Miss Nesbitt, Principal, welcomed parents, Governors, staff, pupils and Special Guest, Mrs Helen Wilson, to the school’s annual Prize Day.
The celebration began with P6 and P7 solo musicians Poppy Watton (flute), Elena De Luca (oboe), Amelia Fowler (clarinet) and Lily McKinney (flute) and was followed by the whole school singing ‘I’m Trusting You God’.
Miss Nesbitt made a short speech where she praised, encouraged and recognised the hard work of children, parents, Governors and staff.
Rose Cousins (P6) played two pieces on piano and prizes were presented to children from each class in literacy, numeracy, handwriting and endeavour. Prizes for achievement in sports were also presented, and Primary 6 and 7 children were presented with awards for outstanding work in art, ICT, science, literacy, mathematics, music, choir and drama.
The Judt Memorial Cup was presented for outstanding achievement in Primary 6, and the Garstin Shields for outstanding achievement in Primary 7.
Mrs Wilson, Chairperson of Donacloney British Legion, made a short speech following the presentations, where she acknowledged the achievements of the children and informed them that they’d each be presented with a commemorative medal, to mark the Centenary of the War Memorial.
The choir sang ‘Ten Thousand Reasons’ and Mrs Patterson, Classroom Assistant, closed in prayer.
5. Celebrating achievements
Pictured are prize-winners from P6 at Donacloney Primary School near Lurgan, Co Armagh. Back Row: James Addis, Jack Heslip. Front Row: Robbie Davidson, Nathalie Bond Photo: Donacloney PS
6. Top of the class
Pictured are prize-winners from P7 at Donacloney Primary School near Lurgan, Co Armagh. Rebekah Wilson, Lily Magowan, Nikola Kosior and Harry Wilson. Photo: Donacloney PS
7. Sporting success
Rose Cousins and Tilly Radcliffe who were winners of Donacloney Primary School's Key Stage Sports at the school's prize giving ceremony in June 2023. Photo: Donacloney PS
8. Special award winners
At Donacloney Primary School's Prize Giving Ceremony in June, the P6 and P7 Special Awards went to these talented young people. Back Row: Rosa Bond, Edmund Hilary, William Waugh, Ashton Kelly, Evan Robinson, Emilie Adamson, Corina Connor. Front Row: Lily Magowan, Scarlett Stevenson, Connie Stevenson, Amelia Fowler, Lily McKinney, Rose Cousins. Photo: Donacloney PS