Children return to school on Thursday 3rd of November.

Halloween Arts and Crafts

2011-10-18T08:21:00.001+01:00

We intend to hold a Halloween festivity day on Friday 28th. The children can come to school wearing Halloween costumes and will be engaged in Halloween arts and crafts. One activity that your children can take part in at home is Pumpkin Carving. The Pumpkins can then be brought into school on Friday. The cost of the day will be £1 per child.

Gaeilge Football Blitz

2011-10-03T14:08:00.002+01:00

The children from Primary 6 and 7 will be travelling to Mid-Ulster Sports Arena GFC on Wednesday morning for a Gaelic Football Blitz. They will need to bring football boots, shorts, tracksuit bottoms and suitable clothes if the morning is wet. We will not be returning until 1.30 pm approx. so all children will need a packed lunch for that day.

Primary 1 Assembly

2011-10-03T14:05:00.000+01:00

Prize Winners for September

2011-10-03T13:53:00.000+01:00

Croke Park

2011-09-21T14:15:00.000+01:00

Well done to Cormac Byrne who was in Croke Park on Sunday to represent Tyrone in the Primary School football game before the Senior match. Cormac was also part of the guard of honour to welcome out the Dublin and Kerry Senior Football teams on to the field in front of more than 83 thousand people.

P1 School Assembly

2011-09-21T14:01:00.001+01:00

The first assembly of the school year will take place at 11.30 a.m. on Friday 30th of September. The children from Primary 1 will be receiving the DVD of their ‘First day at School’ and everyone is welcome to attend.

School Mass

2011-09-21T13:57:00.001+01:00

A school mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 28th of September at 10 O' Clock. This will be Fr. Connolly's final mass with the school children and all parents are welcome to attend.

Travelling Book Fair

2011-09-21T13:53:00.000+01:00

Travelling Book Fair

Our annual Book Fair will begin on Monday 26th of September and will run until Thursday 29th of September. Parents are welcome to come along and view the books at the fair from 9am -12pm each morning and again at home times. All commission earned from the fair is used to purchase books for the school.

Our New Primary One Children

2011-09-09T12:25:00.001+01:00

School Photographer

2011-09-06T14:07:00.000+01:00

The School Photographer will be in school on Monday 26th of September.

Hurling & Camogie

2011-09-06T10:46:00.000+01:00

Our Hurling Coach Michael Glover will be returning to work with the children from Friday 9th of September.

After School Clubs

2011-09-06T10:34:00.000+01:00

After School Clubs begin this term with Camogie for girls starting at 3pm on Wednesday 7th . This club is open for girls in Primary 3 to Primary 7. The club finishes at 4pm. Drama Club begins on Tuesday 13th of September and is open for children from Primary 4,5 and 6.

Welcome Back

2011-09-01T13:42:00.001+01:00

Welcome back to school.

We hope all our children had a great summer.

We especially welcome our new Primary 1 children and 4 new children in other classrooms.

The school enrollment is now 106 children!

Knockmanny Cup Winners

2011-06-29T16:30:00.000+01:00

Ben Sherry presents the Knockmanny Cup to Cormac and Seamus after Roan's thrilling win over Cabra in the Knockmanny Cup on Tuesday

The Share Centre- P6/7 Trip

2011-06-29T16:21:00.000+01:00

CHAMPIONS

2011-06-29T15:40:00.000+01:00

Primary 7 girls receiveing the Cabra Netball Cup and the Tyrone Camogie Cup

ICT Accreditation

2011-06-29T14:51:00.000+01:00

Primary 4 Receiving their ICT Accreditation Certificates from Peter Harte

Primary 7 Receiving their ICT Accreditation Certificates from Peter Harte

Prize Winners for each class.

