St. Nicholas' PS

A Catholic primary school in Carrickfergus. Our motto is Inspiring Achievement, Fulfilling Potential.

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It’s good to talk 💬❤ Whatever the problem, an honest chat - delivered with a little compassion - can help. This #WakeUpWednesday, our guide has expert tips on encouraging and maintaining open conversations with children 🤗

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We are getting the school decorated in preparation for our famous Halloween Disco! We can’t wait to see everyone in their costumes! Remember school finishes at 12pm tomorrow! 🎃👻🧙‍♀️😈

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Primary 5 are working hard on their Film and Animation project with @WheelWorksArts Trailblazers programme. They have been making props and creating their storyboards. #ictskills #filmandanimation #stnics

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The most exciting signing of the season? ⚽🎮 EA Sports FC 24, “the new FIFA”, has arrived … but how well does it defend against #OnlineSafety threats? Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the essential info for parents of young football fans 🛡

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Mrs Moloney’s class started their morning on #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 with some mindful colouring. They enjoyed the peaceful lighting and relaxing music while they settled into their day.

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97 million messages. Every. Single. Minute. 🤯📱 Our updated #WakeUpWednesday parents’ guide to WhatsApp examines the latest features on the world’s most-used messaging app – and what #OnlineSafety issues they might raise for children 👀

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Congratulations to our new Head Boy and Head Girl! #representing #stnics #proud

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We are so lucky that our Primary 5 pupils are going to be working with Model PS and Trailblazers over the next few months developing their Film and skills through ICT. Today we hosted an icebreaker session with our partner class and met the artists @WheelWorksArts

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This P7 pupil gained her latest belt in Tae Kwon Do at the weekend. We are so proud! 😊🥋

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What an amazing first day back to school! Our pupils looked beautiful in their new uniforms and we loved seeing all of their smiley, happy faces! Thank you to our parents for turning your children out so well and for your continued support. Let’s make this the best year yet!

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We hosted pupils from Glenwood Primary School in a Primary 7 chess competition yesterday. We had a wonderful time and appreciated the help of Karina from @UlsterChess_NI It was great to interact with pupils from another school. #chess #communitylinks @Ed_Authority

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Thank you to Don from @trocaire who came to visit today to pick up a cheque for £1231.38 that was raised by our pupils.

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We had a great visit from the firefighters from Carrickfergus @NIFRSOFFICIAL today who told our boys and girls about their job and even had a competition to see who could put out the fire quickest. The children loved it, thank you to all involved! #workingtogether #community

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A great day of staff training with Emma from @AutismNIPAPA helping us to work towards our Autism NI Impact Award for Education Champion. @Ed_Authority

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We held a sponsored Dance-a-thon to raise funds for our Summer Party. Thank you to all who so generously donated.

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Outdoor learning in St. Nicholas’ takes many forms. We love to get outside! #PlayMattersNI

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Congratulations to some of our Super Stars on Awards Day!

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Primary 5 had a crazy hair day to raise money for @trocaire #trocaire #lent #giving #fundraising

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Our Primary 7 pupils celebrated their Confirmation today and had a party back in school afterwards. Thank you to all worked hard to make this event so successful. Special thanks to Mr Slane for preparing the children so well. #stnics #confirmation #community

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

Making life easier… or adding to our unease? 📱😟 Digital devices have changed the way we live – but the new forms of stress they can bring are an #OnlineSafety risk. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips for reducing ‘always on’ anxiety 🛡

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