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• Pearson's GOLD Award - 'Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year'.

  Thu 23 Nov 2023

  We are named gold award winner at education ‘Oscars’ receives accolade on The One Show.

  
   

  A Belfast primary school has been named as a gold award winner in the education ‘Oscars’.

  St Oliver Plunkett PS received its Pearson National Teaching Award in front of millions of TV viewers on BBC’s The One Show.

  The school was named the Making a Difference Primary School of the Year for its “unwavering commitment to its students and the wider school community”.

  Eve Bremner, chief executive of the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS), said the honour was a wonderful recognition for the hard work and commitment from staff at the school.

  “Inclusivity is at the heart of Catholic maintained schools’ ethos and St Oliver Plunkett PS is a great example of how our schools develop and care for all children; as well as engage with the wider community, other schools and organisations,” she said.

  “I am grateful to the school for all they have achieved, despite the many pressures facing education in Northern Ireland, and wish them every continued success.”

   

  Judges were impressed with the way the school prides itself on embracing pupils coming from all social and economic backgrounds, not only delivering a 21st century curriculum utilising current technology, but also by tapping into numerous Northern Ireland sporting bodies and music classes.

  Support extends to the wider community through partnerships with local groups and charities which has led them to being recognised by the Alzheimer’s Association as a Dementia-Friendly School.

  Sara Long, chief executive of the Education Authority, added: “This award is testament to the school’s dedication and commitment to its pupils and the wider school community, and a reflection of the real impact teaching has on the lives and education of our young people.

  “I also congratulate all of the silver winners from across Northern Ireland who are representative of the tremendous work all of our staff do in delivering better outcomes for children, despite the many challenges facing the education sector.”

  During a week-long celebration honouring inspirational educators across the country, BBC’s The One Show is announcing seven of 16 gold award winners of the Pearson National Teaching Awards to shine a light on their amazing achievements.

   

  On Saturday November 25th, the awards ceremony, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession, was hosted by presenter and radio broadcaster Gaby Roslin in London. The Pearson National Teaching Awards is an annual celebration that honours the outstanding achievements of educators. Mr Mc Cabe, Mrs Roche, Mrs O Keefe, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Kavanagh were lucky enough to attend and accept the award.

   

  

• Stay and Play with the Nursery

  Mon 20 Nov 2023

  We welcomed the children from St. Oliver Plunkett Nursery to a Stay and Play session in Hall 1, building on the existing relationships we have with them. We look forward to seeing them again in Year 1.

  

• Boxing with Brendan Irvine

  Wed 15 Nov 2023

  Year 7 are enjoying their boxing sessions with coach Brendan Irvine.

• Odd Socks Day

  Mon 13 Nov 2023

  Odd Socks Day marked the start of Anti-Bullying Week. Each pupil (and even staff) took part by wearing Odd Socks to school.

   

  Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!

   

   

  

• Anti Bullying Week 2023

  Mon 13 Nov 2023

  Anti-Bullying Week 2023 will took place from Monday 13th - Friday 17th November.
  The theme was Make A Noise About Bullying.

   

  All classes attended a special assembly, led by the Student Council and took part in a range of anti bullying activities in class.

  

• Peace Proms

  Thu 09 Nov 2023

  The choir travelled to the SSE Arena to rehearse for the Peace Proms in February.

  

• Boys Gaelic

  Mon 06 Nov 2023

  ⚽️⚽️Gaelic⚽️⚽️ 
  
  The P6 and P7 boys Gaelic Football team won their league final against Christ the Reedemer boys. 
  
  The boys played with great team spirit and showed  maturity throughout the league. 
  
  In the end the boys were victorious in their efforts and fully deserving of their win. Well done Boys!