30 smashing photos of life at Straid PS in 2007

Following the sad news that the doors at Straid Primary are set to permanently shut next summer, we take a look back at the vital role the school played in the local community.

We have looked through the Newtownabbey Times archive to find these pictures from 2007.

Hopefully they bring back some happy memories.

9. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Mr and Mrs Boyles with their son Brian all dressed for the leavers' night at Straid Primary School in 2007. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

10. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Pictured at the Straid Primary School leavers' night in 2007 are Mrs Meave Coulter, Mrs Anne Campbell, Mr and Mrs Boyd and their son David. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

11. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Mr and Mrs Nicholson with their son Stephen along with Mr Crooks and his son Jamie, who were all in Victorian dress for the leavers' night at Straid Primary School in 2007. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

12. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Ashleigh Smallwood, Ruth Jenkins, Jenny Beattie, Isbella Hutchinson and Hollie Riddell were all in Victorian dress at the leavers' night at Straid Primary School in 2007. Photo: Freddie Parkinson