Ballycarrickmaddy
Primary School
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Welcome
Welcome to Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School, where it is our aim to develop ‘Learning for Life’.
Across our school community we have created a happy and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regularly updated information for both parents and pupils.
No website can really give you a complete feel for our ethos and atmosphere. Therefore, if you feel you would like to visit the school and see us in action please do not hesitate to contact the school office to arrange a tour.
Thank you for taking the time to look at Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School’s website.
After School Clubs
Find out more about the wide range of after school clubs we offer at Ballycarrickmaddy.
Play for All (after school care)
At Ballycarrickmaddy we provide breakfast club from 7:30am and after school provision until 6:00pm each day.
Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School
School
🌟 Stage Success 🌟
While we were all enjoying our half-term break, our very own star, Zoe, took to the stage in a sell-out show at the Waterfront Hall over the weekend.
After successfully auditioning over the summer, Zoe performed as a member of the chorus in the musical production of The Addams Family. This is Zoe’s fourth stage show this year alone, and we’re sure it won’t be her last!
🌟 Well done, Zoe! 🌟
Here at Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School, we love seeing our pupils excel and develop their talents both inside and outside the classroom.
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🎩💍 A little trip back in time for P6 today!
We had great fun in the forest playing a traditional Victorian game of Hunt the Ring. Everyone thought it was a fantastic game and thoroughly enjoyed getting involved!
A lovely way to bring history to life through play! 🌳✨
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Little Learners!
We would like to remind you that our wonderful ‘Little Learners’ sessions begin tomorrow!
If your child is starting P1 in September 2027, please come and join in with these free sessions which will give them opportunities to learn and practise some new skills.
Also – parents can come along and enjoy a cup of tea and a good chat!
If you are interested, sign up here – forms.gle/4GnkfCP1p2g6k3yi9
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Harvest at Mad Dogs
The children have had so much fun the last couple weeks celebrating Harvest. With a wide range of fun, games and crafts everyone was had something fun to do.
The children even had a go a some acrostic poetry to describe the values needed in their leaf bear to be part of our school.
Pumpkins played a big part of the weeks with all the children being surprised at how much they enjoyed toasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread and of course pumpkin soup.
On National Apple Day (21st October) a special treat of making chocolate slices was part of snack.
What a fantastic half term!
The staff would like to wish all the pupils a safe and enjoyable midterm break, hoping everyone is back for loads more great activities on the run up to Christmas!
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🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country Success for Ballycarrickmaddy! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Today, a team of 16 pupils (8 boys and 8 girls) proudly represented Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School at the Athletics NI Antrim Region Flahavan’s Cross Country event at Antrim Forum.
For many of our pupils, this was their first experience of competitive cross-country running. Some took part in the fun run, while others competed for valuable points for the school based on their finishing times.
Regardless of the race they entered, every pupil demonstrated determination, resilience and a fantastic attitude throughout the day.
This was our first cross-country event in many years, and we couldn’t be prouder of how our runners represented the school. They gave their all, encouraged one another and showed great sportsmanship from start to finish.
A huge well done to every runner involved and thank you to the staff and families who supported the team. We look forward to building on today’s success and taking part in more events in the future!
#BallycarrickmaddyPS #CrossCountry #FlahavansCrossCountry #AthleticsNI
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🥿 Slip into Slippers Day 2026 🥿
Today we proudly supported Age NI by swapping our shoes for slippers!
Our pupils enjoyed hearing stories from visitors who shared what life was like many years ago, helping us learn more about the experiences of older generations.
We also welcomed Mr Gardner to assembly, where he entertained us, but also spoke about the importance of prayer and encouraged us to make time to speak with God.
A great day of community, learning and reflection. 💙
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✨ Our P6 pupils had a wonderful time at last night’s Lisburn Twilight Night event!
The children proudly paraded the lanterns they designed and created during a workshop with LCCC. It was fantastic to see their creativity shining brightly as they joined the celebrations in Lisburn city centre.
We are incredibly proud of how well they represented our school. 🏮💙
#ballycarrickmaddyps #twilightnight #LCCC
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Well done to our pupil of the week winners!
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