Another fantastic year at LPS has come to an end! ☀️ Our pupils have amazed us with their achievements, enthusiasm and kindness, making us incredibly proud every single day. Thank you to our wonderful families for your support throughout the year. The LPS family is now officially switching to solar power mode: feet up, batteries recharging, and ready to soak up some summer sunshine before we return refreshed for 2026–27! Have a brilliant summer filled with fun, laughter and happy memories. Thank you for being part of another wonderful year. See you all very soon! 💙❤️ “LPS staff: currently recharging… estimated return to full power 25th August 2026!” 😄☀️🏝️

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Winnie the Pooh Today we said goodbye to our wonderful P7 pupils as they celebrated their Leavers’ Assembly. It is hard to put into words just how proud we are of each and every one of them. We have had the privilege of watching them grow from young children into confident, kind, resilient and caring young people. Their personalities have flourished, their friendships have strengthened, and they have helped make LPS the special place it is today. While we are sad to see them leave, we are excited for the adventures that lie ahead. A new chapter begins, full of opportunities, challenges and memories waiting to be made. Their new schools are incredibly lucky to have such talented, hardworking and thoughtful young people joining their communities. As they take their next steps, we hope they will always remember their time at LPS. No matter where life takes them, they will always be part of the LPS family. Good luck, P7. Be brave, be kind, believe in yourselves and embrace every opportunity that comes your way. We will miss you greatly, but we know you are more than ready for this exciting new adventure. 💙❤️

Numbots Celebration In our Numbots celebration in assembly this morning, we congratulated a P2, P3 and P4 pupil for being leaders for the most amount of active days. It is not about how much it is played as we want to encourage screen-free time; instead, we are celebrating pupils who have kept up regular “little and often” practice. Numbots recommends 3 minutes a day, 5 times a week and it has been great to hear teachers comment so positively about pupils’ skills levels increasing as they’ve kept up their practice. Well done! Numbots will remain available over the summer for any P2-P4 pupils who wish to build on their skills, ready for moving into their new year group. Super stars! 🌟

🏆 House Winners 2025–26 🏆 A huge congratulations to Blackwood House, this year’s overall House Champions! 🎉 Your hard work, teamwork, determination and house spirit throughout the year have earned you the top spot. As a reward, all Blackwood pupils will enjoy some extra outdoor play time next week! ☀️ Final House Totals: 💛Blackwood 439 💚Cairn Wood 389 ❤️Kiltonga 385 💙Killynether 366 Well done to every pupil who contributed points for their house this year. Your enthusiasm, effort and school spirit have been fantastic. ❤️💙💚💛

⭐ Final Stars of the Week 2025–26 ⭐ At our final assembly of the school year, we were delighted to celebrate our last Stars of the Week, with a special focus of Endeavour. These pupils consistently give their very best, working hard every day and approaching learning with enthusiasm and determination. They are shining examples of the spirit of Londonderry Primary School through their wonderful behaviour, excellent manners, kindness and willingness to help others. Whether showing responsibility, being polite and respectful, spreading happiness, or always giving 100% effort, each of our stars has made a positive difference to our school community. We are incredibly proud of you all. Well done on a fantastic achievement and thank you for being such wonderful role models throughout the year. ⭐

⚠️ Urgent recall: Squeezy Dumplings toys are being recalled due to a serious chemical risk. Testing found that the outer layer contains excessive levels of benzene. If inhaled, benzene can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Exposure to larger amounts may also cause a burning sensation in the digestive tract and skin irritation. Affected product: Squeezy Dumplings The product is sold in a plastic basket-style pot containing a single soft plastic dumpling. No batch numbers or product identifiers are provided on the product or packaging. If you have this product, stop using it immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

The Northern Ireland Assembly is hosting two special days of free family fun at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday 22 July and Friday 14 August 2026. The days will mix fun, hands-on activities with opportunities for children and families to learn more about Parliament Buildings and the work of the Assembly. Families can scan the QR code on the flyer to book a timeslot.

🏆 Awards Day 2026 🏆 What a wonderful morning celebrating the achievements, talents and contributions of our pupils. Our P1 children opened the ceremony with a delightful performance of “I’m On My Way,”full of energy, fun and confidence. They certainly got our celebrations off to a fantastic start! 🎶 We were delighted to present our Endeavour Awards to pupils from P3–P7, recognising determination, resilience and a positive attitude to learning. Academic Certificates and Academic Cups were also awarded to pupils who have worked exceptionally hard throughout the year. Congratulations to our sporting award winners, including: ⚽ Footballer of the Year ⚽ Young Footballer of the Year ⚽ Top Goal Scorer 🏑 Hockey Award 🏐 Netball Award We also celebrated our top School Council representative and presented the Spirit of Londonderry Eco Award to pupils who have shown a real commitment to caring for our environment. 🌍 A special mention goes to our Volunteer Now Impact Award recipients. We were incredibly proud to recognise pupils who have given their time so generously to help others at our early morning club, with some achieving an outstanding 100 hours of service. What an incredible example of citizenship and community spirit! The recipient of the Music Cup, along with the prestigious P7 Anderson Shield and Smith Shield, will be announced on Monday during our P7 Leavers’ Assembly. Congratulations to all of our award winners and to every pupil who has contributed so positively to school life this year. We are incredibly proud of you all. ⭐💙❤️