This year for world book day 2025 pupils created their favourite book characters from recycled materials they had at home. We had a range of characters from Irish mythical stories, local legends and some world-famous ones. Have a look at the pictures and see if you can spot the characters.  

Pupils also listened to the story of 'The Lorax'- read by Mrs. Wisner Clarke and made their own Lorax character. 

Today all the pupils learned about the exciting jobs available in cyber security by taking part in the Cyber Super programme. Cyber security careers are interesting and varied. Every organisation, large and small, now needs people who understand how to keep information and systems safe. There are different ways young people can access a career in cyber security. Carrying on with either Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths post-16 will give them lots of options to specialise later. 

Our KS2 pupils attended the Cumann na mBunscol skills day on Wednesday 26th Feb in Dunloy GAC. The boys and girls got to work with coaches from the Gaelfast initiative and were focusing on the key skills of hurling finishing off with mixed team matches. Thank you to all the coaches and well done to all the boys and girls who had a great day.

Please see below useful guidance from 'Parent line' regrading the use of mobile phones for children. 

Safer Internet Day 2025, which is celebrated on February 11, promotes online safety, digital responsibility, and cybersecurity awareness to create a better internet for everyone. Please see the link below for more information about TikTok. 

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On Wednesday our KS1 pupils attended a skills day in Dunloy GAC. Thank you to all the coaches and Cumann na Bunscol Antrim for a great day- our pupils really enjoyed all the activities and getting to meet new people- exactly what sport is all about.