Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Belfast Schools’ 5 a side

  Fri 30 Jan 2026

  We had to great day out at the Belfast Schools’ 5 a side tournament. 

  The boys won all 5 of our games and have made it through to the finals next week. 

  Goalscorers were Oisin Kelly (4), Padraig Hughes (2) and Jordan May(1)

  Many thanks to the Belfast Primary Schools’ Football Association for organising.

  

• Arabesque Gymnastics Visit

  Thu 29 Jan 2026

  The children in Ms.Doherty's class enjoyed a play and stay gymnastics session at Arabesque Gymnastics club in Hannahstown.

  The children enjoyed learning about the basic skills of gymnastics and trying some of their new skills out on the bars, beam and trampete. 
  On the way back , we stopped off at the cafe and the children used their money skills  to order hot chocolate. Everyone had a great time.

  

• Catholic Schools Week

  Wed 21 Jan 2026

  This week we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2026 and the extraordinary call to holiness in the midst of ordinary life. Inspired by Pope Francis’s reflection on Blessed Carlo Acutis—soon to be canonised as the first millennial saint—this year’s theme invites pupils, teachers, families, and parishes to explore the call to holiness as something both universal and accessible. 

   

  Holiness is not for a few, but for all; not reserved for religious professionals or mystics, but for every student, teacher, parent, (and grandparent!) living each day in friendship with Jesus Christ.

  Catholic schools exist to form individuals who know that their lives have a purpose and a calling. 

   

  This year’s theme, “Normal Lives, Called to Holiness,” resonates with the central conviction that education is a path not only to knowledge and maturity but to sainthood.

   

  Year 3 celebrated Grandparent's Day.

  

• Celebrating Pancake Tuesday

  Tue 20 Jan 2026
  

• Belfast City Council, "The Disposables".

  Tue 20 Jan 2026

  Years 5,6 and 7 enjoyed a fantastic show from Belfast City Council, "The Disposables". This interactive games based show focused on themes of litter, dog fouling, food waste and fast fashion. Teaching us all how to reduce our waste.

  

• January Newsletter

  Tue 06 Jan 2026
  

• Sensory Stay and Play

  Fri 12 Dec 2025

  The Rainbow room pupils enjoyed a sensory stay and play session with their parents and families.

  

• Christmas Dinner

  Fri 05 Dec 2025
  

• Open Day 2025 Video

  Tue 02 Dec 2025

  https://stoliverplunkettprimary.primarysite.media

   

  🎥✨ Our Open Day Highlights! ✨🎥

   

  We’re excited to share our new Open Day video, showcasing everything our wonderful school has to offer. From our vibrant classrooms and inspiring outdoor spaces to our engaging activities and warm, welcoming community—there’s so much to see! 💛📚🌿

   

   

  We hope it gives you a real feel for the opportunities, care, and experiences SOP provides every day.

   

  📽️ Watch and share the video and discover what makes our SOP so special!

  
  We look forward to welcoming new and existing families in September 2026.

   

   

   

   

• Stay and Play Pre School and Community

  Tue 02 Dec 2025

  🌟 What a Fantastic Stay and Play! 🌟

  Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first of two Stay and Play sessions today! 

  It was wonderful to see so many children exploring, learning, and enjoying the fantastic facilities our school has to offer. 😊🎨🏃‍♂️📚

  A huge thank you to all the parents and guardians who came along and made the morning such a success. Your support means so much to us, and we loved welcoming you into our school community.

  We’re looking forward to the next session tomorrow, when we welcome St. Oliver Plunkett Nursery School