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

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

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 P1E class at Hart Memorial Primary School, pictured with Mrs Eakin.

5. New P1 pupils

The new P1E class at Hart Memorial Primary School, pictured with Mrs Eakin. Photo: contributed

The new P1 class at Portadown Independent Christian School.

6. New P1 pupils

The new P1 class at Portadown Independent Christian School. Photo: contributed

The new P1 class at St Mary's Primary School, Maghery.

7. New P1 pupils

The new P1 class at St Mary's Primary School, Maghery. Photo: contributed

The Edenderry Primary School P1 class.

8. New P1 pupils

The Edenderry Primary School P1 class. Photo: contributed