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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Feel Good Friday in P.1/2.

15th May 2026

We had great fun in our GAA gear today to celebrate feel good Friday at the end of...

Primary 4 Assembly

15th May 2026

Primary 4 proudly led a beautiful class assembly this morning following the special...

Sharing a little kindness on Thoughtful Thursday

14th May 2026

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week celebrations, St. Mary’s shared...

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Feel Good Friday in P.1/2. We had great fun in our GAA gear today to celebrate feel good Friday at the end of Mental Health Week! We sang, danced, played and had fun with our friends.

Primary 4 Assembly Primary 4 proud led a beautiful class assembly this morning following the special occasion of their First Holy Communion. Through prayers, songs, reflections and thoughtful presentations, the children shared the joy and significance of receiving the important sacrament. Well done P4!

Sharing a little kindness on Thoughtful Thursday As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week celebrations, St. Mary’s shared some kindness on Thoughtful Thursday.

GAA Day and Mental Health Awareness Week During Mental Health Awareness Week, our pupils took part in a range of activities to promote positive wellbeing and emotional health. Classes enjoyed mindfulness sessions, outdoor learning, creative art activities, and class discussions focused on kindness, resilience, and friendship. We were delighted to see pupils engaging so positively and learning valuable ways to look after both their mental and emotional wellbeing. Tomorrow is our favourite day of the week ‘Feel Good Friday’ Children are invited to wear their GAA tops tomorrow!

Division 1 Shield Win for the Camogs. Well done to our fantastic camogs who won the All County Division One Shield in Greenlough today.After 3 tough group games, we qualified for the Shield, where we were drawn to play St Colum’s Portstweart. This was a tight game that ended up going to extra time but our girls pushed on winning by a goal and point in the end.Next up was Glenview, who we had already played in the group stages. That match was a draw but we had got into the swing of things and won the semi final by another small margin. In the final, we played a strong St Mary’s, Draperstown side. But our girls battled hard, with some fantastic team play and excellent scores. We headed back to school with the shield, medals and happy faces. Another successful week for this super bunch of girls! Well done!

P5 Mindful Monday! Today, our Primary 5 children began Mental Health Awareness Week with Mindful Monday. They enjoyed taking their mindfulness colouring and drawing activities outdoors, using the fresh air and calm surroundings to relax and be creative.

First Holy Communion 2026 Congratulations to all of our Primary 4 children on making their First Holy Communion yesterday, along with our friends from St. John Bosco Primary School. We are so proud of each and every one of you on this very special milestone in your faith journey. A sincere thank you to Fr. Pat for leading such a beautiful and meaningful service.

Good Luck Primary 4 We would like to extend our very best wishes to our wonderful Primary 4 pupils as they prepare to celebrate their First Holy Communion tomorrow. This is a very special and memorable milestone in their faith journey and we are incredibly proud of the commitment, enthusiasm and reverence they have shown in preparing for this important sacrament. We hope the children enjoy a beautiful and joyful celebration with their loved ones, creating lasting memories to cherish. Good luck, Primary 4!

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St Mary's is Blooming Marvellous! The children in St Mary’s had a wonderful opportunity to put their green fingers to work today, thanks to a generous donation of compost from Bulrush Horticulture and beautiful petunia plants from McGrane Nurseries. It was a fantastic hands-on experience as they planted, cared for, and will now enjoy watching them grow. Thank you for your continued support!

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Upcoming Events...

Friday, 15th May 2026
P4 assembly (School Hall)
Aaron Devlin Memorial Tournament - Boys and Girls football (Derrychrin PS, Ballinderry )
Tuesday, 19th May 2026
New Sept 2026 Nursery and P1 Parent Induction meeting (TBC)
Thursday, 21st May 2026
Cumann na Bunscoil Football Championship Div 1 (@ Glen GAC)
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Confirmation (11am at St Mary's Church, Bellaghy)
Monday, 25th May 2026
School Closed
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
School Closed
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
School Closed
Thursday, 28th May 2026
School Closed

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