School Life

Here you can find all the details about daily life here at Culcrow Primary School, including School Day Times, Uniform, Dinner Menu, Healthy Eating, Holiday Dates and Charity. Remember to check Facebook for updates.

If you require any other information please speak to Mrs Collins or any member of staff.

School Times

School Day Begins 8.45am (sharp)

Break Time 10.30 - 10.50am

Lunch Time 12.15 - 1.00pm

Finishing Times Monday - Thursday

P1 and P2

1.45pm

P3 and P4 (those pupils in P3/P4 with older siblings may be collected at the later time of 3.00pm)

2.45pm

P5, P6 and P7

3.00pm

Finishing Times Friday - giving consideration to the limited parking space at the school the following pick-up times are:

P1 and P2 AND older siblings 1.30pm sharp

P3 AND older siblings 1.35pm

P4 and P5 AND older siblings 1.40pm

P6 and P7 1.45pm

Uniform

It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. This is:

to promote a sense of pride in the school
to encourage a sense of community and belonging towards the school
it is practical, smart and designed with health and safety in mind
makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance
is regarded as suitable wear for school and is considered by parents as good value for money

The Culcrow Uniform

Summer

Maroon V-neck sweatshirt with school logo
Pale blue polo shirts
Grey school trousers or grey school shorts
Grey school skirt, pinafore or blue checked dress
Grey or white socks
Black shoes or suitable sandals

Winter

Maroon V-neck sweatshirt with school logo
Pale blue shirt
Striped maroon/blue tie
Grey school trousers
Grey school skirt or pinafore
Grey school tights or white socks

School Clubs

We run a wide range of fun and interesting After-School Clubs throughout the school year.

After school clubs as follows;

Monday to Thursday - Fun Club P1-P7 1.45pm - 4.00pm (£2 per 1hour session)
Monday - AQE Club P3 - P7 from 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Monday - Singing Lessons contact for more information

Monday to Thursday - Fun Club P1-P7 1.45pm - 4.00pm (£2 per 1hour session)
Tuesday - AQE Club from 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Tuesday - Piano Tuition contact us for more information
Tuesday - Fitness/Multi Skills from 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Tuesday - Highland Dance (funded by Ulster Scots Agency) from 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Monday to Thursday - Fun Club P1-P7 1.45pm - 4.00pm (£2 per 1hour session)
Wednesday - Football P3-P7 boys and P5-P7 girls from 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday - Jazz Dance P3-P7 from 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday - Violin Tuition contact us for more information
Wednesday - Singing Lessons contact us for more information

Monday to Thursday - Fun Club P1-P7 1.45pm - 4.00pm (£2 per 1hour session)
Thursday - Piano Tuition contact us for more information

Friday - Guitar Tuition contact us for more information

If you would like any more information about School Clubs or Music Lessons offered in school please speak to any member of staff.

Charity Focus

Throughout each school year we support a number of charities through non-uniform days selling badges and holding special events. These charities include:

RAF Wings Appeal
Poppy Appeal
Operation Christmas Child - sending shoe boxes to Eastern Europe

Healthy Eating

Culcrow is a health promoting school with pupils involved in the planning of their healthy breaks. Every week they enjoy a range of snacks including fruit, raw vegetables, pancakes, scones and toast. We encourage pupils to drink milk and have Ballygowan water available for everyone.

We aim to have active children in our playground with access to the sensory garden, outdoor playground, wide range of sports equipment including tricycles and scooters available at playtimes and playground markings for games.

"The school gives very good attention to promoting healthy eating and physical activity. The school utilises well the sporting provision available to the children through the effective use of local amenities and the provision of, and high participation rates in, a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The children play an active role in the choosing of the options for the healthy breaks and lunches." (ETI Inspection Report 2012)

Dinner Menu

Find Our Current Menu Here

Holiday Dates

Autumn Term

New 2019/20 term begins Wednesday 28th August 2019 at 8.45am.

Break
School closed Monday 30th September 2019.

Mid Term Break
Finish at noon on Friday 25th October 2019.
School closed Monday 28th October 2019 until Friday 1st November 2019 inclusive.
School reopens on Monday 4th November 2019.

End of Term
Finish at noon on Friday 20th December 2019.
School closed Monday 23rd December 2019 until Monday 6th January 2020 inclusive.
School reopens on Tuesday 7th January 2020.

Spring Term

New term begins Tuesday 7th January 2020 at 8.45am.

Mid Term Break
Finish at noon on Friday 14th February 2020.
School closed Monday 17th February 2020 until Wednesday 19th February 2020 inclusive.
School reopens Thursday 20th February 2020.

Break
School closed Tuesday 17th March 2020.

End of Term
Finish at noon on Wednesday 8th April 2020.
School closed Thursday 9th April 2020 until Monday 20th April 2020 inclusive.
School reopens Tuesday 21st April 2020.

Summer Term

New term begins Tuesday 21st April 2020 at 8.45am.

May Break
School closed Monday 4th May 2020.

Mid Term Break
Finish at noon on Friday 22nd May 2020.
School closed Monday 25th May 2020 until Friday 29th May 2020 inclusive.
School reopens Monday 1st June 2020.

End of School Year
Finish at noon on Tuesday 30th June 2020.

Can I remind parents that pupils should not be taken out of school during term time. Our holiday dates are carefully planned to facilitate family holiday opportunities.