Birches Primary School, Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland

Principal's Welcome

A warm welcome to our website.

We are a happy, busy rural school with a caring family ethos and strong community links.

We are committed to inspiring a love of learning through stimulating and engaging opportunities. We believe in nurturing the abilities and talents of every child, fostering respect, confidence and creativity in an environment which is welcoming, attractive and stimulating.

There is always a lot happening at school and we hope this website provides you with useful information about all aspects of our school life.

We hope you find our website interesting and enjoyable. You are very welcome to contact school directly if you would like any additional information.

Mrs Patricia Watson

Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 28th October 2021
School Closed
Friday, 29th October 2021
School Closed
Monday, 20th December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Tuesday, 21st December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Wednesday, 22nd December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Thursday, 23rd December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Friday, 24th December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Monday, 27th December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Tuesday, 28th December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)

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Coronavirus Information

Latest News

STEM activities in P6

25th Oct 2021

We enjoyed a visit from Sentinus. We had lots of fun exploring structures and enjoyed completing lots of challeng throughout...

Fun times in P4

19th Oct 2021

Learning is fun in Primary 6

1st Oct 2021

P6 have had a very busy first month back in school. We have particularly enjoyed learning about Europe and the wider world...

Letter from Prof Sir Michael McBride to Parents Pupils and the school community 1

10th Sep 2021

FSM UG Update 10.09.21

10th Sep 2021

New P2 classroom

1st Sep 2021

The builders were very busy over the summer. Have a look at the new P2 classroom. It is lovely and bright. We also have an...

Covid Contacts in a School Setting Flowchart

28th Aug 2021

Primary 3 New Classroom

28th Aug 2021

We are delighted with our new classroom and outside learning area. We can’t wait until the children are back...

Summer School

18th Aug 2021

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EA Literacy Newsletters

The Literacy Service have produced these newsletters to help support you with your child's literacy. Click on the links below to view the wide range of excellent material.

First Edition focuses on Spelling.

Second Edition focuses on Reading.

Third Edition focuses on Memory.

Fourth Edition focuses on Transition.

First Edition https://sway.office.com/GgRFD5xCBes1e2Hr

Second Edition: https://sway.office.com/IOWgF2uVh2jGguBv

Third Edition Literacy Service Newsletter: Memory https://sway.office.com/JfOFLubiSE18DNYv

Fourth Edition Literacy Service: Transition: https://sway.office.com/z2hEZEwqfUAAuoZE?