2011-06-29T14:49:00.000+01:00

Elle Primary 3

Luke P4

Paul Primary5

Laoise Primary 6

Seamus Primary 7

Sports Day Winners

2011-06-29T14:45:00.000+01:00

Mrs Jean McCorry presents the Jean McCorry Cup to Catherine the captain of the victorious Down team

The victorious Down team with Mrs Jean McCorry and Tyrone star Peter Harte

Sports Day

2011-06-07T15:22:00.000+01:00

Sports Day

2011-06-02T08:44:00.000+01:00

Sports Day will take place tomorrow Friday 3rd of June. The weather is forecast to be quite warm and sunny so please make sure your child is wearing sun screen and has a drink with them to school. It also would be important for children with fair skin to wear a hat.

All parents are welcome to attend.

Well Done Paul

2011-05-20T15:31:00.000+01:00

Well done to Paul who worked so hard today in his literacy work.

School Chicks

2011-05-20T15:24:00.001+01:00

The children got a big surprise today when Meg and PJ Daly arrived to school with no less than 6 fluffy yellow chicks.

Prize Winners

2011-05-20T15:21:00.000+01:00

Prize Winners for Easter 2011

Sports Coaching

2011-05-06T15:51:00.000+01:00

Children in Miss Quinn and Miss Cullinan’s classes will receive hurling and camogie coaching on Monday mornings beginning next week. The children in Primary 6 and 7 will receive Basketball coaching on Thursday afternoons beginning next week. Geraldine Christie will coach the hurling and camogie, while Stephen Rice from the Integrated College Dungannon will coach the basketball.

P2/3 3D Art

2011-05-06T15:43:00.000+01:00

Primary 2 and 3 were very busy this week making 3D models of vehicles as part of their Journeys topic.

P1 Spring Pictures

2011-05-06T15:35:00.000+01:00

First Communicants

2011-05-06T15:26:00.002+01:00

The First Communicants May 2011

Orchestra Workshop

2011-05-06T15:21:00.001+01:00

Primary 4,5,6 and 7 took part in a workshop led by members of the Ulster Orchestra on Wednesday. The children joined in with the musicians and are now looking forward to making their own instruments and playing with the entire orchestra in Dungannon Leisure Centre later this month.

P1 Storybooks

2011-05-06T14:56:00.000+01:00

Primary 1 children worked very hard making their storybooks and reading them for other children in the school

Skills Challenge

2011-04-19T14:45:00.000+01:00

Congratulations to Cormac Byrne from Roan St. Patrick’s who achieved 1st place in the Tyrone Primary Schools Boys Football Skills Day. He beat off competition from all other Primary Schools in Tyrone and will now play in the half-time game in The All-Ireland Football final in Croke Park.

Football Success

2011-04-19T14:41:00.001+01:00

Congratulations to the boys' football team who won the Blackwatertown 7 a-side Gaelic football tournament. The boys overcame a strong challenge from Armagh CBS in the semi-final and defeated Moy in the final in a very dramatic final.

School Trip

2011-04-13T14:49:00.000+01:00

This year the Primary 6/7 class are returning to the Share Adventure Centre in Lisnaskea Co. Fermanagh on the 14^th June. The children will be involved in a range of activities such as banana boating, canoeing, wall climbing and other activities. These activities are fully supervised with qualified and experienced instructors.

School Assembly

2011-04-13T14:42:00.000+01:00

There will be a Special Assembly on Wednesday at 1.30 pm led by the Primary One children. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Additional swimming class

2011-04-13T14:37:00.003+01:00

The Primary 6/7 class will have an additional swimming class on Monday 18^th to make up for the lesson they missed on St. Patrick’s Day. Please ensure your children have their swimming gear on that day.

Mrs Martina Fay

2011-04-01T15:19:00.001+01:00

The children said a fond fairwell to Mrs Martina Faye who spent a number of years as classroom assistant in Primary 2 and 3.

Pirates in Primary 1

2011-04-01T15:15:00.000+01:00

Primary 1 are having great fun with their topic on Pirates.

They are learning about boats, directions and many other interesting things.

Prize Winners For March

2011-03-25T15:44:00.000Z

SELB Technology Challenge

2011-03-25T15:36:00.001Z

Catherine, Thomas and Amy represented Roan St. Patrick's Primary School in the recent SELB Technology Challenge. The challenge was hosted by Roan for the first time with 10 other visiting schools.

