Welcome to our News section!

• P7 post-primary admissions

  Sun 30 May 2021
  

• P7H welcome the First Minister for unique Q&A session

  Tue 25 May 2021

  Mr Henry's P7 pupils welcomed the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Mrs Arlene Foster, to their classroom on Monday for a very informative, enjoyable 'Questions & Answers' session. Mrs Foster was greeted by Mr Armstrong and Mrs Smart and headed for Room 21 where 28 eager pupils, as well as press photographers and a Sky News camera, were waiting!

   

  Questions included the First Minister's favourite animal, takeaway meal and movie as well as deeper issues like climate change, women in politics & even her life plans beyond her current role. It was a friendly, relaxed time together and the P7 pupils did our whole school proud!

   

  The following is an official press release about the visit, from the Executive Office at Stormont: 

   

  First Minister talks about what’s next with primary school leavers
   

  First Minister Arlene Foster visited Brooklands Primary School in Dundonald yesterday.

  During the visit, the Minister took questions from a Primary 7 class in what will be their final few weeks as primary school children.

  Speaking afterwards, Mrs Foster said: “Regardless of what’s happening elsewhere, a visit to a school never fails to lift my spirits. Meeting young people is always a humbling, but invigorating experience.

  “The pandemic has been a disruptive period for everyone. But in particularly for our children, who we have called upon to show so much resilience in their young lives.

  “The P7 class is getting ready to leave the familiar surroundings of primary school and engage in the next chapter of their educational journey. It’s inspiring, particularly for me personally, that they look to the unknown future with both hope and enthusiasm. There is a lesson in that for every one of us.

  “Alongside this, it’s not every day I get asked what my favourite animal is, what takeaway food I like, or to name my two favourite colours.

  “The energy and optimism of the next generation should give us all reason to be positive about the future.

  “I would like to thank all the pupils and staff at Brooklands Primary School for their invitation, and the warmth of their welcome today. I hope these children will carry the affectionate memories of primary school with them throughout their lives. I know I will look back fondly on my visit to Brooklands PS.”

   

  HUGE thanks to everyone who helped prepare and organise the special event in anyway. Photos to follow.

  

• Book Fair - how to order your books!

  Fri 21 May 2021 Mrs Freeburn

  All books can be seen on the Parent Order form.  Please click here to download the Parent Order Form and have a browse through the catalogue.

   

  Once you've made your selection, you'll need to print a copy of the order form (if you have access to a printer), complete the order form and send a copy into school.  If you can't print the order form at home, please email the details of your order to me.   

   

  You'll then need to pay for your books online and send me the online payment reference with your order.  To pay for your books, please visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/pay/1168307

   

  I will then send your books home.

   

  I'm hoping this all works but please feel free to email me if you have any problems!

  pfreeburn588@c2kni.net

   

  Good luck!

  P. Freeburn

  

• Book Fair arriving on Monday 24th May!

  Wed 19 May 2021 Mrs Freeburn

  Unfortunately parents are unable to come in to view the books this year, but you will be able to order online.  Each class will be able to see the books when they go to the hall for PE.

  Information about ordering to follow.

   

• Education Restart updated advice and information for parents

  Tue 18 May 2021

  Please click here to download the latest advice and information from the Department of Education about the role we can all play in keeping our schools safe and helping to stop the spread of Covid-19.

• Board of Governors seeks a new Parent representative

  Fri 14 May 2021

  Dear Parents/Guardians,

   

  As one of our Parent representatives on the Board of Governors has had to resign due to ill health, we now need to elect a successor.

   

  If you would like to put your name forward for this position, please click here to download the nomination form which should be returned to school on or before Friday 28th May.

   

  Please do not hesitate to contact me at jarmstrong775@c2kni.net if you have any queries about this position.

   

  Kind regards,

  J. Armstrong

• Covid-19 Update for Parents

  Fri 07 May 2021

  Dear Parents and Guardians,

   

  I wish to inform you that a member of our school community has tested positive for Covid-19.

   

  I have sought the most up to date advice from the Public Health Agency and one class bubble has been closed for a ten day period.

   

  The parents of the pupils affected have been notified.

   

  I do appreciate the concerns of parents, pupils and the wider school community and wish to reassure you that every precaution has been taken.

   

  Ensuring the safety of pupils and staff is my absolute priority and I will continue to monitor the situation carefully and keep you informed.

  Parents or guardians with any questions or concerns are welcome to contact me at jarmstrong775@c2kni.net.

   

  Kind regards,

   

  Mr J. Armstrong