Birches Primary School, Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland

Principal's Welcome

A warm welcome to our website.

We are a happy, busy rural school with a caring family ethos and strong community links.

We are committed to inspiring a love of learning through stimulating and engaging opportunities. We believe in nurturing the abilities and talents of every child, fostering respect, confidence and creativity in an environment which is welcoming, attractive and stimulating.

There is always a lot happening at school and we hope this website provides you with useful information about all aspects of our school life.

We hope you find our website interesting and enjoyable. You are very welcome to contact school directly if you would like any additional information.

Mrs Patricia Watson

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 23rd December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Tuesday, 24th December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Thursday, 26th December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Friday, 27th December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Monday, 30th December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Tuesday, 31st December 2024
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Wednesday, 1st January 2025
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Thursday, 2nd January 2025
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Friday, 3rd January 2025
School Closed (Christmas Break)
Monday, 6th January 2025
Term 2 Commences
Tuesday, 7th January 2025
P5 visit to Armagh Planetarium
Wednesday, 8th January 2025
P5 Swimming
Wednesday, 15th January 2025
P5 Swimming
Tuesday, 21st January 2025
P4 visit to Armagh Palace Stables
Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
P5 Swimming
Thursday, 23rd January 2025
Playtime Buddies Bun Sale (Buns and cookies 50p each)
Friday, 24th January 2025
Playtime Buddies Bun Sale (Buns and cookies 50p each)
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
P5 Swimming
Thursday, 30th January 2025
School Photographer (Family and Individual photos)
Friday, 31st January 2025
Friday Fun Night (6.00pm - 7.30pm)
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
P5 Swimming
Thursday, 6th February 2025
P7 trip to Clounagh Junior High Performance (High School Musical)
Tuesday, 11th February 2025
Love Your Heart Day - Non Uniform Day (Children to wear something red)
PTA Event - Peter Pans Takeover! (6.30pm - 8pm)
Wednesday, 12th February 2025
School Closed (Half Term Break)
Thursday, 13th February 2025
School Closed (Half Term Break)
Friday, 14th February 2025
School Closed (Half Term Break)
Wednesday, 19th February 2025
P5 Swimming