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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Primary 7 Safer Internet Day

19th Feb 2026

Primary 7 had a fantastic time taking part in a very fun and interactive live lesson...

Primary 7 Pancake Tuesday

19th Feb 2026

Stacks of Smiles on Pancake Tuesday!! Primary 7 took time to learn about the meaning...

Number Day in Primary 7

19th Feb 2026

Primary 7 had great fun in taking part in all the different activities for Number...

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Primary 7 Pancake Tuesday Stacks of Smiles on Pancake Tuesday!!Primary 7 took time to learn about the meaning of Pancake Tuesday and why it is celebrated as we begin the Season of Lent. It was a lovely opportunity to reflect, learn and, of course, enjoy some delicious pancakes together.

Primary 7 Safer Internet Day Primary 7 had a fantastic time taking part in a very fun and interactive live lesson with Just 2 Easy all about staying safe online. The class created their very own Digital Footprints and how this can keep them safe online. Primary 7 showed fantastic ICT skills and teamwork. Have a look at some of their beautiful posters.Keep up the fantastic work Primary 7!

Reciprocal Reading in P4 Our P4 pupils have been developing their reading skills through Reciprocal Reading , a structured approach that helps children build confidence and comprehension. Working in groups, pupils take on roles such as Predictor, Clarifier, Questioner, Summariser and the Big Boss. This supportive routine encourages teamwork, deeper thinking and lively discussion as children explore texts together.

Pancake Tuesday in Primary 4 On Tuesday, primary 4 pupils enjoyed celebrating Pancake Tuesday, a fun tradition marking the day before Lent. The boys and girls learned about why people make pancakes on this day and enjoyed some tasty treats together!

Nursery adventures. We have been very busy so far this term. We have been exploring numbers and measuring long and short. We had 2 great catch ups with our friends from Moneymore NU. We have been learning how to calm our bodies and move in new ways with CalmKit.

Number Day in Primary 7 Primary 7 had great fun in taking part in all the different activities for Number Day.Throughout the day Primary 7 played Hit the Button, Bingo and complete a very exciting number hunt.

P.3 and P.4 Number Day P3 and P4 teamed up for an exciting maths challenge as part of Number Day! With great enthusiasm and lots of happy teamwork, the children explored the school to find hidden clues and solve a tricky number puzzle. Their energy, cooperation, and sense of fun made the challenge a brilliant success.

Pancake Tuesday in P.1/2 The boys and girls had great fun today making pancakes. Chocolate covered faces show they were a huge hit with the P.1/2 class!

Primary 5 Pancake Tuesday Primary 5 made pancakes in class today for Pancake Tuesday. Everyone helped out, taking turns to measure, mix and cook the pancakes. The children worked really well together and the pancakes tasted delicious!

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Tuesday, 24th February 2026
P4 First Confession (at 6pm)
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Parent/Teacher Meetings (Early closure at 1pm)
Thursday, 26th February 2026
Parent/Teacher Meetings (Early closure at 1pm)
Friday, 27th February 2026
Parent/Teacher Meetings (Early closure at 1pm)

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