Gracehill and Galgorm playgroup

05/02/2026

As a setting we cannot recommend Lauren enough.

26/01/2026

📣 Schools Update on Storm Chandra 📣

⚠️ Amber and yellow weather warnings are in place for NI tomorrow and the potential impacts on schools are being kept under review.

The situation has been discussed with the Department and Minister and there are no current plans to issue general school closure notices.

School leaders are asked to monitor and assess the weather warnings and conditions in their areas and to take local decisions if required.

School transport services will operate but may be subject to disruption due to high winds and the risk of flooding. In line with PSNI advice, contingency plans are being finalised to avoid coastal roads where possible.

Parents should be aware of the potential for disruption to school transport tomorrow as, in some cases, they may have to make their own transport arrangements for their children.

21/01/2026

Pre-School/Primary 1 applications close TODAY at 12 noon ⏰

Applications received after this time will be considered late.

To complete your application, visit EA Connect 👉 https://ow.ly/w9of50XGQMl

For more information on the admissions process, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/3SkH50XGQMm

19/01/2026

3 DAYS TO GO!

Online applications for a Pre-school or Primary 1 place for September 2026 close THIS Wednesday 21 January at 12 noon. Applications received after the closing date will be treated as late 📢

To begin or complete your application, please visit EA Connect 👉 https://ow.ly/7VZf50XGQyM

For more information and guidance on completing an application, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/oPmH50XGQyN

15/01/2026

12/12/2025

Admissions criteria for applications to Pre-school and Primary One for September 2026 are now live on our website.

It is important that you read the published admissions criteria for each of the Pre-school settings or Primary schools you wish to list on your application.

Applications open on EA Connect at 12 noon on 7 January 2026 for Pre-school and Primary One, and we recommend you list at least four pre-school settings or primary schools in your order of preference .

More information on applying for a pre-school or primary school place is available at 👉 https://ow.ly/gEVj50XFEeR

08/12/2025

A huge thank you to Ronny McFall from Tesco for kindly donating selection boxes to our Pre-school children this Christmas. Your continued support means a great deal to us and the generosity shown by Tesco is truly appreciated.
Thanks again Ronny for your kindness.

31/03/2025

A huge thank you to Ronny McFall from Tesco Ballymena for donating some Easter Eggs to the children at Gracehill and Galgorm Playgroup. It’s great to see local businesses supporting the community. No doubt the children at the pre-school will be delighted with their Easter treats!

23/01/2025

🚨 Admissions application deadline extension 🚨

Due to Storm Éowyn, a decision has been taken by the Department of Education to extend the Pre-School and Primary Admissions application deadline from Friday 24 January at 12noon to 4pm Monday 27 January 2025.

To submit your application, visit: https://ow.ly/IUF450Uje0k

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ONE DAY TO GO!

There is just one day to apply for a Pre-School or Primary 1 place – applications close TOMORROW 24 Jan at 12 noon.

Applications received after the closing date will be considered late.

To submit your application, visit: https://ow.ly/IUF450Uje0k

For more information and guidance on completing an application, visit: www.eani.org.uk/admissions

02/12/2024

Just a little reminder about our Open Day this Wednesday. We look forward to see you there!

09/10/2024

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 📚⁣
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Due to tutoring commitments this year, I have very limited availability for sensory stories! ⏰😵‍💫⁣
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So if you’d like to get booked in, please send a private message or email as soon as you can 📩 ⁣
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(𝘔𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝟹-𝟼 📚😊)⁣⁣
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Also… for those wanting a Christmas sensory story this year, I am offering 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 all bookings made in October! ⁣
A little thank you for being organised and therefore helping me get resources etc. organised. 😅⁣
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Get in touch if you’d like to get booked in and I will send you what’s available! 😊⁣
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📧 [email protected]⁣⁣
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Thank you!

28/02/2024

PRE PRE SESSIONS

We are currently taking applications for our Pre pre sessions commencing September 2024.
If you wish to express an interest then please send an email to [email protected]