Reminder – School Closure -
This is a reminder that school will be closed on Friday 24th April to allow for staff training.
There will be no pupils in attendance on this day. School will reopen as normal on Monday 27th April
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Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit,  Cookstown, County Tyrone
Reminder – School Closure This is a reminder that school will be closed on Friday 24th April to allow for staff training. There will be no pupils in attendance on this day. School will reopen as normal on Monday 27th April [Open Image]
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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)

 

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22nd Apr 2026
This is a reminder that school will be closed on Friday 24th April to allow for...
 
 
 
 
22nd Apr 2026
Well done to Primary 6 pupil Elijah, who was selected as part of the Rainey Rhinos...
 
 
 
 
20th Apr 2026
Last week, we celebrated the value of Compassion — showing kindness, care,...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
P4 Swimming @ CLC
33 Activities - Sports Day Club (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Cycling Proficiency (2:50pm to 3:30pm )
Eco Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
33 Activities - Athletics Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
Assembly with Pastor Walker
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, 24th April 2026
School Closed - Transform ED
Monday, 27th April 2026
Primary 1 - Shared Education (Orritor Primary School )
Primary 2 - Shared Education (St Mary's Primary School)
Primary 5 - Shared Education (Orritor Primary School )
Games Club - Term 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Netball Club - Term 3 (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Tuesday, 28th April 2026
Girls' Tri County Hockey @ CHS
Stay and Play - Term 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Badminton Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Scripture Union Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
Wednesday, 29th April 2026
Rugby Tournament @ Omagh Rugby Club
Boys' Tri County Hockey @ CHS
P4 Swimming @ CLC
33 Activities - Sports Day Club (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Cycling Proficiency (2:50pm to 3:30pm )
Eco Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
33 Activities - Athletics Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm )
Thursday, 30th April 2026
Nursery Shared Education - Football (Orritor Primary School and Nursery Unit)
Netball League A Tournament @ CHS
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, 1st May 2026
P5 Swimming @ CLC
Rugby with Dean for Primary 6 and Primary 7
Nursery - Rugby Tots with Justin
Netball League B Tournament @ Dungannon Leisure Centre
Monday, 4th May 2026
School closed - May Day Bank Holiday
Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Stay and Play - Term 3 (1:50pm to 2:50pm )
Scripture Union Club (2:50pm to 3:50pm)
 

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