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S1 achieve Riding for the Disabled Medals
Tue 31 Mar 2015Today six children from Senior Learning Support achieved their Grade 2 in riding and horse care. They had to name the parts of the horse, parts of the saddle and had to ride using their reins, trot and run up their stirrups after dismounting safely.
Four children achieved Endeavour awards for riding and horse care. They were able to ride safely, use their reins and trot and could name some of the parts of the horse and the saddle.
Well done to everyone!
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Canon McKegney retires from Governors.
Sat 28 Mar 2015A presentation afternoon was held on Friday 27 March in The Armstrong Primary School to mark the retirement of Canon John McKegney as Chairman of the school's Board of Governors. Canon McKegney had served as Chairman for more than 20 years and throughout that time had shown tremendous commitment to the school. He was presented with his retirement gift from a P7 pupil and a P4 pupil.
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Girls' Hockey Mid Ulster Champions
Wed 25 Mar 2015The girls have enjoyed a great start to the competitive season, remaining undefeated throughout February and March.
On the 10th of March The Armstrong Primary School competed in the Division 1 tournament at Cookstown High School. The girls defeated Kings Park 3-0 before drawing with Waringstown 1-1 and Maralin 0-0. Unfortunately the two draws meant the group went to goal difference with The Armstrong Primary School being eliminated.
Other matches have included a 5-0 victory over Markethill (Friendly), a 0-0 draw with Edenderry Portadown (League) and a 9-0 victory against Hardy Memorial (League).
The highlight for the girls to date has been securing the prestigious Mid-Ulster Championship Shield at Lurgan High School on the 24th March. In the initial group stage The Armstrong drew with Bocombra 0-0 in a nervous opener before composing themselves to defeat Donacloney 4-0 and Abercorn 2-0. The girls continued their impressive displays overcoming Seagoe 2-0 in the semi-final before securing the Mid-Ulster Championship Shield with a 1-0 victory against Waringstown in the final. Jodie Simmons impressively scored 8 of The Armstrong’s 9 goals on the day.
The tournament success not only secured the Mid Ulster Shield but means The Armstrong progress to the Northern Ireland finals later in the year. The girls hope to carry their impressive form into the Northern Ireland finals, the remaining league fixtures and the Armagh School’s tournament in April.
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Armagh Mini Rugby Blitz
Thu 05 Mar 2015The Armstrong returnded from the Armagh Rugby Club's Tag-Rugby Blitz with four wins from four games. The children scored 25 tries across their matches with everyone contributing to an enjoyable morning.
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Ireland Open Training Session
Thu 05 Mar 2015Some of the Rugby Players from the Armstrong went to the Open Ireland Training Session at the Kingspan Stadium, Ravenhill. The children got to watch the players train and then meet a few of their heroes afterwards.
