Kilcooley Primary School

Nurturing • Restorative • Opportunity

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P6 explored the density of different liquids by making lava lamps. @STEMLearningUK

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P2 are enjoying exploring minibeasts in the bug investigation station. This is part of our "If you go down in the woods" thematic unit.

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

A much needed restock of my treat box. This term, we are focusing on good listening skills in P2 👂

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

So excited to be helping to redevelop our Forest School Area. I cannot stress enough the benefits of outdoor learning 🌳🌷🪱 @NIForestSchool

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P2 created our very own Hansel and Gretel house as part of our "Once Upon a Time" thematic unit.

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

Sadly we lost a lot of our established trees at school in the recent storms. However, we are trying to save as much as we can and use them to benefit our Forest School. Today P2 created some colourful bark rubbings @NIForestSchool

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

Ready to recreate the Story of Jack and the Beanstalk with P2 #playbasedlearning

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

Looking forward to seeing how our ice paints turn out tomorrow! #forestschool

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P6 are embracing the low temperatures this week with these incredible ice decorations @NIForestSchool

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

Snow ice cream sensory play was a huge success in P2 today #pbl

[English/Drama/MIA Dept BASFC 💙 @English_BASFC]

We love these visits from @KilcooleyPS Thanks for coming to see us @Bangor_Academy
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[Sport Changes Life @Sportchanges]

#sportchangeslife

[Sport Changes Life @Sportchanges]

🤝🤸🏼‍♂️ Week 6 Finale: Twinning in Bangor again … 🎉

This morning, the team reunited the pupils of Kilcooley Primary School and Clandeboye Primary School for the second time in our Twinning Programme for @ANDborough 🌟

Held at Clandeboye PS, the morning was packed with team-building activities, promoting positive good relations, and enjoying sport in each others company, common themes throughout the 6 weeks🏅

A special mention to the Good Relations Team at Ards and North Down Council for funding and to the players from @bangorfc who stopped by to inspire the pupils — ⚽👏

As we finish this cohort, we look forward to replicating the programme in the new year in Newtownards with West Winds PS & St. Finnians PS 🙌

#SportChangesLife #TwinningProgramme #GoodRelations #ArdsAndNorthDown #TeamBuilding #PositiveConnections

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P2 labelled the parts of the human body today as part of their "Hey, Hey, Look at Me" topic @4321bev @STEMHubNI

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

Space debris practical with P6. We explored what happens when space debris collides.

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

Today P2 explored the human skeleton. We had great fun making our own dog bone skeletons @STEMHubNI

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P6 carried out a sunscreen experiment today. Which level of SPF was the most effective at blocking UV rays? @STEMHubNI @4321bev

[Michelle Bishop @MrsBishop02]

P6 had a mission to protect astronauts from harmful uv light. #missionstarlight @Dr_JoBro

[Sport Changes Life @Sportchanges]

🤝🌟Twinning in Bangor & Newtownards! 🌟🤝

We’re halfway through our first cohort of the Twinning Programme, supported by the Good Relations team at @ANDborough 🙌🏻

This week, the sport-led initiative brought pupils of Kilcooley PS and Clandeboye PS together in Bangor, as they discover how sport can help deliver a positive message of unity and inclusion. Through fun physical activities that promote teamwork, pupils are breaking down barriers, building friendships, and gaining a better understanding of our similarities but also recognising our differences. 💬💛

In January, we will also be running the 6 week programme with St. Finnians PS and West Winds PS in Newtownards - and also bringing the schools together on weeks 3 & 6 🌍🤝

Stay tuned for more updates 🫶🏻

#SportChangesLife #TwinningProgramme #ArdsAndNorthDown #Sport #GoodRelations

[English/Drama/MIA Dept BASFC 💙 @English_BASFC]

Reading Partners: trained and ready for dispatch to @KilcooleyPS @BCIPSPrincipal and @Bangor_Academy These Year 13 and 14 mentors will be pairing up with primary pupils and our own Year 8s in order to develop reading skills and confidence.