Extra Curricular

Teacher Lead Clubs

These After-School Clubs are all led by our teaching staff and are free to attend.

Senior Choir

Leader: Mrs Ward, Mrs Gillespie

Location: P6G, P6W

Who: P5, P6, P7

Day: Monday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: Scripts/Words

The Senior Choir is for P5-P7. We meet each week in preparation for performances at our Harvest Celebration, School Open Night, Christmas Carol Service and Easter Celebration. We also enjoy being asked every Christmas to perform outside of school.

Hockey

Leader: Miss Bell

Location: Outside P3 Classrooms

Who: P5, P6, P7

Day: Monday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: Hockey Kit, Hockey Stick, Shin Guards, Mouth Guard and Waterproof Jacket.

Hockey is for both boys and girls in P5 - P7. 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.

African Drumming

Leader: Mrs Bingham

Location: Hall / ICT Suite

Who: P6, P7

Day: Monday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: N/A

Pupils have fun, while learning how to play African drums

Junior Art

Leader: Mrs Charles, Mrs McCormick

Location: P3C, P3McC

Who: P4, P5

Day: Wednesday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: N/A

Pupils enjoy a variety of Art activities. Enjoy a simple doodle or watercolour masterpiece

Rugby

Leader: Mrs Lowry

Location: Outdoors

Who: P7

Day: Wednesday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: Sports Kit

Join our After School Rugby Club for an exciting mix of fun, fitness, and teamwork! Whether you’re new to the game or looking to improve your skills, our sessions are open to Primary 7. You’ll learn the fundamentals of rugby, build confidence, and make new friends in a supportive and energetic environment. Get ready to tackle challenges and experience the thrill of the game—come be part of our team!

Digital Technology Club

Leader: Mr Adams

Location: ICT Suite

Who: P4

Day: Wednesday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: N/A

Learn how to programme using Scratch and create a variety of fun games!

Junior Choir

Leader: Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Gillespie

Location: ICT Suite

Who: P3, P4

Day: Wednesday

Class time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Bring: Folder for words

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 P3 & 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.

Netball

Leader: Mrs Weir, Mrs Bradford

Location: P1W

Who: P6, P7

Day: Wednesday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: Sports Kit

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.

Senior Art

Leader: Mr Robinson

Location: P7R

Who: P6

Day: Wednesday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Bring: N/A

Pupils enjoy a variety of Art activities. Enjoy a simple doodle or watercolour masterpiece

Football

Leader: Mr Barr

Location: P5B

Who: P6, P7

Day: Thursday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Bring: Waterproof Top, Usual Football Kit for playing outside on the playground.

Football is played during the first two terms of the school year. Pupils 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.

Externally Lead Clubs

These activities are led by outside agencies and therefore occur a small fee to attend.

Football

Leader: Ards Football Club

Location: Assembly Hall

Who: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P7

Day: Thursday

Class time: 3:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Bring: Outdoor Football Kit and Waterproof Jacket

Learn to play football, stay fit and healthy.

2.00-3.00pm P1-P3

3.00-4.00pm P4, P5 & P7

Further Information

Allocation of Clubs: Football/ Netball/Hockey - no trial but a team will be selected from those who attend practice regularly.

Attendance: If your child accepts a place in a club he/she will be expected to attend each session. If he/she fails to attend on three occasions without providing an appropriate reason his/her place may be offered to another pupil.
Teachers will send an acceptance letter/dates to confirm availability and arrangements.

Collection: All children to be collected from the infant playground. Children who are to walk home need to have the permission slip signed from the beginning of the year.

Over-subscription: In the event of a club being oversubscribed, a rota system will operate to ensure all pupils interested are given the opportunity to take part.