Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• September 2023 Nursery & P1 Admissions Portal Open in January

  Wed 21 Dec 2022

  EA Admissions portal for the Nursery & P1 September 2023 intake is open 10th-27th January.  Extra open day dates: 11th & 17th January 2023.

• September 2021 Intake Virtual Tour & Prospectus Available

  Tue 05 Jan 2021

  It is that time of year again when parents start to think about applying for Nursery and P1 places for the September 2021 intake. Also for some, starting Playgroup is just around the corner! With the current restrictions we were unable have our normal open morning for prospective parents to tour the school. 

   

  However, undeterred we set about making a promotional video covering Playgroup, Nursery, The Primary School and Ollie’s Afterschool Care. Capturing even a fraction of all that goes on within our school community would be longer than Ben-Hur! However, in 23 minutes we believe we have provided an insight into what makes Ballymacash Primary special and somewhere that pupils continue to develop, achieve and enjoy. The video link and prospectus are available under Key Information. 

   

  If you have her questions about the school or the application process please email sgray447@c2kni.net or ring the school on 02892664244. If you know of other parents not connected to the school, facing the same dilemma, please pass on the video link.

   

  Remember the following key dates:

   

  • Playgroup: Children start anytime during the year aged 2 years 10 months

   

  • Nursery start September 2021: Children born between 2nd July 2017 & 1st July 2018

   

  P1 start September 2021: Children born between 2nd July 2016

• Weekend Emergency Contact for POSITIVE Household Results

  Sat 10 Oct 2020
  In the event of having a someone in your household testing positive over the weekend, please text 0731 0503132 and a staff member will get back to you.

• Open Morning for September 2020 Intake

  Tue 05 Nov 2019

  On Saturday 16th November the school will be open between 10am-12 noon for prospective parents to talk to staff and tour the school.  The whole process of applying for a school place can be very stressful and staff will be available to help.  If you are unable to come on 16th, please contact the school for an alternative appointment.  Please note applications for pupils starting Nursery and P1 are completed online, between the dates of noon on 7th January and 30th January at midnight. Mr Gray will be running three workshops on Monday 13th January to assist parents filling these in - more details later. 

  

• Mental Health Day a Huge Success

  Fri 11 Oct 2019
  On Thursday 10th October we joined in World Mental Health Day by thinking about our feelings and ways to deal with our worries. Check out or Twitter feed to see more. 

• Introducing our Pupil Council!

  Fri 26 Oct 2018
  Our Pupil Council have had their first meeting and are BURSTING with ideas to improve our school and help others!

  

• Thanks to our PTA for raising £10K

  Tue 25 Sep 2018
  The PTA held their AGM last night and it highlighted both the commitment of our amazing parents and the success of the 15 events arranged during 2017-18 school year - raising an incredible £10,028.49 (over £1500 more than the previous year!)  As a school we are indebted for their contribution both financially and in helping to build an even greater sense of community around the school.  It is not surprise that Mr Gray already has the money spent on a range of things including £4000 of new Oxford Reading Tree books to provide greater breadth of reading across the levels for P1-4 pupils and 18 new iPads.   

  

• Snow Angels

  Wed 17 Jan 2018

  Snow Angels in the Nursery

  We had a great chance to put our new play suits through a 'four season' test today as our nursery angels made snow angels during Outdoor Play!  It was a thumbs up from everyone and they are hoping for more snow days...though I'm not sure Mr Gray agrees!

  

• District Football Champions.....at last!

  Fri 24 Nov 2017

  The taste of victory was sweet yesterday, as our senior boys' football won the Lisburn & District Primary School League for the 1st time in our history!  As a school we always make it through to the finals day playoffs - when the top four schools of the year play a round robin event for the title of Champions.  As a school we have been the 'bridesmaid' on eight occasions finishing as runners up in the tournament and so we were delighted this year to have finished the job and especially for Mrs Reid and Miss Ellison (neither of whom slept on Thursday night).

   

  This year the boys played matches against Downshire PS (drawing 1-1 after a last minute Downshire equaliser!)  They beat Harmony Hill 1-0 and St Colman's 2-0.  Having topped the table of the 22 schools competing in the league since September - they finished the task as undefeated worthy champions.  Next 'target' is the double with a cup win in the Spring! 

   

  As is now tradition for any team bringing home silverware to the school, the boys are now looking forward to their 'Golden Arches' (McDs) lunch as a special celebratory treat....however apparently the managers think the venue should be upgraded.

  

• Meet the Pupil Council!

  Thu 16 Nov 2017
  It is our absolute pleasure to introduce to you this year's Pupil Council. We have 17 pupils in total, ranging from P4 to P7. We know that they will represent their peers well and can't wait to hear their ideas to improve BPS.