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

Mrs Nesbitt's P1 class at Tandragee Primary School pictured with Mrs Bennett, classroom assistant.

13. New P1 pupils

Mrs Nesbitt's P1 class at Tandragee Primary School pictured with Mrs Bennett, classroom assistant. Photo: contributed

Mrs Metcalfe's P1 class at Presentation Primary School pictured with classroom assistants Mrs Woolsey and Mrs Adamson.

14. New P1 pupils

Mrs Metcalfe's P1 class at Presentation Primary School pictured with classroom assistants Mrs Woolsey and Mrs Adamson. Photo: contributed

Mrs Jordan's P1 class at Bocombra Primary School.

15. New P1 pupils

Mrs Jordan's P1 class at Bocombra Primary School. Photo: contributed

Mrs Hughes' P1 class at Drumgor Primary School, Also pictured is classroom assistant, Mrs Magennis.

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Mrs Hughes' P1 class at Drumgor Primary School, Also pictured is classroom assistant, Mrs Magennis. Photo: contributed