Glengormley Integrated Primary SchoolA list of latest news bytes about school life.
The little people from the Glens of Gormley and the Glens of Ann are working together on a literacy project this TITANIC anniversary year, 2012. Watch out for some fabulous creative writing. This is just a little bit to wet your appetite and get the children motivated!
Twinning of the Glens
Since Valentines Day falls next week during our 1/2 term break from school, we decided to hold a non-uniform / Red themed Valentine Disco today.
Here are some video clips of our kids having lots of fun dancing to the music and playing games with Avril “1stforfun” our resident DJ!
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This week, children from Primary 6 were visited by Susie Miller, a well known local author of such novels as “The 2 Pennies”. Susie is an active member of the Titanic Society and has personal and professional links with the great ship. She helped the children in a workshop, see how writers can meld fact and fiction together in a literary work. The programme was sponsored through funds secured by school, along with Glenann Primary School in Cushendall, from the Government’s Community Relations, Equality and Diversity Northern Ireland Policy. We hope to continue with learning opportunities throughout this academic year, including a residential visit to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, to continue the studies of Titanic in this the 2012 100th Anniversary year of the tragic sinking.
Glengormley Integrated Primary School visited W5 this week as part of Northern Bank Science Counts, an exciting education partnership with W5, Northern Ireland’s award winning interactive discovery centre. The award-winning programme offers a rich educational experience for primary school pupils, focusing on engaging them with science and maths. To date, 210 schools and nearly 16,000 children have participated in the programme with rave reviews from pupils and teachers alike.
The pupils from Glengormley Integrated Primary School were treated to a Maths Problem Solvers Challenge by the educational team from W5 followed by an exploration of W5’s 250 hands-on exhibits.
Dr Sally Montgomery, Chief Executive of W5 explained, “Northern Bank Science Counts works really well for Key Stage 2 pupils. Using Maths is a key part of preparing for life and work and we need to use it in flexible ways, so that pupils get a chance to solve problems, make decisions and use maths in a practical way.”
Vanessa Postle, External Relations Manager, Northern Bank added, “Northern Bank Science Counts allows young learners to make the link between education and work. We think it is important for pupils to see how relevant maths and science are to the wider environment and their future employment. It is one of a number of Northern Bank’s community initiatives which make learning fun and straightforward.”
The Mayor of Newtownabbey Borough Council hosted the School Council today at Mossley Mill. The pupil council first held their January council meeting in the Newtownabbey Council Chambers, where the Mayor presented our Chairperson with a presentation gaval for bringing our meetings to order. All the pupil councillors who represent their P5 – P7 classes and the school as a whole went through their minutes, matters arising and agenda but in the special surroundings of the Council Chambers this time. The Mayor, Alderman Billy Webb then very kindly treated Mr Arnold, Mrs McCann and the pupil council members to a lunch in his parlour. All the pupils had a wonderful learning experience and loved their lunchtime visit to Mossley Mill.
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Click on this link above to access the newsletter PDF for November 2011 ~ January 2012.
Click on this link below to view our star pupils across P1 – P7 for the Month of December and learn what great role models they are to us all.
Pupils of the month for Dec 11
Click on this link below to view our star pupils across P1 – P7 for the Month of November and learn what great role models they are to us all.
Pupils of the month for Nov 11
A team of 4 pupils attended the annual Newtownabbey Road Safety quiz on Thurs 26 Jan 2012 in Ballyearl Courtyard Theatre. The children were quizzed on all aspects of road safety and competed against teams from all across the Borough. Although not winning, the pupils did very well and brought medals home to mark their efforts for taking part. Well done to all of them!