St Marys Primary School and Nursery Unit, Portaferry

Term 3

14th Apr 2026

It’s hard to believe that we have approached our final term of this school year. This is always one of the busiest and most exciting terms, filled with opportunities for the children to learn, celebrate, and make lasting memories. Highlights include Sports Day, school trips, sporting competitions, and the celebration of the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion.

It is also a particularly special—and emotional—term for our wonderful Primary 7 pupils as they reach the final stage of their primary school journey before moving on to the next chapter of their education.

We look forward to sharing this final term with you all and ensuring it is a positive, memorable, and rewarding experience for all of our children.

A number of key confirmed dates for this term include;

- Friday 24th April 2026 - P7 Confirmation (P1/2/3 finish at 11.00am) 

- Friday 1st May - Whole School Fundraiser for upcoming PSG participation in the Belfast Marathon

- Monday 4th May - School Closed 

- Friday 8th May - 9.30am Whole School Mass

- Friday 15th May - P4 First Communion (P1/2/3 finish at 11.00am)

- Monday 25/26/27th May - School Closed

- Friday 5th June - Sports Day

- Thursday 18th June - 1.00pm P7 Leavers Mass

- Wednesday 24/25/26th June - P7 Residential

- Tuesday 30th June - School Closes at 11.00am for Summer Holidays 

We will continue to keep our website and newsletter updated with any additional news and dates as they arise.