Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School and PTA

Spending time outdoors can play an important role in children’s wellbeing, learning, confidence and development.

However, busy routines, safety concerns and limited access to outdoor space can make it harder for families, schools and carers to prioritise time in nature.

Our latest guide shares simple, practical ideas to help children reconnect with the natural world, including:
• Noticing wildlife during everyday routines
• Taking familiar activities outside
• Creating mini adventures
• Growing plants or building nature at home
• Using technology to identify birdsong, insects and wildlife
• Supporting older children with independence and sensible risk-taking

With realistic ideas for all ages, the guide helps make outdoor time feel accessible, enjoyable and worthwhile.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5ctpa

If you are applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year, you are encouraged to apply before Friday 31 July to guarantee your support is in place for the start of term.

Please ensure you have completed the application fully and submitted all relevant supporting documentation.

👉 Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

For more information, including FAQs, visit: www.eani.org.uk/fsm

Screens are now part of everyday family life, but for very young children, clear and predictable boundaries can help screen time feel calm rather than constant.

Our latest guide shares practical advice for families, nurseries and early years settings on supporting healthier digital habits for under-fives.

The guide covers:
• Choosing age-appropriate content
• Protecting bedtime routines
• Keeping devices in shared spaces
• Co-viewing and talking about what children see
• Using simple scripts and transition warnings
• Modelling balanced device use as adults

With supportive tips and realistic routines, this guide helps adults manage screen time with greater confidence.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/59nif

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance should be submitted before Friday 31 July to guarantee your application is processed for the start of the new school year.

👉 Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

Ensure you have completed everything correctly and submitted all relevant supporting documentation.

🔗 For more information, please see EA’s website: www.eani.org.uk/fsm

“Good luck to Miss Doyle on her wedding day today—wishing you a lifetime of happiness as you get married!”

Miss Dougan & All the staff at OLQOP

P5A enjoying an afternoon with artist Grainne Kielty from Artworks NI, we created watercolour images based on the work of Mark Rothko, which we linked to our study of Electricity in World Around Us ⚡️🎨

Fun Day 2026 was “The Best Day Ever”!

The boys and girls enjoyed a well deserved day off work, a day full of fun activities and treats.

This Men’s Health Week- 15th to 21st June 2026-Parentline NI is encouraging men and dads to take better care of their health. Make progress one step at a time - caring for yourself will help you to care for others!

Children with a statement of special educational needs who need a special diet may be entitled to Free School Meals support.

👉 Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

The Free School Meals and Uniform helpdesk can also be contacted on 028 9047 0233, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

🔗 There is lot of information and guidance available at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

Congratulations to Jack, Evan and Aaron who represented Antrim schools on Friday. The boys travelled to Dublin to play in the Antrim/Dublin Friendship games, on Friday.
The boys were excellent ambassadors for their school and clubs! Well Done boys.