Texaco are now inviting young artists across the island of Ireland to participate in a national celebration of Children's Art as we mark 68 years of the Texaco Children's Art Competition. Acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in the history of arts sponsoring in Ireland, the Competition has been in existence since 1955 and has enjoyed an unbroken history of success.
The closing date for hte next Competition is Monday, 28th February 2022.
Any subject can be chosen.
We all enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner today. The children designed their own placemats while they were waiting. Thanks Geraldine in the kitchen, the lunchtime supervisors and to everyone else for all their hard work in making this day possible.
We were very pleased to have Eve (E3 Schools worker, SU), Robert and Rev. Blue join all classes to share a Christmas R.E. lessons. The children really enjoyed these fun, interactive lessons which reminded them of the real meaning of Christmas.
We were delighted that P7 children received their P7 Leaver’s hoodies a little earlier than expected. They have enjoyed wearing them.
Well done to all the children who have been working hard on their reading throughout another half term. We were delighted to present certificates for Accelerated Reading and ReadingEggs. Awards were also presented for children who had 100% accuracy in all their reading quizzes and the top five children in P4/5 and P6/7 according to the final percentage of their target they obtained. The AR cup was presented to Hana with 104 points. Well done!
We were delighted to enjoy a carol service in Rasharkin Presbyterian Church (kindly granted) on Wednesday evening. The children preformed poems, songs and readings. Everyone agreed they did very well. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this possible.
Today panto came to school as we watched an online pantomime in our our classs bubbles (P3, P4/5 & P6/7). This was a live Youtube premiere provided by Southern Regional Collage (SRC) Performing Arts Department. The children all enjoyed the Christmas songs and the cheering along that comes part and parcel with a panto atmosphere.
P4/5 and P6/7 took it in turns to plant out our winter bedding plants at the front of the school. This really helps to brighten up the entrance to our school. Well done boys and girls- you were all very green fingered and made a great job of it.
Key dates for admissions 2022/23
The key dates for admissions to primary school have been confirmed. More information on the various admissions processes will be available over the coming weeks. We are trying to reach as many families as possible with this important information. So, if you know of any families with children who are eligible to enrol in primary in September 2022 please share this information with them if you can. In addition if you would like more detail on the processes involved please visit the Education Authority’s website.
After registering for the ‘Adopt a Spot’ initiative we happily received some equipment to help keep our school tidy and litter free. Thanks to all the children in P4/5 who kindly volunteer to look after our school grounds.
Congratulation to all the children in P6/7 who have continued to work hard to improve their fast recall of their table facts. These children all passed the target they set for themselves at the start of October. Well done!
P6/7 enjoyed Scripture Union club. Mrs Bamford, Mrs Calderwood and Mrs Millar all kindly gave of their time to offer the children this wonderful opportunity. This week they were thinking about Christmas and made these great Christingles, which I’m sure they will enjoy eating!
P6/7 enjoyed planting yellow crocus bulbs in the shape of a star as part of this project. The crocus project reminds children of the dangers of racism and discrimination by looking at how the Jewish children had to wear a yellow star on their clothes during WWII. We thought about how important it is to respect everyone regardless of whether they have the same religious beliefs as you or not.
It’s time for another edition of HIGH FIVE! The newsletter produced by Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions, packed full of good ideas to inspire, support and challenge all our young people to be the best they can be.
Our theme this week is to Be Aware of Others. It is so important to keep track of how we are doing and consider our feelings. It is important to think about the people around us as well, so that we can Take Notice of their wellbeing and Connect with those who need a little support!
Join Causeway Coast and Glens Good Relations Programme for a Polish Paper Cutting Craft session. Facilitated by Artsekta
The session will take place online via zoom on:
30th November 7-9pm . To register email Bebhinn.mckinley@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
All you will need is an A4 piece of paper, some scissors and a glue stick and stapler. Open to all ages resident in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Supported through The Executive Office’s Together Building a United Community, District Council’s Good Relations programme and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
We are very grateful to the Long Mountain Windfarm Community Benefit Fund was approved an application by Rasharkin Parents’ Association for resources to help our school (pupils, staff and parents) improve their environmental decisions. £5000 was awarded to be spent on books and visualisers for each classrooms (cameras that allow an image to be instantly projected to the classroom whiteboard).
We are delighted that Coaching for Christ are coming in for weekly sessions with the children. Each session will offer children the opportunity to learn football skills as well as having a team talk. The team talk will focus on important life skills e.g. anti bullying, resilience, illustrated by a story from the Bible.
Primary 1 and Primary 2
Primary 3
Primary 4 and 5
We were delighted to present certificates to children for:
Being Kind and Caring
Good Recall of Table Facts
Great Handwashing
Super Presentation of Work
ParentLine NI are running once again running our very popular ‘Bounce Back’ workshops for parents, please see attached flyer for more information.
There are two programmes running virtually in January 2022 (zoom)
�. First starting Monday 10th January, for 6 consecutive Monday evenings 8-9pm
�. Second beginning Thursday 13th January for 6 consecutive Thursday evenings 8-9pm
We have a limited number of spaces available. Book a place by calling our free helpline on 0808 8020 400.
Congratulations to all the children who received certificates for October 2021.
Certificates were awarded for:-
Super Effort with Phonics or Reading
Being Kind and Caring
Excellent Homework
Being a Good Friend
