WEEKLY EVENTS - Week Commencing Monday 4th May 2026

Monday
BANK HOLIDAY -SCHOOL CLOSED

Tuesday
NO
Music lessons this week (Guitar and tin whistle) with Donal
St. Pius College Camogie Tournament P6-P7
Camogie After School Club P6 & P7 -2:45pm-3:45pm (Week Four)

Wednesday
FULL First Holy Communion practice 10:30am in St. Patrick's Church -P4 and Choir
Boys Gaelic After School Club P6-P7 -2:45pm-3:45pm (Week Four)

Thursday

P5 Swimming (Week Three)
Girls LGFA Gaelic After School Club P5-P7 -2:45pm-3:45pm (Week Five)

Friday
PE with DD

Saturday
First Holy Communion - 11am
 
 
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

22nd Apr 2026
Developing Our Outdoor Play Area – How You Can Help   Dear Parents/Carers,...
 
 
 
 
18th Feb 2026
We are currently updating our Classroom Assistant database in the event that temporary...
 
 
 
 
6th Jan 2026
Supporting the Parent Pact – Smartphone Free Childhood Dear Parents/Carers,...
 
 
 
 
1st May 2026
We are delighted to wish past pupil Emma McVey the very best of luck as she represents...
 
 
 
 
1st May 2026
Primary 7 have begun the ‘Cycling Proficiency Programme’. The pupils...
 
 
 
 
1st May 2026
Thanks to Chloe from the Bank of Ireland who visited Primary to lead a ‘Financial...
 
 
 
 
 

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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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Aaron Devlin Tournament-Friday 15th May 2026

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Upcoming Events...

Monday, 4th May 2026
Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Camogie After School Club (Week 5: P6 & P7 *2:45pm-3:45pm*)
Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Boys Gaelic After School Club (Week 5: P6 & P7 *2:45pm-3:45pm*)
Thursday, 7th May 2026
P5 Swimming
LGFA Girls Gaelic After School Club (Week 5: P5-P7 *2:45pm-3:45pm*)
Saturday, 9th May 2026
First Holy Communion (P4 Pupils and Parents - 11am Mass in St. Patrick's Chapel, Ballinderry )
Thursday, 14th May 2026
P5 Swimming
Friday, 15th May 2026
Annual Aaron Devlin Tournament
Thursday, 21st May 2026
P5 Swimming
Monday, 25th May 2026
Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
Staff Development Day (School closed for all pupils)
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Staff Development Day (School closed for all pupils)
Thursday, 28th May 2026
P5 Swimming
Monday, 1st June 2026
P1-P6 Meet New Teachers (In preparation for Sept 2026)
St. Pius College P7/Year Induction Day
New P1 pupils Induction Morning (9:30-10:30am)
Thursday, 4th June 2026
P5 Swimming
Sunday, 7th June 2026
‘All God’s Children’ Family Mass (10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinderry for P4 pupils & parents)
Thursday, 11th June 2026
P5 Swimming
Friday, 12th June 2026
P3-P7 Traditional Sports Day (Ballinderry GAC)
Wednesday, 17th June 2026
P7 Leavers Mass and Assembly (10am Mass and 10:45am Refreshments in School Hall)
Thursday, 18th June 2026
P7 End of Year Trip (Splash)
Friday, 19th June 2026
P1-P7 Fun Sports Day (Ballinderry GAC)
Please note dates and times are subject to change.
 

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