Latest News

• Northern Ireland Hockey Qualifiers

  Wed 25 Feb 2026 Mrs McQuitty

  On Monday the girls played in the Northern Ireland Qualifiers. They had a fantastic tournament winning of all their section matches. In the semi - final they beat Kingspark in very thrilling run ins. In a nail biting final against Armstrong the match finished 0-0. After another set of run ins we unfortunately lost, coming 2nd overall in our area. The girls all played terrific hockey and have earned a well deserved place in the Northern Ireland Finals Tournament at Playball Stormont on Tuesday 14th. A huge congratulations girls.

  

• Bocombra Football Success

  Mon 16 Feb 2026

  Congratulations to our Senior Football Team who competed in the Mid-Ulster Schools 5-a-side Competition in the Football Warehouse on Friday 6th February. After an amazing set of results they will now progress to the Mid-Ulster Play-Offs with a place in the NI Finals up for grab. Well done to a fantastic set of players.

  

• Weather Warning Update - Tuesday 27th January

  Tue 27 Jan 2026

  Bocombra PS and Nursery will be open today, Tuesday 27th January, as per usual.  Please take care travelling to and from school today.

• Weather Warning

  Mon 26 Jan 2026

  Weather Warning - As you probably be aware the Met Office has put weather warnings in place for Tuesday 27th January. Following guidance from the Education Authority, schools have been advised to monitor local conditions and makes decisions based on the safety of their specific context. Our current intention is to remain OPEN unless conditions make it unsafe to do so. A final assessment will be made in the morning and we will communicate no later than 7.00am. Please ensure you have checked our school app and website for notifications before setting out for school.

• Road Safety Table Quiz

  Wed 21 Jan 2026

  Well done to our P7 table quiz team for doing very well in the Road Safe NI quiz in Craigavon Civic Centre. The team enjoyed the experience and took part competitively, answering some very difficult questions correct. 

  

• Cross country Round 3 race at Palace Stables

  Fri 16 Jan 2026

  Today our cross country team ran their final race of the season at Palace Stables. The course was tough and very muddy but all runners performed very well. Special thanks to Mrs Flack and Mrs Cahoon for taking the team to the race. Congratulations to Anna who came 2nd in the girls race.

  

• Enrolment now open for September 2026.

  Mon 12 Jan 2026

  NURSERY AND YEAR 1 ADMISSIONS 2026/27
  If you have an eligibly aged child (or know of friends or family), who may be considering applying for a place in our Nursery or Year 1 classes in September 2026, please note the following key dates:

  •    The on-line application process for Nursery and Year 1 opened at 12 noon on Wednesday 7th January 2026 and closes at 12 noon (GMT) on Wednesday 21st January 2026. See link below.
  •    Any applications received after 12 noon (GMT) on 21st January 2026 will be treated as ‘late applications’. 
  •    Please note that existing Bocombra PS Nursery pupils are also required to make a new application for a place in Year 1 in 2026/27. 
  •    Please help ‘spread the word’ to anyone who has a prospective Nursery or Year 1 pupil in the area. 
  •    EA Online Portal: https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions

  
   

• Mrs Taylor's Retirement Assembly

  Thu 18 Dec 2025

  Today we had a very special assembly paying tribute to our wonderful teacher, vice principal and friend – Mrs Taylor.  The children shared their memories and both past and present members of staff spoke of their time working with Mrs Taylor. 

  It was lovely that Mrs Taylor’s family were present to share in the celebrations. 

  We can’t thank Mrs Taylor enough for all that she has done for everyone involved in Bocombra PS – in the past and present.  Mrs Taylor will be very sadly missed but we wish her all the best for a long and happy retirement.

  

• KS2 Christmas House Quiz

  Wed 17 Dec 2025

  Today all KS2 pupils took part in a Christmas House Quiz. They had to answer questions on sport, music, Christmas and a picture round. Well done to everyone who took part and special congratulations to Blue Elves who won with a grand total of 42 points. 

  

• Choir Christmas Singing

  Mon 15 Dec 2025

  Our choir members have been busy over the past few weeks singing at the Shared Education Christmas Carol Service at Ballyoran P.S. and at our school's 50th Celebration Carol Service. This week we were delighted to entertain The Rotary Club at the Seagoe Hotel and the residents at Lisnisky Residential Home. Thank you very much to the Rotary Club and Lisnisky Residential Home for the lovely treats given to the children and staff. Well done to all of our Year 5 - 7 pupils who sang so beautifully at each occasion.