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St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry City

Welcome

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the St Patrick’s Primary School website. We are a large co-educational school situated in the Pennyburn area of Derry within the parish of the Three Patrons. St Patrick’s is a Catholic school and the staff are committed to the promotion of an ethos throughout the school which reflects Christian values and the development of a caring community which effectively develops the academic, personal, social and spiritual potential of each child.

In St Patrick’s we continuously strive to deliver the highest standard of education possible to all children of all abilities within a happy, caring, stimulating and secure environment where self- esteem and respect for one another are promoted through the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.

In our most recent inspection report in February 2016, we were graded as follows:

  • Achievements and Standards – Outstanding
  • Provision for Learning – Very Good
  • Leadership and Management – Outstanding

During this inspection ETI evaluated the school as having a high level of capacity for sustained improvement in the interest of all learners.

ETI inspectors also noted:

“In all year groups the children are friendly and open; they listen attentively and talk articulately to one another and to adults. They are respectful towards one another and respond well to the positive atmosphere for learning and the good relationships between their peers and teachers.”

We hope you enjoy browsing through our new website which will give you a flavour of the experiences our children, staff and parents enjoy in the day to day life of our school.

Mr Ian Gallagher

Principal

St. Patrick's Video for Prospective Primary 1 Pupils September 2025

 
 

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Latest News

11th Jun 2025
A huge congratulations to our girls' football team, who were the winners of The Girls'...
 
 
 
 
11th Jun 2025
We all had a lovely evening at our Summer Fair. Thanks to everyone who came to support...
 
 
 
 
8th Jun 2025
  Mr Gallagher will hold a meeting in the big hall at 4pm on Monday 9th...
 
 
 
 
7th Jun 2025
A huge congratulations to our school football team who took part in the Ryan...
 
 
 
 
4th Jun 2025
Dear Parents, boys and girls, We are having our Summer Fair on Wednesday 11th...
 
 
 
 
1st Jun 2025
Fan the Flame Mass 2025 The theme for this year's Mass is 'Pilgrims...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 12th June 2025
P6 Netball (Big Hall 2:45-3:45)
Mrs Smith's P6 Parent/Teacher Meetings (Room 33 Opposite Canteen)
P7 Swimming Lessons (William Street Baths)
P4 Trip to Leisureland, Redcastle
P6 Girls visiting Thornhill College
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P5 Soccer Club (2:45-3:45pm Bottom Pitch)
Friday, 13th June 2025
School Council Meeting (11:15am)
Mrs McMenamin's P6 Parent/Teacher Meetings (Room 33 Opposite Canteen)
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
Monday, 16th June 2025
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
Tuesday, 17th June 2025
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P6 Gaelic Football Club (2:45pm-3:45pm Bottom pitch)
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Thursday, 19th June 2025
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
P5 Soccer Club (2:45-3:45pm Bottom Pitch)
Friday, 20th June 2025
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Monday, 23rd June 2025
Leavers' Assembly (Big Hall 1:30pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Tuesday, 24th June 2025
Leavers' Mass (St Patrick’s Church, 11:30am)
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)
P6 Gaelic Football Club (2:45pm-3:45pm Bottom pitch)
Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Brothers and Sisters Club  (2:15-2:45)
P1 & P2 Early Morning Drop Off    (8:15 Room 5)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45)