26 delightful pictures as this year's new P1 pupils from schools around Portadown pose for their first class photos

By Valerie Martin

Published 18th Oct 2026, 06:00 BST

Those first days at school are special moments for all families.

We invited primary schools throughout the Portadown area to share their photos of this year’s new P1 classes

The new P1 class at Derryhale Primary School with Mr Glenny (principal), Mrs McCallen (teacher) and Mrs Vennard (classroom assistant).

1. New P1 pupils

The new P1 class at Derryhale Primary School with Mr Glenny (principal), Mrs McCallen (teacher) and Mrs Vennard (classroom assistant). Photo: contributed

The new Primary 1 class at St John's, Eglish.

2. New P1 pupils

The new Primary 1 class at St John's, Eglish. Photo: contributed

Teacher Mrs R England's (left) and classroom assistant Miss L Anderson (right) P1 class at Birches Primary School.

3. New P1 pupils

Teacher Mrs R England's (left) and classroom assistant Miss L Anderson (right) P1 class at Birches Primary School. Photo: contributed

The new P1AM class at Hart Memorial Primary School, pictured with Mrs Agnew and Mrs Magowan.

4. New P1 pupils

The new P1AM class at Hart Memorial Primary School, pictured with Mrs Agnew and Mrs Magowan. Photo: contributed