School Newsletter // 17th April 2026

Latest News

Warning: Pharaohs on the Loose!

15th April 2026

Mrs Doyle’s Primary 5 & 6 class have been causing chaos across the school…Ancient Egypt style! To celebrate the end of their World Around Us topic, on Ancient Egypt,...

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Engineering Excellence In Primary 6 & 7!

14th April 2026

At our school, we know how important STEM education is, and we are proud to embrace it through exciting, hands-on learning opportunities across our lessons. This week, Mrs Fitzpatrick’s...

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P5 football

30th March 2026

Our Primary 5 pupils are thoroughly enjoying their weekly football training sessions, which are always filled with energy, fun and enthusiasm! We would like to extend our sincere...

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Darkley Spirit Shines Through

24th March 2026

🏐The girls took to the field earlier today for the next round of the Malachy McGeeney Tournament, organised by Cumann na mBunscol. Hosted by Killean Primary School, at the county...

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Wonderful Mother’s Day Gifts

24th March 2026

Our P3/4 pupils were very busy planting and caring for their very own daffodils to give to someone special on Mother’s Day. They planted the bulbs at the end of last year and...

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Scien-terrific colours in P3 & 4!

23rd March 2026

Our P3/4 class had a fantastic time exploring a magical mix of fairy liquid and food colouring to create their very own rainbow swirls! The pupils were fascinated by the results and...

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Little Scientists, Big Discoveries!

23rd March 2026

Science Week in Primary 1 & 2 was full of fun and discovery! Mrs Quinn’s class spent the week exploring why some objects float while others sink. Along the way, they learned...

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Fun in the Sun for Our Little Learners!

19th March 2026

☀️ Sunshine + smiles = the perfect school day at Darkley Primary School! Our P1–P4 pupils made the most of the beautiful weather this morning, enjoying a fun-filled outdoor...

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Upcoming Events

Monday, 20th April 2026

Swimming P6 & P7
(10:30-11am)

Cycling Proficiency P7
(3-4pm)

Tuesday, 21st April 2026

PE P5
(Keady Dwyers Coaching)

Sports Reach Assembly & Coaching - Pastor Bell

Garden Club
(Eco Committee 3-4pm)

Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

P1/2 Assembly
(Parents welcome 10am-10:20am)

Literacy Club P1
(2pm-3pm)

Thursday, 23rd April 2026

EA Music P5

P7 Confirmation Pract.
(10am)

Literacy Club P2
(2pm-3pm)

PE P5 and P6
(1:15-3pm)

Friday, 24th April 2026

P6 Hurling & Camogie
(Ulster GAA 9:15am)

Saturday, 25th April 2026

P4 Holy Communion
(St Patrick's Church @ 11am)

Sunday, 26th April 2026

Confirmation P7
(3pm St Patrick's Church Keady)

Monday, 27th April 2026

Swimming P6 & P7
(10:30-11am)

Cycling Proficiency P7
(3-4pm)

Tuesday, 28th April 2026

PE P5
(Keady Dwyers Coaching)

Garden Club
(Eco Committee 3-4pm)

Wednesday, 29th April 2026

P1 Induction
(10-11am)

Literacy Club P1
(2pm-3pm)

Thursday, 30th April 2026

EA Music P5

P6 Day @ High School
(FIFA World Cup Day)

Literacy Club P2
(2pm-3pm)

PE P5 and P6
(1:15-3pm)

Book Fair
(1:30-3pm)

Friday, 1st May 2026

BOOK FAIR
(Hall 1:30-3pm)

VR Headset Workshops REIM
(P3-P7 )

P6 Hurling & Camogie
(Ulster GAA 9:15am)

Monday, 4th May 2026

SCHOOL CLOSED

Tuesday, 5th May 2026

SCHOOL CLOSED
(Staff Training Day)

Wednesday, 6th May 2026

P3/4 Assembly
(Parents welcome 10am-10:20am)

Literacy Club P1
(2pm-3pm)

Thursday, 7th May 2026

EA Music P5

Literacy Club P2
(2pm-3pm)

PE P5 and P6
(1:15-3pm)

Friday, 8th May 2026

P6 Hurling & Camogie
(Ulster GAA 9:15am)

Monday, 11th May 2026

Swimming P6 & P7
(10:30-11am)

Cycling Proficiency P7
(3-4pm)

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

PE P5
(Keady Dwyers Coaching)

Garden Club
(Eco Committee 3-4pm)

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Literacy Club P1
(2pm-3pm)

Thursday, 14th May 2026

EA Music P5

Literacy Club P2
(2pm-3pm)

PE P5 and P6
(1:15-3pm)

Friday, 15th May 2026

P6 Hurling & Camogie
(Ulster GAA 9:15am)

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