Welcome

On behalf of the children, staff and governors of St Mary’s Primary School and Nursery Unit, I am delighted to welcome you to our school website.

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School was established in 1964 and is situated in the middle of the town of Bellaghy. County Derry. Our Nursery Unit was opened in 2002, expanding our provision for the children of Bellaghy.

We believe that all children are life time learners. We know that children learn best when they feel happy, secure and well cared for. Therefore our first priority is the provision of strong pastoral care in a nurturing environment of catholic faith. We aim to develop in our children a passion and love of learning by providing an enriched, broad and balanced curriculum; that delivers a high quality, inclusive education for all, so that each may reach their full potential.

I sincerely hope that you will find our website to be an extremely useful resource, helping you to engage with your child’s educational journey through St Mary’s. Should you require any further information on admissions or would like to visit the school at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mrs Mary McCann

Principal

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St. Mary’s PS Sports Day 2026

25th Jun 2026

Our recent Sports Day was a fantastic celebration of energy, teamwork and school...

P4 Fun in the Sun

25th Jun 2026

Our Primary 4 pupils recently enjoyed a well deserved end of year treat with a fun...

St Mary’s PS Boys All County Champions

24th Jun 2026

A huge congratulations to the P7 boys of St Mary’s Primary School on becoming...

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St. Mary’s PS Sports Day 2026 Our recent Sports Day was a fantastic celebration of energy, teamwork and school spirit. The children took part in a variety of different events, showcasing their determination, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the day. There were smiles, cheers and plenty of encouragement from classmates, parents and staff. A huge well done to all our pupils for making the day such a success. Special thank you to Mrs Carey for organising such a successful and enjoyable day!

P4 Fun in the Sun Our Primary 4 pupils recently enjoyed a well deserved end of year treat with a fun filled trip to the park in the sunshine. After a year of hard work, dedication and determination, the children were delighted to spend time outdoors with their friends.

St Mary’s PS Boys All County Champions A huge congratulations to the P7 boys of St Mary’s Primary School on becoming Cumann na mBunscol All County Champions 2026! The boys began with a fantastic victory over Sacred Heart PS in the quarter-finals. They then faced a strong St Colmcille’s PS, Claudy side in a hard-fought semi-final, showing great determination and teamwork to secure their place in the final. In the final, St Mary’s took on Termoncanice PS in an incredibly close and exciting match. Point for point, both teams battled right to the very end, but when it mattered most, St Mary’s rose to the occasion. Their skill, resilience and never-give-up attitude shone through, and at the final whistle they were crowned All County Champions! An outstanding achievement for a brilliant group of boys. Congratulations to the players, coaches, staff and families who supported them every step of the way. Enjoy the celebrations – you have made both your school and club proud!The Future is Bright Bellaghy Blue!!

P5 Visit Nursery! Primary 5 enjoyed a special trip back to nursery this afternoon. Thank you to Mrs McGill and Cathy for giving us the opportunity. We had lots of fun!

Thank You, Miss Hassan! A big thank you to Miss Hassan, our first-year student teacher from Stranmillis University College, who spent time with our P5 class in March and again in June. We are so grateful for all your hard work, enthusiasm and support. Thank you also for the lovely treats! We wish you every success with your teacher training and future career. You are always welcome back to our school.

P5 & P6 End of Year Trip Our P5 and P6 pupils had a fantastic time on their end-of-year trip to the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex! They had great fun floating along the lazy river and racing down the different slides with their friends. A wonderful day was had by all!

P7 Jungle Trip Primary 7 had a fantastic day at their end of year trip to the Jungle. They had the chance to do some archery, boat rides, body sorbs, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, quad train, rodeo ride to name a few. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their day. Lots of lovely smiling faces!

St Mary’s Wish Bellaghy Good Luck in the Féile! A huge thank you to all the children and parents of St Mary’s for their fantastic fundraising efforts in support of the Bellaghy Camogs at the Féile. We are incredibly proud of the girls and all they have achieved. Wishing them the very best of luck – enjoy every moment!

P.1 & P.2 School Trip to Rose Park Farm We had a great day yesterday at Rose Park farm. We got the chance to see lots of animals, have fun at the park, on the zip line and on the bouncy castles. We even got a fun ride on the quad run barrels too!

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