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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

12th Jan 2026
As has been the practice over the last number of years the Department of Education...
 
 
 
 
11th Jan 2026
Dear Parents, Please find attached a copy of our After School Clubs in Term 2
 
 
 
 
9th Jan 2026
Thinking about joining St. Patrick’s Primary School in September 2026?...
 
 
 
 
9th Jan 2026
Our first Confirmation Preparation Mass will take place this Sunday 11th January...
 
 
 
 
9th Jan 2026
Well done to our boys' Gaelic football team who played in the Cumann na mBunscol...
 
 
 
 
9th Jan 2026
The boys and girl from room 32 had great fun today playing with some of the toys...
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events...

Wednesday, 14th January 2026
St Brigid’s College to visit Primary 7 pupils (Small Hall- 1:30pm)
P3 Forest School (Playtrail 9:30-11:30am)
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
P6 Homework Club (Room 21 2:45 - 3:45pm)
P4 Athletics Club (Meet in Small Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
P4 Homework Club (Room 14 2:45-3:45pm)
P6/7 Dance Club (Big Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
Thursday, 15th January 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Ulster Badminton P.E for Miss P. Smith and Mrs Callan’s P7 classes   (Big Hall 11:15 - 12:45pm)
P7 Netball Club (Big Hall 2:45pm-3:45pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
P3 Spanish Club for children in room 10 & 11 (2:15-3:15pm Room 12)
P6/7 Girls’ GAA (2:45-3:45pm)
Friday, 16th January 2026
School Council Meeting
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Cumann na mBunscol Girls’ Indoor Cup (Templemore Sports Complex 12:00-2:30pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Sunday, 18th January 2026
Primary 7 Confirmation Preparation Mass led by children in Room 27 (St. Patrick’s Church 9:45)
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Monday, 19th January 2026
Celebrating Success Assemblies
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Ryan McBride Football P.E for rooms: 8 & 10
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
P2 Skills School (Big Hall 2:15pm - 3:15pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Hurling Coach P.E for rooms: 13, 16, 19, 20 & 32
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
P6 Code Club (Computer Suite 2:45-3:45pm)
Science Club (Room 21 2:45 - 3:45pm)
P4 Boys’ Hurling Club (2:45-3:45pm)
P7 Crochet Club (2:45-3:45pm)
Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Primary 1 Admissions Portal Closes
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
P6/7 Dance Club (Big Hall 2:45pm-3:45pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
P4 Homework Club (Room 14 2:45-3:45pm)
P4 Athletics Club (Meet in Small Hall 2:45-3:45pm)
P6 Homework Club (Room 21 2:45 - 3:45pm)
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Ulster Badminton P.E for Miss P. Smith and Mrs Callan’s P7 classes   (Big Hall 11:15 - 12:45pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
P7 Netball Club (Big Hall 2:45pm-3:45pm)
P3 Spanish Club for children in room 10 & 11 (2:15-3:15pm Room 12)
P6/7 Girls’ GAA (2:45-3:45pm)
Friday, 23rd January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Saturday, 24th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026
Monday, 26th January 2026
Ryan McBride Football P.E for rooms: 8 & 10
P2 Skill School
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
P2 Skills School (Big Hall 2:15pm - 3:15pm)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Hurling Coach P.E for rooms: 13, 16, 19, 20 & 32
Breakfast Club (8:15-8:45am)
Brothers and Sisters Club (2:15-2:45pm)
Science Club (Room 21 2:45 - 3:45pm)
P6 Code Club (Computer Suite 2:45-3:45pm)
P7 Crochet Club (2:45-3:45pm)
P4 Boys’ Hurling Club (2:45-3:45pm)