Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School, Derry.

04/09/2026

Student of the Week 4/9/26
We are incredibly proud of each and every child who have started back at school this year. We have begun the school year with great enthusiasm, kindness and energy which has been amazing!Huge congratulations to our very first Student of the Week winners. Thank you for setting such an incredible example for your classmates! It has been heartwarming to see everyone cheering on their friends for all their efforts. 📚✨ Also featured are those that have came along to the school office this week to share in their recent achievements in Irish dancing and Soccer! Brilliant effort girls!

We are incredibly proud of each and every child who have started back at school this year.  We have begun the school year with great enthusiasm, kindness and energy which has been amazing!Huge congratulations to our very first Student of the Week winners. Thank you for setting such an incredibl...

04/09/2026

📣NEW WORKSHOP
When every day parenting feels like fighting fires...🔥
Take a step back and join us to think about how you parent and explore what works and why.
📞 Call 0808 8020 400 for more information or to book your place

04/09/2026

🌟 Places are still available for next week’s free workshop! 🌟
📞 Call 0808 8020 400 to find out more or book your place

31/08/2026

🔜AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS RETURNING SOON✅

First up, Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School, Derry. we will be returning on Monday 21st September, but Spaces are limited and when they are gone, they’re gone!!

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28/08/2026

P5, P6 & P7 Stringed Instrument Tuition
Please note that stringed instrument tuition will commence on Wednesday 2nd September.

Please note that stringed instrument tuition will commence on Wednesday 2nd September.

28/08/2026

Return to School Preparations
Our staff have been busy this week preparing to welcome all the boys and girls back to school on Tuesday. We have been engaged in a wide variety of training opportunities including ICT, health and safety, data analysis and child protection. We have also been reflecting upon our vision and values and our unique Catholic ethos. On Wednesday we joined colleagues from schools across the Diocese for the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre gathering. Our staff had the opportunity to hear from a range of inspiring facilitators, including keynote speaker Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach, who shared an uplifting message for the year ahead. The celebration of the Eucharist was lead by Bishop Donal McKeown; who encouraged those in attendance to continue creating paths of hope and faith for our young people, while it was also a pleasure to hear encouraging words from our new Bishop-elect, Bishop Michael Router. It has been a positive and inspiring start for our staff as we look forward to welcoming our pupils back and beginning another successful year together. Enjoy the last of the summer holidays and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday- breakfast club from 8.10am, school gates open from 8.45am!

Our staff have been busy this week preparing to welcome all the boys and girls back to school on Tuesday.  We have been engaged in a wide variety of training opportunities including ICT, health and safety, data analysis and child protection.  We have also been reflecting upon our vision an...

27/08/2026

September 2026 Newsletter
Please see our September newsletter attached.

Please see our September newsletter attached.

24/08/2026

Staffing Update
Dear Parents/Guardians,We would like to inform you of a few staffing changes for the beginning of the school year: Ms K. McCrossan will be working alongside Mrs Connor in Primary 4, until the end of Mrs Anderson's maternity leave. Ms McCrossan will be teaching on a Thursday and Friday each week. Miss G. Cooke will be filling in for Mrs J. McPoyle (Miss J. Logue P2) for the first few weeks in September. Miss A. Mortimor will be completing Mrs R. Chambers maternity leave in Primary 1. Mrs M. Harley is our new Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) taking over from Mr Doherty. Mrs Harley will be teaching in Primary 3 each Friday, alongside Mrs J. Duffy Monday-Thursday. We would like to wish our new staff members all the very best in their roles.Please see images attached and show them to your children to build familiarity.Kind Regards,Mrs S. McCafferty

 Dear Parents/Guardians,We would like to inform you of a few staffing changes for the beginning of the school year:  Ms K. McCrossan will be working alongside Mrs Connor in Primary 4, until the end of Mrs Anderson's maternity leave.  Ms McCrossan will be teaching on a Thursday and Fri...

24/08/2026

Are you ready for September?

Apply now for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year.

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

Please note, as well as new applicants, parents/carers of children who are currently in receipt of Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance will need to apply again for the 2026/27 school year.

If you don’t already have an EA Connect account, you will need to set one up. This is quick and easy to do, and there is lots of helpful information available on www.eani.org.uk/fsm to show you how.

You will also find details on eligibility and the supporting documentation you will need to upload when making your application.

24/08/2026

Is your child starting pre-school or primary school this September? 🎒

There are lots of simple ways you can help your child feel ready and confident for starting school.

💬 Talk together about what their new school or setting might be like before they start. This can help ease worries and build excitement.

📖 Why not visit your local library and let your child choose a book that interests them? Sharing stories together helps children feel content, secure and confident, while also supporting important language and communication skills.

Remember, you don't have to read every word! Looking at the pictures, talking about the story and asking questions are all great ways to enjoy books together.

👉 For more ideas and support, visit: https://ow.ly/501I50ZuG4F and
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