Respect and Frienship

2011-03-25T15:28:00.001Z

Primary 4 and 5 had a 'Respect and Friendship' afternoon on Friday. They explored issues that affected children in school through discussion, circle time and drama.

St. Patrick's Assembly

2011-03-11T15:23:00.002Z

There will be a special St. Patrick’s Day Assembly on Wednesday 16th at 11.15 am.

P2/3 will be hosting the assembly.

Coin Quest

2011-03-11T15:11:00.001Z

Una Fegan from Southern Area Hospice visited the school this week to talk to the older children about the service that the Hospice provides to the community. The school will also be asking the children to take part in a Coin Quest to raise money for the Hospice. This involves the children bringing home a small cardboard box and filling it with loose change from around the house. All the money raised will go to the Hospice.

Paired Reading

2011-03-11T14:47:00.000Z

Many Thanks to all those parents who made the effort to come along to Monday night’s meeting with Ann Marie Flynn. We are very lucky to have the chance to call on someone like Ann-Marie who has great experience in the whole area of developing literacy skills in children. The Paired Reading program began Wednesday and any parent who has a child in Primary 3,4,5,6 or 7 and was unable to attend the meeting should contact your child’s teacher and they will be able to assist you in involving your child in this very worthwhile activity.

Pancake Making in Primary 1

2011-03-08T16:39:00.000Z

Special Award

2011-03-04T14:52:00.003Z

Congatulations to Martin Daly and Jody Murtagh who both received a special award today for working so hard all week in school.

Well done boys!

School Playground

2011-03-03T16:04:00.001Z

Our School Playground has been extended and resurfaced this week by the SELB's maintance department. The work will mean more space for the children and a lovely flat even surface for playing on.

School Trip

2011-03-03T16:01:00.000Z

The Primary 4 and Primary 5 children will be travelling to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh on Thursday 10th of March. The children will require a packed lunch but no pocket money is required on the trip and the school will cover all costs.

St. Patrick’s Day Disco

2011-03-03T15:58:00.000Z

The

The St. Patrick’s Day Disco will take place on Tuesday 15th March beginning at 7.30pm and finishing at 9pm.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for the raffle would be really appreciated and there will be Irish dancing for all for all the children.

Girl's Football Team

2011-03-03T14:12:00.004Z

Well done to the girls who represented the school in the recent indoor football competition in the Loughview Sports Centre.

World Book Day

2011-03-02T14:56:00.001Z

On Thursday 3^rd March we are asking the children to dress up as a character from various types of books.

P1 Nursery Character

P2/3 Fairytale Character

P4/5 Roald Dahl Characters

P6/7 Books that have been made into films.

After School Art Club

2011-02-22T09:56:00.000Z

The work begins

Working on the Mosaic

Children who attended the Art Club

The Finished Article

School Holidays

2011-02-08T12:16:00.000Z

School will be closed for Mid-Term Break from Monday 14th until Friday 18th February. There will be a staff training day on Monday 21st so the children return to school on Tuesday 22nd.

St. Brigid's Assembly

2011-02-08T12:09:00.001Z

Congratulations to all the children who did so well in our assembly for St. Brigid's Day. Thanks to all the parents who attended and to Miss Cullinan for preparing the children.

Visiting Vet for P4 and 5

2011-02-08T12:03:00.001Z

On Friday 4th February Primary 4 and 5 were visited by Ballygawley vet Ena who originates from Germany.

Prize Winners January 2011

2011-02-08T11:51:00.000Z

Play Scripts

2011-01-27T14:40:00.002Z

Primary4/5 children were very busy recently writing and performing plays. The playscripts were excellent and we had some quality acting to match!

Question Time

2011-01-27T14:34:00.001Z

The Primary 1 children were recently investigating people who help us. Part of their work involved them interviewing Mr McCreesh and asking him lots of very hard questions!

