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...
 
 
 
 
13th Jan 2026
January-February 2026 SWAY Newsletter Please see attached January-February 2026...
 
 
 
 
13th Jan 2026
To begin this year’s Shared Education, the pupils of Derrychrin PS, Coagh...
 
 
 
 
9th Jan 2026
Today, Mr McGuigan from Holy Trinity College and Mrs McBride from Sperrin Integrated...
 
 
 
 
 

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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...

Monday, 19th January 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Multi-Sports After School Club (Active Kids) (P3-P4 2:45-3:45pm Week 2)
Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Primary One Applications Deadline
REIM Online Safety Pupil Workshop (P4 & P5 and P6 & P7)
Sunday, 25th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week
Monday, 26th January 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Catholic Schools Week
Multi-Sports After School Club (Active Kids) (P3-P4 2:45-3:45pm Week 3)
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Grandparents Day Assembly (School hall at 9:30am)
Catholic Schools Week
Wednesday, 28th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week
Thursday, 29th January 2026
P7 Swimming
Catholic Schools Week
Friday, 30th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week
Saturday, 31st January 2026
Catholic Schools Week
Sunday, 1st February 2026
‘All God’s Children’ Family Mass (10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinderry for P4 pupils & parents)
Monday, 2nd February 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Multi-Sports After School Club (Active Kids) (P3-P4 2:45-3:45pm Week 4)
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Thursday, 5th February 2026
P7 Swimming
Friday, 6th February 2026
Credit Union Quiz (10am at St. Patrick's PS The Loup)
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
Parent Internet Safety Workshop (Online via Zoom at 7:30pm (REIM Training Solutions))
Monday, 16th February 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Multi-Sports After School Club (Active Kids) (P3-P4 2:45-3:45pm Week 5)
Thursday, 19th February 2026
P7 Swimming
Post-Primary Applications Deadline (Deadline 12noon)
Monday, 23rd February 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Sacrament of Penance / First Confession (P4 Pupils and Parents - 10am Mass in St. Patrick's Chapel, Ballinderry )
Thursday, 26th February 2026
P7 Swimming
Monday, 2nd March 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Thursday, 5th March 2026
P7 Swimming
Sunday, 8th March 2026
‘All God’s Children’ Family Mass (10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinderry for P4 pupils & parents)
Monday, 9th March 2026
Shared Education (P7 class with Ballylifford PS & Coagh PS)
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Ceremony of Light & Commitment (P7 Pupils and Parents - 10am Mass in St. Patrick's Chapel, Ballinderry )
Parent Internet Safety Workshop (Online via Zoom at 7:30pm (REIM Training Solutions))
Thursday, 12th March 2026
P7 Swimming
Monday, 16th March 2026
St. Patrick's Day/Green Day celebrations (Celebrations to take place in school)
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
St. Patrick's Day (School closed for all pupils)
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
Travelling Book Fair (18th-27th March)
Thursday, 19th March 2026
P7 Swimming
Please note dates and times are subject to change.
 

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