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After School Clubs
Wrap Around Care
Our school operates a very popular Early Morning Club from 7:55am every morning. Pupils can arrive from 7:55am until 8:40am, Monday to Friday, before heading to their classes. At Early Morning Club pupils can enjoy tabletop games, arts and crafts, practical activities, and active games. Places can be booked in advance at a very small cost using our online booking system.
After-School Care (Mon-Fri 2:00pm-5:00pm)
Our school also offers an After-School Care programme available from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Here pupils can enjoy arts and crafts, games, outdoor time, play or even time to complete their homework. We also host special events such as visits from music specialists, arts and craft specialist and sporting coaches After-School Care can be booked in advance at a small cost using our online booking system.
We also offer several holiday schemes which pupils can attend during their school holidays.
Teacher Led Clubs
These After-School Clubs are all led by our teaching staff and are free to attend.
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Hockey
Who?Mrs Charles & Mrs NobleWhen?(Monday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Hockey Club is for both boys and girls in P5. Pupils have the opportunity to improve their hockey skills and there are a number of tournaments which take place against other schools throughout the year.Where?Mrs Noble’s RoomFor?Primary 6 & 7 Until Easter then Primary 5Bring?Suitable outdoor PE kit and shoes -
Drama Club
Who?Mrs McCormickWhen?(Thursday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Pupils enjoy a variety of drama activitiesWhere?Mrs McCormick's RoomFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7Bring?N/A -
Senior Choir
Who?Mrs Gillespie & Mrs WardWhen?(Wednesday- 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Londonderry Primary School loves its music. We have two choirs who perform at least three times every year. The Junior Choir is for children in P2-P4 and the Senior Choir is for P5-P7. Our performances include a Harvest Celebration, a Carol Service and an Easter Celebration. We also enjoy being asked every Christmas to perform outside of school.Where?Music Room (Outside mobile)For?Members OnlyBring?Choir words each week -
Tag Rugby
Who?Mrs Lowry & Mrs DunlopWhen?(Wednesday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Tag rugby, or flag rugby, is a non-contact team game in which each player wears a belt that has two velcro tags attached to it, or shorts with velcro patches. This club for for both Boys & GirlsWhere?Mrs Lowry's RoomFor?P6 & P7 (20 places)Bring?P.E. Kit suitable for in & outdoors -
Digital Technology Club
Who?Mr AdamsWhen?(Wednesday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Use iPads during each session and explore the creative power the devices have to offer. We will learn how to use tool such as iMovie to create motion pictures. We will explore tools such as Scratch and write computer programmes using the fun and interactive applications.
P4 only, with P5,P6 and P7 classes later in the year.Where?N/AFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7Bring?N/A -
Scripture Union
Who?Mrs HamiltonWhen?(Monday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Come along for...Fun and Fellowship, Games, Praise, Bible Stories and Verses, Visiting Speakers. Come and hear new people talking about their lives and what God means to them!Where?Mrs Hamilton's RoomFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7 (30 places)Bring?N/A -
Football (Boys Only)
Who?Mr BarrWhen?(Thursday - 3pm - 3:50pm)What?Football is played during the first two terms of the school year. Boys from P6 and P7 are welcome to participate. The school team plays in the Newtownards and District Primary Schools Football League which encompasses schools from Comber and Dundonald as well as Newtownards. In addition to the eleven-a-side league there are 7-a-side and 5-a-side competitions.Where?Mr Barr’s RoomFor?P6 & P7 Boys (20 per group)Bring?P.E. Kit suitable for outdoors, Waterproof jacket, Woolly hat -
Netball
Who?Mrs Weir & Mrs DunlopWhen?(Thursday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Netball Club is for girls in P6 and P7. We meet once a week for practice and play lots of matches and participate in two tournaments throughout the year. We came first in a recent tournament at West Winds Primary School.Where?Mrs Weir’s RoomFor?P6 & P7 GirlsBring?P.E. Kit suitable for in & outdoors -
Art
Who?Mr RobinsonWhen?(Thursday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Pupils enjoy a variety of Art activitiesWhere?Mr Robinson's RoomFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7Bring?N/A -
African Drums
Who?Mrs BinghamWhen?(Monday - 3pm - 3:45pm)What?Pupils learn how to play African drumsWhere?Computer SuiteFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7Bring?N/A -
Outdoor Learning Club
Who?Mrs HuttonWhen?(Selected Monday's - 3pm - 3:45pm) - Please check with school officeWhat?Pupils help make our school eco friendlyWhere?Mrs Hutton's RoomFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7Bring?N/A -
Junior Choir
Who?Mrs Gillespie & Mrs HamiltonWhen?(Thursday - 2pm - 2:30pm)What?Londonderry Primary School loves its music. We have two choirs who perform at least three times every year. The Junior Choir is for children in P2-P4. Our performances include a Harvest Celebration, a Carol Service and an Easter Celebration. We also enjoy being asked every Christmas to perform outside of school.Where?Music Room (Outside mobile)For?Members OnlyBring?Choir words each week
Externally Led
These activities are led by outside agencies and therefore occur a small fee to attend.
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Ju-Jitsu
Who?Sensi PettigrewWhen?(Tuesday - 3:10pm - 4:10pm)What?The World Ju-Jitsu Federation (Ireland) will be running a club in the school hall on Tuesdays from 3.10 – 4.10pm. The club is open to children aged 5 to 11 years and costs £4 per week.Where?N/AFor?N/ABring?N/A -
Guitar Tuition
Who?Mr MoanWhen?(Monday - During School Hours)What?This is where the adventure begins… Take your first steps into the exciting world of Guitar playing, guided by the talented tutor, Mr MoanWhere?N/AFor?P5, P6 & P7Bring?Guitar (Can be rented or purchased at a very reasonable price from Mr Moan) -
Intrusment Tuition
Who?VariousWhen?(Tuesday - During School Hours)What?On a Tuesday afternoon you will find a range of musical tuition in school for pupils in P4 and above. We offer violin, cello, drums, flute and clarinet lessons. Every child receiving music lessons is a member of our school orchestra.Where?School Meeting RoomFor?P4, P5, P6 & P7Bring?Instruments will be provided by L.P.S
Allocation of Clubs:
Attendance: Football – miss 3 and the place will be given to another pupil
Collection: All children to be collected from the infant playground. If you require your child to walk home written permission will be necessary and given to the teacher in charge of the club which your child is attending.
- Tag Rugby – limited to 20 places trials will be held
- Football – all pupils will take part throughout the year. They may be given a term in which to attend depending on numbers.
Attendance: Football – miss 3 and the place will be given to another pupil
Collection: All children to be collected from the infant playground. If you require your child to walk home written permission will be necessary and given to the teacher in charge of the club which your child is attending.
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Where to find us
Londonderry Primary School
Glenbrook Road
Newtownards
Co Down
BT23 4EY
T: 028 9181 4325
F: 028 9182 3827
Glenbrook Road
Newtownards
Co Down
BT23 4EY
T: 028 9181 4325
F: 028 9182 3827
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