Parkgate Primary NI

Parkgate Primary NI Primary School

26/06/2026

As we wave our final pupils goodbye at Parkgate Primary, we do so with immense pride and gratitude for what has always made our school so special.
It has been a true privilege to work in partnership with our parents, families and the wider community - together creating a place where children are supported, encouraged and celebrated, and where every member of staff has felt proud to belong.
Over the years, Parkgate has seen many changes - through education, buildings, curriculum and the wider world. Yet through it all, one thing has remained constant: our pupils. They are, and always will be, the heart of Parkgate. The spirit of respect, kindness and acceptance lives on in every child and every member of staff who has been part of our journey.
To our pupils, families, staff and governors, past and present - thank you for being part of something more than just a school.
As you move forward, do so with confidence. Be kind, stay curious, work hard and always believe in yourselves.
The values of Parkgate Primary will live on in each of you.

As part of our work on instructional writing, P4/5 children made their very own chocolate fudge sauce. They carefully fo...
11/05/2026

As part of our work on instructional writing, P4/5 children made their very own chocolate fudge sauce. They carefully followed instructions, took turns giving directions using imperative verbs, and worked brilliantly together as a team. Best of all, everyone enjoyed tasting the results of their hard work — and even helped to wash up afterwards! Such fantastic teamwork and learning all round 😊👏

We had a fantastic day at Carrick Castle! The children stepped back in time to experience life as a Norman soldier, expl...
08/05/2026

We had a fantastic day at Carrick Castle! The children stepped back in time to experience life as a Norman soldier, exploring the castle and learning what life would have been like all those years ago. To top it all off, we finished the day with some well‑deserved fun at the park. Lots of learning, laughter and great memories made! 🏰⚔️🌳😊

Carrickfergus Castle Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough

🌟 Thank You, Roots of Empathy Team! 🌟A huge thank you to Mrs Hobson, Mrs Simpson, Mrs McLean and the wonderful Baby Char...
29/04/2026

🌟 Thank You, Roots of Empathy Team! 🌟
A huge thank you to Mrs Hobson, Mrs Simpson, Mrs McLean and the wonderful Baby Charlie for facilitating the Roots of Empathy Programme. Their time, care and commitment made the sessions truly special.
The programme has brought fantastic benefits for our young children, helping them to develop empathy, kindness and a better understanding of their own and others’ feelings. Most importantly, the children absolutely loved taking part and looked forward to every visit!
Thank you for such a memorable and meaningful experience 💛

📐 Active Learning & STEAM Numeracy 📐We explored acute, obtuse, reflex and right angles using our bodies, string and by s...
28/04/2026

📐 Active Learning & STEAM Numeracy 📐
We explored acute, obtuse, reflex and right angles using our bodies, string and by spotting angles in our natural environment. 🌿
The children created Angle Cityscapes with 2D shapes and took on an engineering challenge, designing pig pens, forming angles and calculating perimeter. 🐷📏
Fantastic hands‑on learning! 👏✨

🦋 A Very Hungry Caterpillar Week! 🐛The children have been busy enjoying activities inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpill...
24/04/2026

🦋 A Very Hungry Caterpillar Week! 🐛
The children have been busy enjoying activities inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We shared the story together and learned all about the lifecycle of a butterfly.
The children created beautiful symmetrical butterfly paintings and cooked delicious butterfly buns, where we also investigated capacity by measuring ingredients using measuring cups instead of scales 🧁🥣.
We finished the day with lots of imaginative play in The Hungry Caterpillar themed café ☕🐛
A wonderful day full of learning, creativity and fun! 🌈📚

A huge thank you to all the children who joined us for Story and Rhyme this year 🎶📖It was wonderful to see so many happy...
23/04/2026

A huge thank you to all the children who joined us for Story and Rhyme this year 🎶📖
It was wonderful to see so many happy faces and smiling children.
We’ve loved sharing stories, songs and special moments with you all. Thank you for your singing, giggles and lovely smiles – they truly made the sessions extra special 💛

🧠 P3 Brain Power! ➕➕P3 have been using mental strategies to add two two‑digit numbers – no calculators allowed! 😄By spli...
23/04/2026

🧠 P3 Brain Power! ➕➕
P3 have been using mental strategies to add two two‑digit numbers – no calculators allowed! 😄
By splitting numbers and bridging through ten, they’re giving their brains a brilliant workout, building focus, memory and maths confidence along the way.
Small sums… big brain gains! 💪🧠

The children had an absolute ball kicking off their rugby journey with Oran, the brilliant Club Community Rugby Officer ...
22/04/2026

The children had an absolute ball kicking off their rugby journey with Oran, the brilliant Club Community Rugby Officer from Randalstown Rugby Club.
From quick feet and lightning‑fast reactions to practising their handling skills, everyone gave it their all and showed fantastic enthusiasm while having lots of fun trying something new.
We can’t wait to see what next week brings… bring it on! 💪🙌
rfc Randalstown Arches Association
Ulster Rugby

🌷 Spring Inspiration at Parkgate Primary 🎨Our pupils have been enjoying the beautiful spring sunshine while sketching an...
21/04/2026

🌷 Spring Inspiration at Parkgate Primary 🎨
Our pupils have been enjoying the beautiful spring sunshine while sketching and using watercolours to paint the stunning tulips outside our school grounds. It has been a wonderful opportunity for the children to observe nature closely, practice their artistic skills, and be inspired by their surroundings.
A huge thank you to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough for the lovely decorative display, which has added so much colour and inspiration to our outdoor area. The tulips have truly brightened our school and our learning! 🌼🌈
The Antrim & Newtownabbey Post Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Parkgate & District

Address

79 Grange Road
Ballyclare
BT390DH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 4:15pm
Thursday 8:45am - 4:15pm
Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm

Telephone

+442893352888

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