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Morse Code in Primary 6 🔎🔊

27th Jan 2026

Primary 6 have really enjoyed finding out about the communication method used on the Titanic - Morse Code. Here are some of the activities we enjoyed: 🧱We used lego pieces to write messages in morse code. 🔊We used simple circuits to sound out keywords in morse code. 💡We deciphered secret messages and even created our own morse code messages for our friends. Well done everyone ⭐️

Exploring Life in the Great Barrier Reef

23rd Jan 2026

Principal Mr. Hutchinson and the pupils of P7 are enjoying their new topic this term, exploring life beneath the ocean, particularly The Great Barrier Reef, Australia. See for yourself the beginning of their works of Art. Next week we will be adding sea creatures and using sprayed twigs to create coral and plant life.

Recent Weekly Assemblies and Awards

23rd Jan 2026

Checkout some of our recent visiting ministers who we are privileged to have as part of our school community. We are grateful for every visit to school and the pastoral, Christian dimension each offers our pupils and staff. Thank you 🙏 Also congratulations to our Kindness Cup Winners on upholding our school values, our Mathletics superstars and current leading House Team, ‘Hamiltonsbawn’....

Ice Melting Experiment in Primary 6 ❄️

19th Jan 2026

As part of their Titanic topic, Primary 6 pupils have been learning about icebergs. They have also been exploring the importance of fair testing and how to carry out fair tests of their own. Last week they came up with their own question for investigation and made predictions. Then, they discussed the variables they needed to keep the same and the one that would change. After that, they decided...

Knock, Knock Nativity Performances

19th Dec 2025

We really hope you enjoyed our school performances of Knock, Knock Nativity. We were truly grateful for the support you displayed with almost 300 visitors over 2 performances. Our pupils throughly enjoyed themselves and every child had a role in the play. We think the photos and videos will speak for themselves. Merry Christmas everybody and a blessed New Year from all the staff of...

Christmas in Primary 6 🎄☃️

18th Dec 2025

Primary 6 had lots of fun using watercolours and glitter to create a beautiful glistening Winter Wonderland display. They also enjoyed creating special cards for their families. Well done everyone! ⭐️

Monthly Awards Assembly November 2025

14th Dec 2025

Rev. Finlay tells of his recent Missionary Trip to Yangon in Myanmar

7th Dec 2025

In our whole school assembly this week, we updated everyone on the latest House Points and were delighted to see Joshua (last week’s Kindness Cup Winner) draw out Joseph this week for ‘showing kindness towards another peer in his class experiencing a difficulty’. We we also presented our monthly achievement awards for SPELLINGS and one of our school values, showing RESPECT...

Primary 7 – Living Our Value of Respect

26th Nov 2025

This term, our Primary 7 Class has been exploring one of our most important school values: Respect . The children have been thinking deeply about what respect means to them and how it helps create a positive, caring environment for everyone. Through discussions and activities, they discovered that respect is shown in many ways—listening to others, using kind words, looking after our classroom,...

Primary 7 – Designing Medals of Honor

26th Nov 2025

Our Primary 7 pupils have been diving into the history of World War II , exploring the bravery and sacrifices of those who lived through it. As part of their learning, they researched the significance of wartime medals and what they represent. Inspired by their findings, the children designed their own unique medals to honour courage and resilience. First, they sketched their ideas, then brought...

Welcome

A very warm welcome to our newly refreshed school website. We hope it will continue highlighting Hamiltonsbawn Primary School as being an accessible and informative school, whilst also providing us with the opportunity to share some of the wonderful things that go on in our school during the academic year.

We are very proud of our school and confident that we are able to offer a happy, safe and supportive learning environment within a Christian ethos. We hope you enjoy visiting our website which gives you a glimpse of the exciting educational opportunities we offer our children.

If you require further information or would like to visit our wonderful school, please contact the school office or email info@hamiltonsbawnps.hamiltonsbawn.ni.sch.uk

Yours sincerely,

D. R. Hutchinson (Mr)

(Principal)

'BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED'

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House Competition

Congratulations Ballynewry - Term 1 House Winners 👏🎉💥

Ballynewry

2850

Wastelands

2780

Mullabrack

2675

Hamiltonsbawn

2660