News 2025

Stuart Reid Author Visit

The boys and girls enjoyed a very entertaining assembly this morning with special visitor and renowned author Stuart Reid.   He got everyone involved and enthusiastic using the superpower of storytelling. This year we are trying hard to promote a love of reading and seeing and hearing from a real published author helps to inspire the children. Our primary 4/5/6 pupil...

P7 Girls Netball Success!

Our primary 7 girls once again tasted success this week as they claimed the Ballymena Primary Schools Netball title. They played brilliantly throughout the competition and once again faced Fourtowns Primary School in the final as they had in their last tournament earlier this year. They didn't falter and showed all the hard work that they have been putting in at after school ...

Cumman na mBunscol Hurling 5-a-side

Our Hurlers had a great day out at the indoor 5- A-Side Cumann na mBunscol tournament at Antrim Forum yesterday. They got narrowly beaten in the quarter final of the cup after extra time. Well done boys....

7 a side Soccer

Our primary 7 boys went to the showgrounds this morning to take part in the Ballymena Primary Schools Junior Cup. Right from the start they played some fantastic football working hard for each other and playing unselfishly as a team.   They won three of their group games against Carnaughts PS (4-0), Hazelbank PS (2-0) and The Diamond PS (1-0) and drew against Moorfiel...

Danceathon for Trocaire

What a day we have had at St. Mary’s, our feet have been danced off us! The School Council did a wonderful job organising our Danceathon to raise money for Trocaire. Thank you for all your kind donations. ...

Leavers Hoodies Class for 2025

Class of 2025: The start of the end for our primary 7 class. The Leavers’ Hoodies finally arrived!! Worth the wait and some very happy P7 boys and girls....

World Maths Day - Wednesday 26th March

On Wednesday 26th March we celebrated World Math's Day. Pupils from right across the school had the opportunity to try out Mathletics for the first time. It was a huge success. The children really enjoyed playing the games and completing the lessons on the Mathletics platform.   This has been a whole school trial of the Mathletics Programme; given the success we will...

Primary 3 First Confession

Primary 3 First Confession   Well done to our amazing Primary 3 children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation yesterday. They worked so hard in preparation for their special day and they did brilliantly.  We thank Father Rooney for his attentiveness to the children and for helping to guide them on their faith journey.🙏😊 ...

Cuman na mBunscol National Awards

Cuman na mBunscol National Awards Success   We were delighted to have attended the annual CnB national awards at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone last night. Our school placed third in the large school of the year category. This is a fantastic achievement for the whole St Mary’s community and testament to the great work that is going on promoting Gaelic Games! &nbs...

Children's Mental Health Week - Dress to Express Day Friday 7th February

It was great to see the children dressed in their chosen outfits today for Dress to Express. We are delighted to have so many happy and content children in our school. It is important that they all know that when they have little troubles or worries that they know they can talk to their trusted adults at home and at school. We would appreciate if you continued this conversati...