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...

Wednesday, 27th November 2024
P6 Swimming
Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
School School Trip to the Bardic Theatre (Sleeping Beauty)
Wednesday, 4th December 2024
P6 Swimming
Christmas Dinner
Open Morning for Prospective P1 Parents
Tuesday, 10th December 2024
P5, P6 and P7 Carol Service 10am (Please book tickets through School Money)
Wednesday, 11th December 2024
P6 Swimming
Thursday, 12th December 2024
P1 and P2 Christmas Performance - 'Simply The Nativity' 10am (Please book tickets through School Money)
Friday, 13th December 2024
Christmas Jumper Day (proceeds go to Save The Children)
Tuesday, 17th December 2024
P3 and P4 Christmas Performance - 'A King is Born' 10am (Please book tickets through School Money)
Thursday, 19th December 2024
School closes early (see the newsletter for details)
Christmas Parties (Non-Uniform Day)
Friday, 20th December 2024
School closes early (see the newsletter for details)
Christmas Parties (Non-Uniform Day)
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
Wednesday, 8th January 2025
P5 Swimming
Wednesday, 15th January 2025
P5 Swimming