Shared Education: Armoy P.S. & St Olcan’s P.S.

Our pupils participate in a vibrant Shared Education programme with our partners at St Olcan’s P.S. in every year group. This special bond often begins early, with many of our pupils starting together in Armoy Community Playgroup before moving on to their respective primary schools.

We are incredibly proud of our high-quality teaching and learning partnership, which has flourished for over 20 years. Following a fantastic year of building friendships and unique experiences, we are excited to reveal our 2025-26 roadmap!

2025/26 Shared Education Plans

This year, we have an action-packed schedule designed to help our pupils connect, create, and learn together.

P1 and P2: Growing Together

• Creative Arts: Creating self-portraits and using natural resources from the outdoors to make unique artwork.

• Music & Performance: Learning Christmas songs with Mr Brown, having joint music sessions, and watching each other’s Christmas performances.

• Active Learning: Participating in the Santa Daily Mile, joint circle time, and combined PE stations.

• Community: Singing together at Mace and sharing our joint activities with parents.

P3: Solidifying relations

• Festive Traditions: Joining together for the Santa Mile, watching Christmas performances, and singing carols at Mace.

P4 and P5: Exploring and Creating

• Digital & Creative Skills: Working on animations using J2E (ICT) and creating "healthy plate" art activities.

• Outdoor Adventure: Completing orienteering activities and a joint litter pick around Lime Park, Armoy.

• Active Fun: Playing PE and board games together, plus participating in the Santa Daily Mile.

• Christmas Spirit: Singing at Mace, having joint music sessions, and enjoying each other’s Christmas performances.

• Showcase: Presenting joint projects to parents and school representatives.

P6 and P7: Leadership and Heritage

• Leadership: Meeting with the School Council members from both schools to get to know one another and share ideas.

• Culture: Taking part in a specialized Ulster-Scots workshop.

• Festive Traditions: Joining together for the Santa Mile, watching Christmas performances, and singing carols at Mace.

We can’t wait to see the positive impact of these collaborative activities as we continue to build a bright, shared future for all our children!