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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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Stuart Reid - Author Visit P6 and P7

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 followed by a writing workshop for the pupils in P6 and P7. 

Pupils in P6 and P7 are being asked to bring a donation of £1.00 to help cover the cost of the visit, which can be given to their class teacher on the day. 

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