Lurgan JHS

Parents and guardians — if your child is eligible for Home to School Transport, now is the time to submit your application for the new school year starting in September.

Apply now through the Education Authority’s website at eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/home-to-school-transport/transport-online-applications

Please note if your child already avails of home to school transport and you have not moved home or changed schools then you do not need to reapply.

A reminder to come come along to our Pre-Owned Uniform Sale on Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st July and Monday 4th August from 1pm -4pm.

Please enter via the Millennium Way gate and follow signs which will direct you to the Assembly Hall.

Please note that we will only be accepting cash and items will be sold as seen with no refunds or returns.

If you have any uniform or PE kit donations, please continue to drop them off at our school reception entering via the delivery doors to the left of the main doors. Thank you for your support!

It was great to see so many of our pupils who play for Lurgan Town U13 & U15 Girls’ teams being recognised and rewarded for their hard work, effort, and dedication this season at a civic reception in Craigavon Civic Centre!

The U13s were Mid Ulster Youth League Premiership Champions and Blackpool Cup Winners.

Whilst the U15s were the Mid Ulster Youth League Championship Winners.

Congratulations to all of our pupils, their fellow teammates and their coaches.

A sincere thank you to Constable Wallace and our Local Neighbourhood Policing Team (LNPT) – key partners in supporting our pupils, school and wider community.

The team plays an important role in our preventative curriculum, delivering impactful workshops on substance misuse, internet safety, and the “One Punch Kills” campaign. Their input helps equip our young people with the knowledge and awareness they need to make safe, informed choices.

We’re incredibly grateful not only for their contributions in the classroom, but also for their ongoing support in helping to keep our pupils, campus, and local community safe.

A huge thank you to Andy and the team at Lurgan Youth Annexe – another key community partner who support many of our pupils during term-time evenings.

Based within the Lurgan Junior High School grounds, the Annexe offers a safe, welcoming space for young people aged 8–25 to develop emotionally, socially and personally outside of the school setting. With fantastic facilities, including games stations, group rooms, and a kitchen for cooking activities, it’s a place where young people can build confidence, resilience, and strong peer relationships – and most importantly, have fun.

All staff are fully trained in youth work, and their work makes a real difference to the lives of the young people who attend.

To learn more about what they offer, or to find out how to get involved, visit 👉 https://www.youthonline.org.uk/youthcentres/lurganyouth/

A big thank you to Tara from Links Counselling Service – one of our valued external partners who provide essential mental health support to our pupils.

Links exists to make professional counselling accessible to everyone in the community, offering a safe and confidential space for our pupils. Tara’s support has ensured that our pupils do not have to face life’s challenges alone.

We are incredibly grateful for the care and expertise they bring to our school community.

To learn more about their work – visit 👉 www.linkscounselling.com

A heartfelt thank you to Mark, his team and all at Aspire NI, another one of our key external agencies making a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

Aspire NI is working to close the educational attainment gap for children living in poverty across Northern Ireland – a number that has sadly risen to over 103,000 young people.

Through their incredible Aspire Sessions on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.20pm - 4.30pm, Aspire Academy, and Camp Aspire, they provide completely free academic and personal development support to young people who need it most. Their work empowers our pupils to believe in their potential and thrive in both school and life.

You can support Aspire NI by praying for the young people and staff involved, donating to help continue their free services or volunteering your time to be part of the change.

Find out more at 👉 www.aspireni.org

A huge thank you to one of our key external partners, REACH Mentoring. We want to specifically thank our REACH Connect workers Danielle and Anna, as well as James and his team who have consistently gone above and beyond to support our pupils this year.

REACH creates a safe and trusted space where young people meet daily or weekly with a trained mentor to build confidence and set goals for the future. Whether it’s self-worth, anxiety or life circumstances, REACH is there to journey alongside our pupils every step of the way.

Their relational approach, coupled with close collaboration with our school Pastoral Team, makes a real and lasting difference in the lives of our young people.

You can support REACH in their vital work by praying for the young people and mentors involved, donating to help sustain their impact or volunteering your time as a mentor.

Find out more at www.reachmentoring.org.uk

Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants for the new school year starting in September are open.

If you think your child may be eligible, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure support is in place for the beginning of the new term.

Apply now through the Education Authority’s website https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/free-school-meals-and-uniform-grants/apply-for-free-school

The third edition of the Greyhound Gazette is here.

Term 3 has been packed with achievements, celebrations, and memorable moments — and we’ve captured it all in the latest edition of the Greyhound Gazette.

Now live on the home page of our school website ljhs.co.uk

We hope you enjoy reading about everything our pupils and community have accomplished this term.

Congratulations to former pupil Oscar B, on his remarkable achievement.

Oscar has become the youngest person ever to complete the North Channel swim from Bangor to Scotland.
Over 16 hours of continuous swimming, Oscar demonstrated extraordinary resilience as he battled the elements in some of the world’s toughest open water conditions.

Oscar’s determination and quiet strength are an inspiration to all of us at Lurgan Junior High School.

We are proud of you Oscar, not only for making history and setting such a powerful example for our school community and Lurgan, but for your dedication and perseverance.