Kilcooley Primary School & Nursery Unit

🌍🎉 Student Success at Dance World Cup 2026! 🎉🌍
A huge congratulations to our talented pupils who proudly represented our school and LCDD Hip Hop at the Dance World Cup 2026 Finals.
Competing against the very best dancers from across the world, our pupils achieved outstanding results:
🥉 Holly – Bronze Medalist (3rd in the World) – Mini Street Dance Solo
✨ Holly & Ka-Tia – 4th in the World – Mini Street Dance Duo
🔥 Street Aces – 5th in the World
Featuring Holly, Ka-Tia & Angel
⭐ Fresh Chemistry – 8th in the World
Featuring Skyler, Aaleigha & Emelli
⭐ Nu-Vibe – 8th in the World
Featuring Hollie & Poppie
🌟 La Funk – 14th in the World
Featuring Kelsey
👏 Angel & her duo partner also achieved an outstanding 19th in the World in their Mini Street Dance Duo

What an incredible achievement for these young dancers! Simply qualifying to represent Northern Ireland at the Dance World Cup is an honour in itself and they should all be immensely proud of returning home with these world-class results!
Congratulations to all of our amazing pupils for their hard work, commitment and dedication. We are so proud of everything you have achieved on the world stage!🌍💙

Everyone at Kilcooley Primary School would like to wish the very best of luck to our pupils:
⭐ Kelsey
⭐ Skyler
⭐ Aaleigha
⭐ Emelli
⭐ Hollie
⭐ Angel
⭐ Ka-Tia
⭐ Holly
⭐ Poppie
These talented girls successfully qualified in January to represent Team Northern Ireland at the Dance World Cup Finals this July.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, commitment and achievement. What an amazing opportunity to perform on the world stage and represent both your country and your school!
Good luck, girls – enjoy every moment, dance your hearts out and make memories to last a lifetime! We will all be cheering you on! 💚🏆🇬🇧

Yesterday, our whole school community came together to give a heartfelt clapping guard of honour as we bid a tearful farewell to two truly remarkable members of our school family.

After an incredible 27 years of dedicated service, Mrs Brown, and an amazing 43 years of unwavering commitment, Mrs Maguire, are beginning their well-earned retirement.

Between them, they have touched the lives of countless children, families and colleagues, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication and care that will never be forgotten. Their impact on our school community has been immeasurable, and they will be greatly missed by everyone.

Thank you, Mrs Brown and Mrs Maguire, for your years of service, your compassion, and the difference you have made to so many lives. We wish you both every happiness, good health and many wonderful adventures in this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations on your retirement—you have both truly earned it! ❤️👏🎉

Adopt a Spot Project 🌸🍃

This term, we launched our Adopt a Spot project which has been a fantastic opportunity for every class to work together to transform neglected and overgrown areas of our school courtyard into welcoming, usable and inclusive spaces. Through gardening, our children have been developing valuable life skills, teamwork and a sense of pride in their school community. 🌻

A huge thank you to New Leaf Compost NI for their generous donation of soil, plants and herbs, which has helped bring our project to life. We can’t wait to see these spaces continue to flourish next year! 🪴

Today was a very special and emotional day as we came together to say goodbye and thank you to three wonderful members of our school family.

First, to our Vice Principal Mrs Maguire. After an incredible 43 years of teaching and caring for generations of children, you are beginning a well-earned new chapter. Your kindness, dedication, wisdom, and encouragement have helped shape this school into the special place it is today. Thousands of children have been lucky enough to learn from you, and your influence will continue to be felt for many years to come.

To our amazing dinner lady Mrs Mayne, who has lovingly prepared school meals for 35 years, thank you. Mrs Mayne started as a cleaner in our school in 1991 and was soon after asked to help out in the kitchen and has never left as she loves it so much! You have done so much more than serve lunches. Your care and dedication have nourished not just our bodies, but our hearts too.

And finally, to our Principal Mrs Brown. Although illness means you cannot be with us today, we want you to know how deeply grateful we are for your 27 years of leadership, compassion, and commitment. You have guided this school with strength, kindness, and a genuine love for every child and member of staff. We send you our very best wishes for your health and happiness as you begin this next chapter.

To each of you, thank you for your years of service, your unwavering dedication, and the difference you have made in so many lives. Schools are built on people like you—people who give their time, their hearts, and their care every single day.

On behalf of all the pupils, staff, parents, governors, and everyone whose lives you have touched, we wish you happiness, good health, and many wonderful adventures in your retirement.

You may be leaving your roles, but you will always remain a cherished part of our school’s story.

A cycle around the Ark Farm and half price tickets for admission to The Ark Open Farm. Suitable for all ages. Booking is in the comments. This will sell out so get in quick ♥️

We were delighted to present a cheque for £400 to Emma from Cancer Fund for Children this week.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the ReadOn Challenge!📖

Congratulations to our P7 entrepreneurs for winning the prestigious Sustainability Award for their eco friendly business 'Kilcooley Sea-Cycle'. Below is managing director Rudi Lowry collecting our award with Rachel from Young Young Enterprise Northern Ireland.

While all the sea glass frames have been snapped up, there are some beautiful sea glass necklaces left for only a fiver ♥️

They will be sold at 1.45pm at the back door tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has supported 'Kilcooley Sea-Cycle 🙏🏼