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...

Wednesday, 8th December 2021
Swimming (P7 )
Friday, 10th December 2021
Christmas Dinner (P1 to P7)
Save The Children - Christmas Jumper Day (£2.00 per child)
Thursday, 16th December 2021
Non-Uniform - Christmas Party Day (£1.00 per child)
Friday, 17th December 2021
Non-Uniform Day - EARLY CLOSING (Details about collection times are on the Nov/Dec Newsletter)
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)
Wednesday, 29th December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Thursday, 30th December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Friday, 31st December 2021
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Monday, 3rd January 2022
School Closed (Christmas Holidays)
Tuesday, 4th January 2022
Start of Term Two
Wednesday, 5th January 2022
Swimming (P6)
Wednesday, 12th January 2022
Swimming (P6)
Wednesday, 19th January 2022
Swimming (P6)
Wednesday, 26th January 2022
Swimming (P6)
Wednesday, 2nd February 2022
Swimming (P6)

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Coronavirus Information

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

Fifth Edition focuses on Alphabet Work

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?

Fifth Edition: Read All About It: Alphabet Work https://sway.office.com/7Rfz1XKmO654J8zp?ref=Link&loc=play