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Exploring WWII Through Pupil Voice

8th Oct 2025

As part of their World War II topic, Primary 7 pupils researched an area of personal interest and created their own PowerPoint presentations to share with the class. This activity supported key skills in digital literacy, historical enquiry, and public speaking. Pupils demonstrated independence in their research, developed confidence in presenting to an audience, and deepened their understanding of...

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Working together to master fractions

8th Oct 2025

Primary 7 pupils developed their understanding of equivalent fractions and decimals through a mix of independent and collaborative learning. Working individually, they used practical materials to create and compare equivalent fractions, before applying their knowledge in pairs through a fun and challenging fractions game. This activity supported key outcomes in Mathematics and Numeracy, encouraging...

Connecting knowledge: WW II leaders challenge

8th Oct 2025

Primary 7 pupils explored key leaders from different countries during World War II through a fun and interactive Connect 4 challenge. Using their research and knowledge of historical figures, they identified and matched information to the correct leader in order to make their way across the board. This activity supported their learning in Social Studies, helping to develop research, critical thinking,...

Bringing world war II to life through drama

8th Oct 2025

Primary 7 pupils demonstrated their understanding of life during World War II by creating and performing their own short drama scenes. Through role play, they explored the experiences of families and children during the war, including themes of hiding and evacuation. This activity supported learning in Social Studies and Expressive Arts, allowing pupils to develop empathy, collaboration, and communication...

Applying maths skills through lego construction

8th Oct 2025

Primary 7 pupils deepened their understanding of area and perimeter through a practical, problem-solving activity using LEGO. Working collaboratively, they constructed models to design and challenge their partners with area and perimeter questions. This engaging task supported their learning within the Mathematics and Numeracy curriculum, helping to develop skills in measurement, spatial awareness,...

P7 lighting up history

8th Oct 2025

As part of our World War II topic, pupils explored historical methods of communication by creating their own Morse code systems. Using circuits, lightbulbs, and switches, they applied their understanding of electricity from the science curriculum — including constructing simple series circuits and recognizing components — while also developing coding and decoding skills linked to computing....

October Newsletter 25 PDF Colour version.pdf

7th Oct 2025

Using Primary Sources in Primary 6 🚢

3rd Oct 2025

Today the boys and girls enjoyed using primary sources to find out what it was like on board the Titanic. They explored the different accommodation, facilities and food available to those in first, second and third class. Everyone agreed that it really was an impressive ship for its time, no matter what class you belonged to! Well done everyone! 🚢

😍School Council Jumble Sale Success 🤩

1st Oct 2025

We had a brilliant Jumble Sale this morning with excitement from the early hours of the morning 🥳 It was like the ‘Shopping Channel’ with short lived special deals and the School Council determined to sell all the stock (only a box of books left!). Thanks to all who supported us by donating toys 🧸. You helped us raise an amazing £302.00 👏👏

Sports City After School Clubs and ‘Me In PE’ Programme

30th Sep 2025

We have been delighted by the encouraging uptake from pupils availing of our After School Programme. Children are enjoying building positive relationships with the coaches and engaging in new activities and challenges. We have also loved seeing the range of Art, Craft, Hockey and Scottish dancing taught by Katarina, Christine and Ruth over the past 4 weeks. 👏❤️👌 Keep up the great work everybody!

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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