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Camphill Primary School, Ballymena
Pupil Progress meetings take place next week - wk.bg 16th March - Bookings will open at 6pm on Monday 9th March via Parentmail. School will close at 1:30pm for pupils on Mon/Weds/Thurs/Fri next week and on 12noon on St.Patrick's Day. | School Closes early all of next 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.    | This week is our TERM 2 'Keeping Safe' thematic week - lessons around 'My Body' will be taught following the NSPCC programme....... look out for homework activities being sent home this week. (See NSPCC info. in News below - 9/3/26) | 'Read On' Cancer Fund for Children - thank you to all the pupils who have already brought in sponsorship - last day to bring in donations is this Friday 13th March.  | P3 & P5 look forward this week to taking part in their Shared Education days with Mary Queen of Peace PS. | P5 parents - last day to pay swimming is next Friday - see Parentmail sent last week. P5 swimming starts on Mon. 20th April..... all swimming dates are on calendar website. | P6 parents - Look out for SEAG 'in school' preparation information coming out via Parentmail later this week. | P7 parents - Leavers Hoodies can be ordered via our online uniform shop from later this week - last day for orders is Thursday 26th March. All information can be found later this week under 'PARENTS' Area of the website in the Online Uniform shop area.  | RED NOSE DAY - is coming on Friday 20th March - on this 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.  | A large group of P7 pupils along with Mr OHare are attending the Ballymena United Football Match this Saturday - - thank you for the invitation Ballymena United. | Look out for information coming next Monday about our EASTER DUCK RACE...... This will take place during the school day on Thursday 26th March. 
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Stuart Reid - Author Visit P3, P4 and P5

21st Sep 2023

We are excited to announce that on Tuesday 26th September we will be welcoming Scottish author, Stuart Reid to our school for the day. Stuart is the author of the 'Gorgeous George' series. His first book won the Silver Medal at the Forward National Literature Awards, and his books are written to inspire children to read for enjoyment. On the day, he will be giving us a special book reading assembly where we will get to hear some of his wonderful stories. 

Pupils in P3 -P5 are being asked to bring a donation of 50p, which can be given to their teacher on the day, to help cover the cost of the visit. 

On the day, there will also be an opportunity for our pupils, if they wish, to purchase from Stuart's book collection. Book prices will range from £4-£7. The list of books that Stuart will be bringing is listed below. 

  • Gorgeous George and the Giant Geriatric Generator 
  • Gorgeous George and the Zigzag Zit-faced Zombies 
  • Gorgeous George and the Unidentified Unsinkable Underpants Part 1 
  • Gorgeous George and the Unidentified Unsinkable Underpants Part 2 
  • Gorgeous George and his Stupid Stinky Stories 
  • Gorgeous George and the Jumbo Jobby Juicer 
  • Gorgeous George and the Timewarp Trouser Trumpets 
  • Gorgeous George and the Incredible Iron-Bru-Man Incident
  • Grandpa Jock and the Incredible Iron-Bru-Man Incident
  • Soggy Saturday Sandwich