Derrychrin Primary School, Coagh, Cookstown

Welcome

Welcome to Derrychrin Primary School – a caring community focused on children and committed to their individual good. At Derrychrin PS we are very proud of our school which has been serving the Parish of Ballinderry since 1866. We are a very well resourced school with an excellent staff who are fully  committed to enhancing the  academic, emotional, social and spiritual needs of our pupils. 

 

 

Latest News

17th Dec 2025
Please click on SWAY link to read information on Post Primary Schools Open...
 
 
 
 
14th Dec 2025
Admissions criteria for children starting Year 8 in September 2026 is available...
 
 
 
 
14th Dec 2025
Admissions criteria for children starting P1 in September 2026 is available on the...
 
 
 
 
6th Jan 2026
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Pupil Absence Information

If a child is absent for any reason, parents/guardians should notifiy the school, explaining their absence by using the ‘Report Pupil Absence’ button below.

If your child tests positive for COVID or is displaying COVID symptoms, parents/guardians should inform the school immediately using our school email address info@derrychrin.cookstown.ni.sch.uk or contacting the school by telephone on 028 8673 7456

P1 Admissions September 2026 Key Dates

P1 Admissions September 2026 Key Dates

Post-Primary Year 8 Admissions September 2026 Key Dates

Post-Primary Year 8 Admissions September 2026 Key Dates

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2026

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2026

OUR SCHOOL PRAYER

OUR SCHOOL PRAYER

Derrychrin School Values

Derrychrin School Values

Aaron Devlin Tournament-Friday 15th May 2026

Aaron Devlin Tournament-Friday 15th May 2026

OPERATION ENCOMPASS

OPERATION ENCOMPASS

Do I need to keep my child off school

Do I need to keep my child off school

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Upcoming Events...

Wednesday, 7th January 2026
School reopens for Term 2
Monday, 12th January 2026
Parent Internet Safety Workshop (Online via Zoom at 7:30pm (REIM Training Solutions))
Sunday, 18th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
Monday, 19th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
REIM Online Safety Pupil Workshop (P4 & P5 and P6 & P7)
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
Friday, 23rd January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
Saturday, 24th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week (18th-24th January)
Sunday, 1st February 2026
‘All God’s Children’ Family Mass (10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinderry for P4 pupils & parents)
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
Parent Internet Safety Workshop (Online via Zoom at 7:30pm (REIM Training Solutions))
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Sacrament of Penance / First Confession (P4 Pupils and Parents - 10am Mass in St. Patrick's Chapel, Ballinderry )
Sunday, 8th March 2026
‘All God’s Children’ Family Mass (10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinderry for P4 pupils & parents)
Please note dates and times are subject to change.
 

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