Extended Schools

'... a network of Extended Schools across Northern Ireland supporting the raising of school standards, fostering the health, well-being and social inclusion of children and young people and the regeneration and transformation of local communities. Schools can be hubs of their local community offering a range of activities before, during and beyond the traditional school day, engaging with their local community, connecting local people with local services.' Maria Eagle MP Minister for Education from 'Extended Schools schools, families, communities - working together'

Working with partner schools in the Moyle area we are already providing expert badminton coaching to some of our P7 pupils and will go on to offer experience of rugby and hockey. This coaching will be provided by fully qualified and experienced coaches assisted by Bushmills Primary School staff.

Throughout the second term we will provide after school activities open to children of all ages. Each day between 2.00pm and 3.00pm activities will be on offer for the younger children. Creativity, healthy eating and sports will be among the things on offer 3.00pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday for the older children. Activities will be closely matched to the needs of the children and to help them to be healthy and enjoy learning and achieving.

For parents we will offer night or day classes to help them to become competent with computers and perhaps learn how to use them to help their children succeed at school and also how to work with their children to help them improve their reading. in this way we hope to be contributing positively to community and Society.

Partner Schools

Bushmills Primary School