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Girls' Hockey Mid Ulster Champions

Wed 25 Mar 2015

The 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.

Armagh Mini Rugby Blitz

Thu 05 Mar 2015

The 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.

Ireland Open Training Session

Thu 05 Mar 2015

Some 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.

Credit Union Quiz Victory

Tue 03 Feb 2015

On Monday 2nd February 2015 The Armstrong Primary School entered 2 teams in the Credit Union Quiz. The competition took place at Armagh City Hotel. Team A was victorious with 51 points over 10 rounds. Team B were less fortunate when they scored 50 over 12 rounds. Everyone had worked up an appetite by the end and we enjoyed the refreshments supplied by the City Hotel such as chicken nuggets,Tayto cheese and onion crisps and fresh mountain spring water. Everyone really enjoyed the quiz. We would like to thank the Credit Union for organising it and Armagh City Hotel for hosting the event. Well done Team Armstrong! :O) The team have now won the area final on Saturday 28th February and have received generous prizes.

Launch of P7 and S1 Allset Programme

Thu 15 Jan 2015

On Monday 12th January, our S1 and P7 children began the Allset programme. The programme will run until February and culminate in a performance for parents. The children are working with pupils from Lisanally Special School and Mt. St. Catherines. Have a look at a few of our photos.

Ulster Bank Talk with P7

Thu 15 Jan 2015

A huge thank you to Mrs Stevenson for coming in to talk to our P7 pupils about money and financial capabilities. The presentation was excellent and the children enjoyed being able to ask questions about banking and spending habits.

P6 Meet Geoff Chambers!

Thu 11 Dec 2014

On Wednesday 10th December, Geoff Chambers came to visit our P6 classes and talk to them about his success at climbing Mount Everest. The children got to hear first hand about the dangers, thrills and personal challenges that Geoff and his team faced. P6 pupils also got the opportunity to see the kit which Geoff wore and to handle some of the equipment that was used. We would like to say a huge thank you to Geoff for taking the time to speak to our pupils.