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.

17. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Ryan Turkington with Miss Martin and Mr Turkington at the 2007 leavers' night at Straid PS. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

18. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Mrs Isobel Darragh, Mr and Mrs Riddell and their daughter Hollie along with Mrs Janine Rainey in the Victorian mood for Straid Primary School's leavers' night in 2007. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

19. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Staff and pupils pictured at the 2007 leavers' night at Straid PS. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

20. Looking back on happy times at Straid PS

Ernie Scott with Mr and Mrs Lacey at the leavers' night for Straid Primary in 2007. Photo: Freddie Parkinson