Gibson News - January 2025

KEY DATES

Monday 3 February – Wednesday 5 February – Y1-3 Parent Interviews

Wednesday 12 February – Monday 17 February (inclusive) – Half Term Holiday

Friday 14 March – School Closed

Monday 17 March – School closed for St Patrick’s Day Holiday

Monday 14 April – Friday 25 April (inclusive) – Easter Holidays

Year 1 Online Applications

If you know anyone who is considering applying for a Year 1 place for their child and would like a tour of the school, please encourage them to contact Mr Sterritt on ksterritt616@c2kni.net or phoning the school on 02882244552. 

Year 1 Applications must be completed online.  The application procedure opens via the online portal on Friday 10 January and closes on Friday 24 January at 12noon.  Please note all applications must upload the child’s Birth Certificate.

After School Activities

After school activities for Year 1-3 pupils from 2.00pm – 3.00pm will run on five Monday’s between 20 January and 10 March.  We will provide more details about activities about how to apply next week.

Friday additional activities from 2.00pm – 3.00pm for Year 4-7 pupils will begin on Friday 24 January. Again, further details will be issued in the coming days.

Year 1 – 3 Parent Teacher Interviews

Our parental consultations are scheduled to take place on Monday 3 February – Wednesday 5 February inclusive.  Face to face interviews will last approximately 15 minutes.  This is an important opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress with their class teacher.  We aim to conduct these from each afternoon from 2.15pm – 4.30pm.  A letter will be sent home in the coming days/weeks regarding this. 

Y7 Transfer Interviews & SEAG Results

All Year 7 parents must complete their application for Post Primary School online before Thursday 20 February at 12noon.  Mr Sterritt will meet any parent who wishes to discuss pupil progress, Post Primary placement and the online application process. Details will be sent home next week.

SEAG results will be distributed on Saturday 25 January.  Any parent who wishes to discuss their result (or receive it if your post is late) should email ksterritt616@c2kni.net or phone 07359710943 (school mobile number) that morning.

School Mobile Number

We now have a school mobile for contacting Busy Bee Club.  Any phone calls after 4.00pm should be made to this number 07359710943. We would advise storing this number for future reference as it will also be used for school trips and other outings.

Post Primary School Forthcoming Open Days/Nights – please note the following dates:

·         Drumragh Integrated College – Thursday 16 January at 6.30pm

·         Omagh High School – Tuesday 28 January – 1.30pm – 3.30pm and 3.30pm – 5.30pm

·         Omagh Academy – Thursday 30 January at 6.30pm

Instagram Account

We now have a new School Instagram account.  Please follow us on Gibson_primaryschool to keep up to date with all news, events and activities.

Charity Donations

A huge thank you to all parents who contributed to our retiring collections at both our Year 4 and Year 5-7 Carol Services.  These raised £332.14 for Care for Cancer and £750 for Action Cancer.

Safer Internet Day

This year the Safer Internet Day will take place on Tuesday 11 February. We will have lots of activities and information relating to how to remain safe online.  Please keep an eye on our Social Media channels for further information.