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Newcastle Primary School 17A Shimna Road, Newcastle

Welcome to our school!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Principal's Welcome!

Dear Parent / Guardian

May I take this opportunity to welcome you to Newcastle Primary School and Nursery Unit .  If you already have a child at Newcastle or if this is your first association with the school you are equally welcome.

We pride ourselves at Newcastle as being a very caring school community.  We put the children in our care first and endeavour to create a pleasant, secure and happy environment, where the children can achieve their ‘BEST’. Our school values are Belong, Excellence, Success and Teamwork (BEST).

Choosing the school for your child is possibly one of the most important decisions that you will have to make.  Before making that decision we would ask you to consider what Newcastle Primary School and Nursery Unit has to offer.  This website has been designed to help you know more about the life of our school, to enable you to make an informed choice for your child’s education.

No prospectus or website can convey the full picture of school life, so I invite you to come and visit the school and see for yourself.  Please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a visit.  I will be more than happy to meet you and answer any further questions you may have concerning our school.  I hope that you find our school welcoming and that it will offer your child a well-rounded education.  I look forward to meeting you and your child in the near future.

Yours Sincerely

Mrs J Crutchley

Principal

Mrs Crutchley
 

School Calendar

Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
P1-P7 Pupils finish at 1.15pm all week to accommodate Parent Interviews
PTA Movie Morning (P1-7)
Safer Internet Week
Wednesday, 4th February 2026
P1-P7 Pupils finish at 1.15pm all week to accommodate Parent Interviews
Safer Internet Week
Thursday, 5th February 2026
P1-P7 Pupils finish at 1.15pm all week to accommodate Parent Interviews
P5 Swimming
Safer Internet Week
Friday, 6th February 2026
School closes at 1.15pm for Half Term
Nursery Closed
Cross- Country Competition at Kilkeel Primary
Safer Internet Week
P2 Trip to Dundrum Castle
Monday, 9th February 2026
School closed for Half Term
 

School Reminders

Please remember NPS is a NUT free zone. 

Please do not bring nuts or nut products to school.

 

For reasons of Health & Safety, DOGS are NOT permitted anywhere in the school grounds.

 

Please do not ride your bicycle or scooter in the school playground - we don't want any accidents!

 

NPS is a NO SMOKING area and this includes the use of E-cigarettes. 

Please do not smoke anywhere on our school grounds.

 
 
 
 

NPS Values

 

Applications for Pre School and Primary One

 
 

Parentline

 
 

Latest News

3rd Feb 2026
Thank you for the lovely morning for our pupils.  P1-3 enjoyed The Scarecrows’...
 
 
 
 
1st Feb 2026
This week in school, we are holding our first ever Safer Internet Week. In previous...
 
 
 
 
30th Jan 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20th Jan 2026
As a school, we are delighted the share the wonderful news that Vikki Methven (our...
 
 
 
 
 
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