Carrickmannon Primary School

Carrickmannon Primary School Carrickmannon Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Ballygowan, County Down. Welcome to our very special Carrickmannon Family.

Founded in 1825, we have a long tradition of providing children with a wide, balanced and quality education in a happy, caring and nurturing environment. At Carrickmannon, we are proud of our strong family and community relationships, where every child is valued and cherished. The happiness and welfare of everyone in our school community is central to our ethos and we have created a safe and secure environment in which to nurture and develop each individual child.

⚓️ Ship Ahoy! ⚓️Our P7 pupils had a very different start to their day today! Instead of heading through the school gates...
04/06/2026

⚓️ Ship Ahoy! ⚓️

Our P7 pupils had a very different start to their day today! Instead of heading through the school gates, they were dropped off at the docks to begin their surprise 'P7 Sail Away Day' with Stena Line. 🚢

Excitement was in the air as the children discovered where they were going and prepared to set sail for a day of adventure, fun and unforgettable memories together.

We can't wait to hear all about their experiences when they return. Bon voyage, P7 – have an amazing day! 🌊⚓️😊

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🎡🌟 Ballygowan Does Balmoral! 🌟🎡Join us for an exciting community event at Ballygowan Church Halls on Friday 12th June as...
03/06/2026

🎡🌟 Ballygowan Does Balmoral! 🌟🎡

Join us for an exciting community event at Ballygowan Church Halls on Friday 12th June as we bring a little Balmoral magic to Ballygowan!
Organised by Carrickmannon PTA, this promises to be a fantastic evening for families and the wider community, with fun activities, games, entertainment, and plenty of community spirit for all ages.

🏪 Calling Local Businesses! 🏪

We would love to hear from any local businesses who would be interested in running a stall at the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products or services and connect with the local community.

🎁 Prize Donations Welcome! 🎁
We would also appreciate any prizes for our competition winners. If your business would be willing to donate a prize, voucher, or gift, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.

If you'd like to run a stall, donate a prize, or find out more about getting involved, please comment below or get in touch with the PTA.
Thank you for your support – together we can make Ballygowan Does Balmoral a wonderful community celebration!❤️🖤

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Finally, here are our jumping events from Sports Day!The children took part in the standing long jump, running long jump...
30/05/2026

Finally, here are our jumping events from Sports Day!

The children took part in the standing long jump, running long jump, and speed bounce, showing great determination, effort, and enthusiasm throughout. Our boys and girls were fantastic, and Mrs McCoy gave it her best shot too!

We hope you have enjoyed looking through all of our Sports Day photos and sharing in the fun, excitement, and achievements of the day. Thank you again to everyone who helped make it such a memorable event and to the Spar for supplying juice and fruit for the occasion.🖤❤️

Next up are our throwing events from Sports Day!Participants tested their skills in a range of activities, including the...
30/05/2026

Next up are our throwing events from Sports Day!

Participants tested their skills in a range of activities, including the co****le throw, dartboard throw, welly boot toss, javelin, and shot put. There was plenty of enthusiasm, determination, and friendly competition throughout the day.

We hope you enjoy looking through these photos and reliving some of the fun from a fantastic Sports Day!❤️🖤

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for Sports Day on Friday! We had a great day, and the weather couldn't have bee...
30/05/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for Sports Day on Friday! We had a great day, and the weather couldn't have been better—not too hot and not too cold.

We've got lots of fantastic photos to share, and we'll be posting them throughout the day.

First up are all the races – including the sprints, novelty races, and the 200m events. We hope you enjoy looking back at all the fun, action, and achievements from a brilliant day!

A huge thank you to Ann, one of our wonderful grandparents, for kindly giving up her time to speak to our P7 class about...
22/05/2026

A huge thank you to Ann, one of our wonderful grandparents, for kindly giving up her time to speak to our P7 class about her career as a Pharmacy Technician.

Ann shared lots of interesting information about her role and explained the opportunities for progression within the profession, from Band 4 all the way up to Band 7. She also told us about her move into lecturing and the different paths her career has taken.

Our pupils really enjoyed hearing about her experiences and learning more about careers in healthcare. Thank you again, Ann, for inspiring our P7s!❤️🖤

Our friends at St.Caolan’s are having a tractor run this Friday- we love a tractor run!
20/05/2026

Our friends at St.Caolan’s are having a tractor run this Friday- we love a tractor run!

P7 had an amazing day today at Ballydugan Medieval Settlement celebrating the end of their Viking topic! ⚔️🛡️The childre...
19/05/2026

P7 had an amazing day today at Ballydugan Medieval Settlement celebrating the end of their Viking topic! ⚔️🛡️

The children took part in archery, axe throwing, learned all about Viking weapons and battles, and discovered what daily life was like for Vikings long ago.

The highlight of the day was definitely the exciting battle reenactment at the end! Shield walls were formed and battle cries echoed all around Ballydugan as the children stepped back in time for a true Viking experience.

A fantastic day full of fun, learning and unforgettable memories! 🪓🔥

A huge thank you to Mrs Campbell for visiting our P7 class to deliver such a fantastic and inspiring careers talk! 🌟Mrs ...
17/05/2026

A huge thank you to Mrs Campbell for visiting our P7 class to deliver such a fantastic and inspiring careers talk! 🌟

Mrs Campbell shared her journey into a successful 20-year career with Ulster Bank, explaining how she professionally developed over the years and progressed through a variety of management roles.

Our pupils were fascinated to learn about the many opportunities available within the banking world, including careers in financial crime and other specialist areas. 💼

Most importantly, Mrs Campbell encouraged our P7 pupils to never give up on their dreams and reminded them that one exam does not define who they are or what they can achieve. Such an important message for our young people to hear!
Thank you again, Mrs Campbell, for giving up your time to inspire and motivate our pupils. 😊

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77 Carrickmannon Road
Newtownards
BT236JJ

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