Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit,  Cookstown, County Tyrone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Welcome

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit! We are delighted to have you visit our newly revamped website. At Orritor, we take immense pride in our high-achieving students and the strong sense of community that defines our school. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our academic achievements and the holistic development of each child.

Our school is dedicated to providing exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We believe in nurturing not just the mind, but also the heart, fostering values and attitudes that will help our students become responsible and compassionate adults. Our caring and secure environment is the foundation upon which our students thrive.

We are proud of our collaborative approach, working together with parents, guardians, and the wider community to create a supportive network for our students. This partnership is essential in helping our children succeed and grow, both academically and personally. We are committed to maintaining open lines of communication and welcome your involvement in our school community.

Thank you for your interest in Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit. We hope you find our website informative and helpful. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Together, we can ensure that every child at Orritor has the opportunity to shine.

Mr I. Cheevers 

(Principal of Orritor Primary School)

 

Latest News

13th May 2026
We are delighted to share that our Nursery and Sports Day is planned for Tuesday...
 
 
 
 
13th May 2026
We are delighted to share that our Nursery Sports Day is planned for Thursday...
 
 
 
 
13th May 2026
What a fantastic day P6 have had at the Balmoral Show. They saw sheep shearing,...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 14th May 2026
Dairy Council Visit for Primary 5 and Primary 6
Sports City - Summer Sports (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Sports City - Summer Sports (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Cycling Proficiency (2:50pm to 3:30pm )
Friday, 15th May 2026
Nursery - Rugby Tots with Justin
P5 Swimming @ CLC
Rugby with Dean for Primary 5, Primary 6 and Primary 7
Monday, 18th May 2026
Games Club - Term 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Netball Club - Term 3 (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Stay and Play - Term 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Scripture Union Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Badminton Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Nursery Shared Education - Rugby Tots (St Peter's Primary School and Nursery Unit )
P4 Swimming @ CLC
CHS Taster Session Day 1: Academic Taster Sessions (9:15am to 1:00pm)
33 Activities - Sports Day Club (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
33 Activities - Athletics Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Cycling Proficiency (2:50pm to 3:30pm )
Eco Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Thursday, 21st May 2026
School closes at normal time.
Nursery Shared Education - Football (Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit)
Sports City - Summer Sports (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Sports City - Summer Sports (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Cycling Proficiency (2:50pm to 3:30pm )
Friday, 22nd May 2026
School closed Staff Development Day
Monday, 25th May 2026
School closed - Spring Bank Holiday
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
Stay and Play - Term 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Colin Tinsley (2:00pm to 2:40pm )
Badminton Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Primary 1 - Shared Education (St Mary's Primary School)
Primary 2 - Shared Education (Orritor Primary School )
P4 Swimming @ CLC
33 Activities - Sports Day Club (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Colin Tinsley (2:00pm to 2:40pm )
33 Activities - Athletics Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Eco Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Cycling Proficiency (2:50pm to 3:30pm )
 

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