Have a look at what's happening in our school.

• Forest School Visit June 2025

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  We were delighted to welcome Caoimhe from Forest School NI to our school for an exciting outdoor learning experience. The visit provided our pupils with a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, develop practical skills, and build confidence through hands-on activities in the natural environment.

  During the session, the children took part in team-building challenges and creative tasks such as den building, natural art, and fire lighting (under supervision). The experience encouraged curiosity, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

  A huge thank you to the Forest School NI team for an inspiring and memorable day!

  

• 200th anniversary May 2025

  Wed 28 May 2025

  On Friday 23^rd May we welcomed ex-staff, pupils and members of the local community as our yearlong celebrations to mark our 200^th anniversary came to an end. The education minister- Paul Givan and the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens- Ciarán McQuillan were also in attendance. Thank you to all those who attended and made it such an important event in the history of the island.

  

• Boat Trip

  Thu 22 May 2025

  Thank you to Fergus who took the staff and pupils on a trip around Rathlin on Thursday to look at the shore and find our more about the features of the island. 

  

• Talk on 'The Tides of Rathlin' by Benji

  Thu 22 May 2025

  We were delighted to welcome Benji McFaul to the school on Wednesday for a talk on the tides around Rathlin and how they can impact our lives. This was one of series of events that took place over the week as part of our maritime themed week.

  

• Confirmation

  Mon 19 May 2025

  On Sunday, we came together as a community to celebrate the confirmation of Cabhan. We were joined by Bishop Alan McGuckian, who was visiting Rathlin for the first time as the Bishop of Down and Connor. Bishop McGukian reminded us all of the power of the Holy Spirit and how we are called to serve as Jesus did. Well done Cabhan!

  

• First holy Communion

  Mon 12 May 2025

  Congratulations to Lukas who made his First Holy Communion on Sunday!
  This is such a special and important day in his faith journey. May he always feel the joy and peace of Jesus in his heart, today and every day.

  We are so proud of you and are keeping you in our prayers.

  God bless you always. 

  

• Future Island-Island Workshop Friday 2nd May 2025

  Wed 07 May 2025

  On Friday we welcomed the team from the Future island-island project. During the workshop we looked at what Rathlin may look like in 25 years. Thanks to all of the team for coming. 

  

• Be Proud Day 2025

  Thu 01 May 2025

  Today we welcomed parents to our annual ‘Be Proud’ afternoon when pupils got the opportunity to show off the work that they are most proud of from this year. Parents and pupils sat together and looked at all their schoolbooks and discussed their learning. Thank you to all those who attended and as always parental engagement is very high in our school.

  

• 200th Anniversary Stones

  Tue 29 Apr 2025

  Over the past few weeks, we have collected from the beach and painted a selection of stones to mark the 200^th anniversary of our school. On Monday 28^th April, we placed the stones in various locations around the island for locals and tourists to find. We also designed posters to place in various locations to remind people to lookout for these special stones.  

  

• Be Proud Afternoon

  Thu 17 Apr 2025

  Please see the poster below for our annual be proud day- this is an opportunity for you to see some of the amazing work we have been doing in class.