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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Pupil Progress meetings take place this week - wk.bg 16th March - School will close at 1:30pm for pupils on Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri this week and on 12noon on St.Patrick's Day. | School Closes early all of this week - 1:30pm Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri and 12noon on St.Patricks Day to accommodate Pupil Progress meetings. The 2pm/3pm Bus will run as normal on Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri to allow for pupils who attend  Little Stars/Big Stars and to allow for P7s on Monday after swimming.  Pupils who travel normally on the school bus will be supervised in school until the 2pm/3pm bus arrives. Please note - There will be no BUS, Canteen services or  Little Stars /Big Stars on St.Patricks Day - Tuesday 17th March.    | We are taking part in Sustrans 'Big Walk & Wheel' during these next 2 weeks - see information in NEWS below (13th March) | Lafayette Pupil/Sibling Photograph proofs - HOME on Monday 16th March - if you wish to order photographs via School this must be returned by WEDS. 25th March, alternatively orders can be made online via the QR code already home with your child. | Canteen EASTER special - This WEDS - see MENU in Canteen section of website..... Prizes to be won!  | RED NOSE DAY - is coming this Friday 20th March - This will be a Non-Uniform day. All pupils can come to school wearing red and donate 50p/£1 to the charity.... see POSTER in NEWS on FRIDAY 13th March for details. Pupils can also enter the 'Design a Red Nose' colouring competition - see sheet home on Mon.16th March.  | Look out for information coming out on TUESDAY of this week (via Parentmail) about our EASTER DUCK RACE...... This will take place during the school day on Thursday 26th March. See POSTER in NEWS below.  | *Reminder - P1 'Stay & Play' sessions - next week see NEWS below. | P2 - Information regarding the P2 Trip to Belfast Zoo is out on Monday 16th March via Parentmail. | P5/P6/P7 pupils start Coaching for Christ sessions this Thursday - see Parentmail for details. | P5 parents - last day to pay swimming is this Friday. P5 swimming starts on Mon. 20th April..... all swimming dates are on calendar website. | P6 parents - SEAG Practice materials payment will open via Parentmail on Weds. 18th March. | P7 - Cycling Proficiency Information is out on Mon.16th March via Parentmail. | P7 visit Wrightbus (Weds 25th March) - permission link out via Parentmail on Weds. 18th March. | P7 parents - Leavers Hoodies can be ordered via our online uniform shop NOW - last day for orders is next Thursday 26th March. All information can be found under 'PARENTS' Area of the website in the Online Uniform shop area. | P7 parents - your child's last residential trip payment is now due (by Friday 27th March) Thank you. | 'Read On' Cancer Fund for Children - Wow!! We are absolutely delighted at the amount of sponsorship brought in - we are presenting NI Cancer Fund for Children with a cheque for £6755.00! This presentation will take place next Wednesday 25th March.  | Book Fair THANKS...... See News below (13/3/26)
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Staff Development...

6th Feb 2026

At Camphill, we believe that great teaching starts with great learning — not just for our pupils, but for our staff too! This week has been a fantastic example of how our staff team continues to grow, reflect, and strengthen their practice.

🧠 Learning About Brains and How Children Learn

On Thursday 5th February our P1 & P2 staff, along with Mrs Greer, SENCo, and Mrs McMaster, took part in professional learning focused on how the brain develops and how young children learn best. The session explored early cognitive development, the importance of relationships, and practical strategies to support children in the classroom. It was an inspiring opportunity to deepen our understanding and make sure our teaching approaches align with what science tells us about learning.

💙 Autism Training

On Friday 6th February, our whole staff team engaged in Autism training. This session helped us build on our understanding of how to support autistic learners in a way that respects their strengths, meets their needs, and creates a more inclusive classroom environment for everyone. The training sparked great discussion, reflection, and lots of new ideas to take back into our daily practice.


At Camphill, we’re committed to continuous improvement — because when our staff learn, our children benefit. We’re proud to be a school where curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.