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

Ballyoran Primary School P1 class.

25. New P1 pupils

Ballyoran Primary School P1 class. Photo: contributed

Bleary Primary School P1 class with teacher Mrs Wethers and classroom assistant Mrs Girvan.

26. New P1 pupils

Bleary Primary School P1 class with teacher Mrs Wethers and classroom assistant Mrs Girvan. Photo: contributed