Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment. You can also find live updates on our school Twitter @StItasPS

• Tree of Promises

  Wed 08 Dec 2021

  In response to the #COP26Glasgow event, the Eco committee challenged our P4-7 pupils to create a ‘tree of promises’ to combat climate change. Check out some of our wonderful work!

  @Eco_SchoolsNI

  @InfoCcms

  @KeepNIBeautiful

  @lisburnccc

  

• Cross Country Success

  Wed 24 Nov 2021

  What a fantastic day for our runners at the first cross-country event of the year. We had a St. Ita’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the fun run and both boys and girls teams have qualified for the NI finals in January. We are so proud of you all!

  

• P4-P7 Ditch the Dark

  Wed 24 Nov 2021

  Another great turn out for the P4-7 Ditch the Dark. Well done everyone! This has worked so well today and on Wednesday - we would love to see this become the norm! ⁦

  @SustransNI

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• P1-P3 Ditch the Dark

  Wed 24 Nov 2021

  A fantastic turn out for our P1-3 Ditch the Dark walk. Well done to all those who took part! We look forward to the P4-7 walk on Friday. #BeBrightBeSeen

  @SustransNI

  

• Caoilainn is an absolute Star!

  Mon 15 Nov 2021

  What an Amazing act of Generosity by Caoilainn!

  Caoilainn (P5) has been growing her hair since she was small and over the summer holidays she decided to cut her hair and donate it to the Little Princess Trust.  Caoilainn has donated 29cm of her hair, which will be used to create a wig for a child who has lost their hair due to treatments he or she was having in hospital. 

   

  Alongside the hair donation, Caoilainn’s mum and dad set up a ‘Just Giving’ page, so family and friends could donate to the Little Princess Trust in support of her. They would like to thank all the children who donated money, many of whom are in Caoilainn’s class.

   

  Caoilainn has managed to raise an incredible £885 for this wonderful charity.

   

  We are all very proud of Caoilainn, as she chose to do a very brave thing, to help other children who are very sick.

   

  Mrs Browne presented Caoilainn with her two certificates from the Little Princess Trust and in light of this huge fundraising effort the Little Princess Trust, has also awarded Caoilainn a badge and wristband in recognition of her outstanding contribution. 

   

  Well done Caoilainn. You are an absolute star!

  

• St Ita’s Student Representatives Visit Parliament Buildings, Stormont.

  Wed 03 Nov 2021

  The Primary 6 and 7 student representatives and Mrs Browne were delighted to accept an invitation to attend Parliament Buildings on Thursday 21st October. We enjoyed a tour of the Great Hall and debated in the Council Chamber where our MLAs meet regularly . We also learned how we can become MLAs and how to propose a Bill in the Assembly. We extend a big thank you to the Education Officer, Anne-Marie Fleming, for sharing so much information with us. We had a very enjoyable and informative morning.

  

• P7 Pupils Awarded Prefect Badges

  Wed 20 Oct 2021

  Today our P7 pupils were awarded their Prefect Badges by Mrs Browne!

  

• After School Activities - Block 1 2021/22

  Fri 15 Oct 2021

  Please click on the link below for information on After School Activities for Block 1,  2021-22.

  Thank you

   

  Block 1 - After School Activities 2021/22

   

   

• Action Mental Health in Primary 5

  Wed 13 Oct 2021

  The Primary Five Classes each spent a day taking part in a workshop with Leah from Action Mental Health.

   

  The children were taught helpful strategies to use when they feel upset such as talking to someone, do something you enjoy, find ways to relax, remind yourself of the good things you have in life and where to look if you need to access more help.

   

  All the children fully participated in the workshop and really benefitted from and enjoyed it. We would like to say a big thank you to Leah and Action Mental Health.

   

  

• St Ita's Eco Committee

  Wed 06 Oct 2021

  St. Ita’s Eco-Committee consists of class representatives from P4-P7 who have been chosen by their peers. The Eco-Committee meet monthly with Miss McGarry to discuss key issues within the school and how we can improve upon these. 

   

  Each week the committee carry out important tasks such as emptying the recycling bins, monitoring food waste and  completing energy surveys.

   

  We pride ourselves in keeping our school environment clean and litter free.

   

  Our main focus this year is on Transport. We work closely with Sustrans to help promote active journeys to school.

   

  On the 21st of March 2019, our Eco-Committee received the prestigious Ambassador School Award. The award recognises excellence in the Eco-School’s programme and is a tremendous achievement for our school!