Woods Primary School

Welcome to our website, where you can find out more about Woods Primary School, a well-established and respected rural school outside Ballyronan. Our school has been serving the community on its present site since 1968, and we are proud of our fine traditions and our commitment to meeting the needs of all the children in our care. At Woods Primary School, we strive to develop links between ourselves and the local community, and we are known for caring well for all of our pupils.

Our aim is to provide a full and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on the basics of literacy and numeracy. We believe that every child should have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, and we offer a wealth of activities to develop a range of skills and interests. Our pupils are encouraged to reach the highest standards of which they are capable, and we are committed to promoting an enjoyment of learning.

We are proud of our commitment to supporting children with special educational needs, and we provide support that is tailored to their individual needs. Our purpose is the acquisition of knowledge and skills through a variety of subjects as defined by the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Through the curriculum and the extra-curricular activities we offer, we seek to develop a set of reasoned attitudes, values and beliefs which will enable the children to become contributing members of the community.

Our Vision

At Woods Primary School, our vision is to create a place where everyone experiences a sense of belonging to the school family. We are committed to providing a safe, child-centred, high quality learning environment in which pupils are motivated, challenged and supported so that they can become lifelong learners. We aim to establish self-confidence, self-respect and promote consideration for others. We encourage each child to fulfil their intellectual, spiritual, physical, social and emotional potential.

Our Services

At Woods Primary School, we offer a range of services to support the education and wellbeing of our pupils. These include:

• A broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy
• Support for children with special educational needs
• A range of extra-curricular activities to develop skills and interests
• A commitment to promoting an enjoyment of learning
• A safe, child-centred learning environment
• Opportunities for pupils to develop self-confidence, self-respect and consideration for others
• Support for pupils to fulfil their intellectual, spiritual, physical, social and emotional potential

We are committed to working closely with parents, staff, pupils, governors and members of the local community to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all. We believe that communication is key to our success, and we use our website, newsletters, and other channels to keep parents and the wider community informed about what is going on in our busy school.

If you are interested in finding out more about our school, we encourage you to visit us in person. You are assured of a warm welcome!