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

• Robyn is a Jiu-Jitsu National Champion!

  Sun 22 Sep 2019

  Robyn is a Jiu-Jitsu Champion!

   

  I have been learning Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Belfast for three years. I started to enjoy Martial Arts after joining the Judo in After School Activities in St. Ita's when I was in P2.

   

  On Saturday, 14th September, I went to my first competition, The National Children's Jiu-Jitsu League at Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin.

   

  I was nervous, but I tried my hardest and won the final with a submission. I was so happy to win a gold medal and title belt. I am proud to be a National Champion at my age and weight division.

   

• After School Activities Block 1

  Wed 18 Sep 2019

  Dear Parents/Guardians

  Please click on the nlink below to find out information on the range of After School Activities on offer in Term 1.

   

  https://www.stitas.co.uk/after-school-activities/

• Ruby did so well!

  Sun 01 Sep 2019

  Ruby Burns (P7 Ms Barr) took part in the Grand Opera House Summer Youth Programme - performing in the musical Bugsy Malone in 4 sell out shows in the Opera House in August.

  Ruby was selected to take part in this programme after a series of tough auditions, and then spent 2 weeks rehearsing with a cast of 150 young performers. 

  She was the only child from St Ita's selected to take part this year, and in fact was one of the youngest performers taking part in the show. 

  The show got rave reviews in the press and standing ovations after every performance.  

  Well done Ruby on your hard work & success! 

• Vote for Anne Costello!

  Fri 30 Aug 2019

  Vote for Ireland's Most Inspirational Camogie Coach!

   

  Please vote for Anne Costello by clicking on the link below:

   

  http://bit.ly/2TPaDr8

   

  Why she was nominated: 'Anne Costello is the founder of Camogie in Bredagh GAC, bringing the first squad of girls onto the pitch fifteen years ago. Whilst Camogie keeps us physically fit and healthy, Anne has made us aware of the importance of looking after our mental health too. Our team has recently taken part in a programme designed and co-ordinated by Anne, providing us with brilliant knowledge and tools to help us deal with whatever life throws at us, apart from a sliotar! I know that if I ever need advice (Camogie / non-Camogie), Anne is always there.'

   

  Voting ends on 30.08.19

   

   

• P7 Award Winners 2019

  Thu 27 Jun 2019
  

• Ben is a Tri-Golf Champion!

  Tue 18 Jun 2019

  St. Ita's Golfers do so well at the Castlereagh Hills Primary Schools Tri-Golf Championships!

   

  The St. Ita's golfers headed off to the Castlereagh Hills Tri-Golf Championships on Tuesday 11th June. It was an absolutely beautiful day and the boys and girls from St. Ita's had a great day. They all played so well buit Ben deserves a special mention as he won the overall 'Best Boy' of the Championship.

   

  We would like to congratulate Ben on his tremendous success and indeed the whole team for the wonderful effort they showed in their attempt to win the team competition.

  Unfortunately they just missed out.

   

  The golfing skills on display were excellent and who knows, maybe one day St. Ita's will have their very own  'World Number One golfer!

   

   

  

• St. Ita's Girls unlucky in County Final!

  Sun 16 Jun 2019

  St. Ita's Girls unlucky in County Final!

  St. Ita's Girls' Gaelic Football team travelled to a rain soaked St. Patrick's Park, Newcastle on Saturday 15th June. The team was attempting to make history by winning their first County Championship.

   

  Unfortunately it was not meant to be.

   

  St. Ita's came up against Carrick Primary School from Burren who were a bigger team and the reigning champions.

  However, despite the physical advantage, the St. Ita's players fought to the very end and put in  a tremendous performance. The passing, catching, soloing, tackling and shooting skills on display were unbelievable despite the terrible conditions.

   

  This was the first county final St.Itas's has been involved in and judging by the wonderful talent on display it will not be the last. .

   

  We would like to thank the parents who attended on Saturday, coached the team and inspired the girls to do their very best.

   

  The team was also very grateful for the support provided by parents and past pupils. Thank you.

   

  We would like to thank Mr McConville for the tremendous effort he has put in to developing Gaelic football within St.Ita's; both boys and girls teams are progressing so well.

   

  The last word must go to the girls who performed with so much tenacity on Saturday. St. Ita's is very proud of you and the success that you have achieved this year. Well done to everyone in the entire squad.

   

  You are stars of the future! Croke Park beckons for every single one of you.

   

  Be proud of what you have achieved this year.

   

  Maith Déanta Cailíní

   

   

   

   

  

• St.Ita's Girls Gaelic Football team reach All County Final!

  Fri 14 Jun 2019

  Our Girls Gaelic Football team will make a little bit of St. Ita’s Sporting History this Saturday when they contest the Primary School All County Final for the first time.

   

  The girls have played a total of 6 games in the competition to get to this stage and have remained unbeaten throughout.

   

  In the initial group stages, the squad played fantastically well and won tough games against schools like St. Joseph’s PS, Carryduff and St. Malachy’s PS, Kilcoo. Their brilliant performances earned them a deserved spot in the East Down Final.

   

  The East Down Final was a closely contested match and both teams were level when the whistle blew for half time. A super second half performance meant the girls once again came out on top, beating St. Malachy’s PS, Castlewellan on a score line of 1-6 to 0-5.

   

  Our opponents tomorrow are the South Down Winners; Carrick PS, Burren.

   

  The St. Ita’s girls have a great chance to take the trophy home tomorrow and we would appreciate as much support as possible travelling to the final. It will be a proud day for St. Ita’s Primary School.

   

  Our match starts at 12:45pm in Castlewellan GAC

   

  Address of pitch- 30 Circular Rd, Castlewellan, BT31 9ED

  

• Cinderella Rockafella was so good!!!!

  Fri 14 Jun 2019
  

• Two P7 boys selected to represent Cumann na mBunscol in Dublin!

  Thu 13 Jun 2019

  Two of our Primary 7 boys, Rory O'Donnell and Jake Skelton, have been chosen to represent Cumann na mBunscol, Belfast in their annual Hurling and Gaelic Football match against a Dublin Schools Select team.

   

  Both boys attended trials over a number of weeks. Their hard work, dedication and skills meant that they impressed the coaches and  they were delighted when they found out they had made the final squad of 15 players.

   

  We know that they will represent St. Ita’s  with pride as part of the Cumann na mBunscol team when they face Dublin later this week.

   

  Good Luck boys!