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.
The pupils of Derrychrin PS are friendly, mannerly and very highly motivated to learn. We enjoy excellent support from our parents, Governors and various groups within our local community. Together we have ensured that our school has enjoyed many successful days and that our pupils continue to achieve at a very high standard.
Our website outlines what we stand for and what we can offer your child at Derrychrin Primary School. It provides you with information about our school and an insight into our policies and practices. Of course no website can convey the real atmosphere of a school and should you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to visit the school and we would be delighted to show you and your child around.
Mission Statement
In Derrychrin PS, We endeavour to promote Catholic values to enable each individual to reach their potential in a secure, caring and respectful environment.
Thank you for taking the time to look through our website and We hope you enjoy browsing through our website finding out more about our wonderful school.
Mr. Ciaran McElroy
Principal
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Parent comments:
‘Derrychrin is an excellent school. We could not be happier with the delivery of the curriculum/ standard of Pastoral Care and overall ethos of the school. Our children have been blessed with an amazing school experience and we are confident that if problems or issues were to arise, that the best approach and attention would be given.’
‘My children love attending Derrychrin Primary School. We as parents are delighted with their academic and social progress; and the opportunities that have been afforded to them during this time. Credit is due to the excellent teaching and learning assistants for their caring and support throughout the year.’
‘The teachers and staff are doing a fantastic job. My children enjoy going to school and I know they are well cared for and safe. The school is an integral part of the community and has a real family feel. I know the staff really care about the pupils and treat them like their own children. Every child has the opportunity to succeed and can access a broad range of learning experiences. We are thankful for everything you do.’
‘Exceptional school and staff.’
‘Derrychrin Primary School is a fabulous school.’
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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
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Upcoming Events...
| Monday, 6th February 2023 |
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| P5 ACTIVITY NI After School Club (3pm-4pm Week 5) |
| Tuesday, 7th February 2023 |
| Safer Internet Day 2023 |
| Wednesday, 8th February 2023 |
| Ceremony of Light -P7 pupils & parents ONLY (10am Mass St. Patrick's Ballinderry Church) |
| Friday, 10th February 2023 |
| Education Authority 'TAKE 5 Health & Well-Being' Staff Training (School finishes at 1pm for all pupils) |
| Sunday, 19th February 2023 |
| P4 'All God's Children' Family Mass (St. Patrick's Ballinderry Chapel at 10am) |
| Monday, 20th February 2023 |
| P5 ACTIVITY NI After School Club (3pm-4pm Week 6) |
| Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 |
| Ash Wednesday (Fr. Donnelly to provide ashes to all pupils & staff at 11am) |
| Thursday, 23rd February 2023 |
| NI Heart, Chest & Stroke workshop -P5 pupils (Healthy Eating) |
| Online Safety Parent Workshop (7pm via ZOOM) |
| Thursday, 2nd March 2023 |
| NI Heart, Chest & Stroke workshop -P5 pupils (Physical Activity) |
| Sacrament of Confirmation (Sacrament of Confirmation for all P7 pupils in Ballinderry Parish at 5pm) |
| Thursday, 9th March 2023 |
| NI Heart, Chest & Stroke workshop -P5 pupils (Screen time & Sleep) |
| Sunday, 19th March 2023 |
| P4 'All God's Children' Family Mass (St. Patrick's Ballinderry Chapel at 10am) |
| Monday, 27th March 2023 |
| Reading & Creative Writing Workshops by Stuart Reid (Pupil workshops 9:15-12:45pm / Parents workshop 1:30-2:45pm) |
| Wednesday, 29th March 2023 |
| Sacrament of Penance -P4 pupils & parents ONLY (10am Mass at St. Patrick's Church, Ballinderry) |
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Derrychrin Primary School, 30 Drumenny Rd, Coagh, Cookstown BT80 0BX | Phone: 028 8673 7456
