RE SCHOOL CLOSURE FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER

Dear Parent/Carer,

We have just been informed that due to anticipated severe weather conditions, all schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025.  

The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland, and will apply from 7am on Friday until 2pm. This warns of "very dangerous conditions" and "widespread disruption".

King's Park Primary and Nursery School will therefore be CLOSED TOMORROW ( FRIDAY) FOR ALL PUPILS AND STAFF.

Please take care tomorrow and stay safe.

Sincerely

H Brown

Principal

Congratulations to our Art Award Winners!

Admissions criteria for all primary schools is now live on the EA admissions hub.  If you are thinking about applying for a place in our school you will find the criteria to apply in the attached links.

Primary 1 Link:

https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Kings%20Park%20PS%20Lurgan%202025-2026.pdf

Nursery Link:

https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Kings%20Park%20PS%20NU%20Lurgan%202025-2026.pdf

Applications open on 10 January on the EA connect portal.  

If you need help, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

A group of pupils from P4-7 were very excited to have the opportunity to record an audio nativity play for Premier Christian Radio! 🎭✨ They had a great time recording the play, which was written by Miss Spiers, and they can’t wait for you all to hear it! 🎶

The play will be broadcast on Premier Christian Radio (on DAB and online) at 10.30am on Saturday 21st December ⏰, and then again on Christmas Eve at 3.30pm 🎅🎁. Please share this information with friends and family and encourage them to tune in to hear our Christmas story! 🎉

REMINDER OF THIS WEEKS EARLY FINISH TIMES:

Children will finish early on 19th & 20th December

Finish times for 19th December: 
(There will be school meals on 19th December)
Pupils with surnames from P-Z will finish at  – 1.05
Pupils with surnames from A-H will finish at – 1.15
Pupils with surnames from I-O will finish at – 1.20

Finish times for 20th December (NON UNIFORM DAY):
(There will be NO SCHOOL MEALS ON 20th December)
Pupils with surnames from P-Z will finish at  – 12.15
Pupils with surnames from A-H will finish at – 12.25
Pupils with surnames from I-O will finish at – 12.35

Please arrange to have your child/children collected at the above times.  

Thank you

King’s Park were invited to the unveiling of the new IFA Youth Framework launch yesterday at the National Football Stadium ⚽🏟️.  

NI Manager Michael O’Neill and ex Premier League and NI star Aaron Hughes talked school life and tactics with Alfie, Michael, Theo, Julia, Darbi-Rose, Maisie and Mr Shields 👏🙌. 

You may have spotted them on the BBC last night! 📺

http://youthfootball.irishfa.com/

Our rugby boys were at the Lurgan College Duo Sports Tournament! The rugby team battled their way to the semi-finals, narrowly missing out against the eventual champions, Moyallen. Well done to all the boys!

The hockey girls had an amazing day at the Lurgan College Duo Sports event! Everyone had a great time with lots of pitch time!

The Cross Country teams had a fantastic day at Lurgan Park! Ethan finished 2nd in the boys’ fun run, with Joshua leading the P5 boys. Jolie placed 2nd and Charlotte 3rd in her first-ever race! In the girls' team race, Hannah took 1st out of 136 runners and the team placed 3rd overall . Mikolaj led the boys’ race, winning and finishing as the fastest out of 148 boys , helping the boys’ team secure 2nd place.

Great job to all the runners and parents for their hard work—everyone earned a well-deserved hot chocolate!

A big thank you to our parents and pupils who kindly donated gifts to the Salvation Army Toy Appeal.

The toys will help spread joy to families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift this year.