Carryduff Primary School

We welcomed a lovely group of Yr11 students from Saintfield High School today, and introduced them to what a career in primary school might be like. Then....we unleashed our P2s upon them! Hope we didn't put them off pursuing the bestest job in the world, ever 🤣.

Look how much fun SCU1 had at the farm this week! And those puppies 🐶♥️♥️♥️.

💦🌈 Rain didn't stop the fun at the PTA Colour Run last night - rain-soaked, colour-covered chaos everywhere! We are hardcore 💪.

Thanks PTA, it was great craic.

We are looking for a Level 5 After School Supervisor to join our Team.
If you are passionate about working with children and would love to be part of a supportive, encouraging team, we would love to hear from you!

Please email [email protected] for an application form.

As part of the P5s Living Things topic, we were delighted to welcome wildlife expert, Aidan Crean, to our classroom 🐦🌿

He shared fascinating insights about the swift population in Carryduff and explained how we can all play a part in protecting these amazing birds. The children were inspired to learn that David Attenborough developed his passion for wildlife at their age!

To put their learning into action, the class also made three bat boxes, which will soon be installed around our school grounds 🦇

Thanks to Choice Housing for organising the visit.

Yesterday, our Key Stage 1 classes had a fantastic trip to W5. They explored, discovered, played and had so much fun learning through all the hands-on activities. They loved it!

📣 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open!

If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2026/27 academic year:

➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

You can request a Proof of Benefit letter online: https://t.co/vhcVyDRoi5 (It will take at least five days to be sent to you)

If you receive Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will need to upload evidence of your Universal Credit entitlement when you apply.

More information on eligibility and supporting documentation can be found at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

Our wonderful P7s managed to dodge the showers last week and have a blast on their residential trip to Ardaluin House in Newcastle. Bouldering, abseiling, tree climbing.....all successfully conquered with the biggest smiles 💦🌲💦

Belfast Activity Centre

We would like to congratulate past pupil, Braiden Graham, on his call-up to the senior Northern Ireland squad for Monday’s summer friendly against France! ⚽
What a fantastic achievement—we are incredibly proud and wish him the very best of luck!

Northern Ireland: Uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill in NI squad Uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill have been named in Northern Ireland's squad for June's friendlies with Guinea and France.

P5 had a fantastic visit to Castle Espie yesterday! 😊 The weather was lovely, and everyone had a great time exploring and learning about the wildlife.

We can confirm—after a careful check before heading back—that no ducks were smuggled home🦆!