Boxes in the Attic

2011-01-27T14:22:00.001Z

The children from P6/7 will be travelling to the Palace Stables in Armagh on the 10th of February for the "Boxes in the Attic" tour which focuses on the life of the Victorians. The children are currently studying this area in World Around This. The school will cover the cost of the trip.

Camogie News!

2011-01-27T14:18:00.000Z

Good luck to the girls from Primary 6 and 7 who take part in the Camogie Indoor All-County Finals tomorrow in Omagh.

Arts and Crafts club

2011-01-13T14:17:00.000Z

Arts and Crafts club will be open to children in Primary 5,6 and 7. As we expect a big interest in this club, we have had to limit places to 15 children. The first fifteen children who register for the club and pay £6 for the six weeks will get a place in the club.

Guitar Club

2011-01-13T14:14:00.000Z

After school clubs will begin again on Tuesday 25^th January for 6 weeks. Guitar club will be open to children in Primary 6 and 7 and children may use their own guitar or borrow one from the school.

School Trips

2011-01-13T14:08:00.001Z

The Primary 7 children will be travelling to St. Patrick’s Academy on Wednesday 19th January to take part an activity day which is part of the STEM initiative. The event will begin at 11.40 am and finish at 2.15pm and a packed lunch will be provided.
On Friday 21st of January the Primary 7 girls will travel to St. Catherine’s College in Armagh to take part in a Technology day.

Christmas DVDs

2011-01-10T14:08:00.001Z

Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the Christmas Show such a success, especially the children. The DVD recording of our Christmas Production is available now from the school office priced at £5.

2011-01-03T22:42:00.000Z

Children return to school on Friday 7th of January.

DVDs of the Christmas play will be available priced at £5 per copy.

2010-12-20T10:39:00.000Z

Due to the usually hard weather we are experiencing, we have had to change some of the arrangements for the coming week. Our Christmas show will take place tomorrow Tuesday 21^st at 1.30pm in the Parochial Hall. We are very aware that this will present problems for some parents getting to see the show but the safety of everyone must take priority. We feel that this is a better option than taking children, parents and staff out at night in such dangerous conditions. The show will finish at around 3.30pm and all children will be going home at that stage. We will be running a raffle as usual and we would appreciate any prizes that parents feel that they would like to donate. We hope to video the show tomorrow and DVDs will be available after Christmas.

School Holidays

2010-12-04T11:42:00.000Z

School will finish up on Thursday 23rd December at 11am and children return to school on Friday 7th of January 2011.

Primary 0ne Party!

2010-12-04T11:24:00.000Z


Primary One children celebrated their party on Friday 3rd of December. Mrs Magill, Mrs McGleenan and Miss Quinn had worked with the children organising and planning the party. A fun day was had by all and the children looked great in their fancy dress.

Tesco Vouchers

2010-12-04T10:49:00.002Z


Thanks to all the parents who contributed Tesco Vouchers to the school. We used the vouchers to buy musical instruments for the school which ties in with the work we are doing presently with the SELB's music service.

Wizard of Oz

2010-11-18T14:42:00.001Z

The Primary 6 and 7 children will be travelling to St. Catherine’s College in Armagh on Thursday 25th of November for their school production of the Wizard of Oz. Admission is free and break will be provided.

Christmas Play

2010-11-18T14:37:00.000Z

The children have started to rehearse and practice for the school Christmas play. This is an important part of the school year and something the children really enjoy.

The Christmas Play will take place on Tuesday the 21st of December at 7.30pm

Pantomime

2010-11-18T14:27:00.000Z

The children will be travelling to The Market Place Theatre in Armagh on Friday 10th December to see the Pantomime ‘Cinderella’. The show starts at 10am so we should be home in time for school dinners. The cost of the trip is £10 per child and we would appreciate if everyone is paid up before the day as all seats booked in the theatre have to be paid for by the school.

Halloween Festivities

2010-10-29T13:57:00.000+01:00

Scary costumes, Halloween arts and crafts, cooking, poems and song were all on offer at our Halloween Day on Thursday.

Prize winners

2010-10-29T13:54:00.000+01:00

Congratulations to the children who received their most improved pupil awards on Thursday.