Check out our articles for some information on what we have been getting up to this year.

• Football Success

  Fri 20 Oct 2017

  On Friday 20th October, Drumgor 3G pitch was the venue for the Mid-Ulster Schools' Football Autumn Festival. Drumgor Primary entered an A and B team and both did fantastically. Our A team progressed through their group in second place, having won two, drawn one and lost one match. They then saw off King's Park in the semi-final, before winning the final against Hart Memorial, 3-1, making them Mid Ulster victors two years in a row!

   

   The behaviour and attitude shown from both teams on the day was a credit to the school. Well done boys and girls.

• Police Safety Message

  Wed 18 Oct 2017
  On Wednesday 18th October, local constables Gary and Brian, called into our assembly to deliver an important safety message as we approach the Hallowe'en break. The boys and girls were shown how to safely handle sparklers- the only firework which children are allowed. Constable Gary also reminded us to be sensible when trick or treating: when crossing roads and when at people's doors.

  

• Active Travel Morning

  Fri 13 Oct 2017
  On Friday 13th October we kick-started our active travel programme. Children and parents who walked, cycled or scooted to school got a raffle ticket. Later that morning, a draw was made and some brilliant prizes were won. Congratulations to the lucky winners and well done to everyone who travelled actively. We must keep this up if we are to achieve our SUSTRANS Silver Award.

  

• Sponsored Walk

  Mon 19 Jun 2017
  On Monday 19th June, P1-7 made the journey, in the glorious sunshine, from school to Tannaghmore Gardens. At the park we had some well-earned refreshments as well as some 'play therapy'. After this, we made the same journey back. Well done everyone and thank you to everyone who donated to our chosen charity, the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children.

  

• P7 Residential to Carlingford

  Fri 02 Jun 2017

  On Wednesday 31st May, the Primary 7s ventured to Carlingford, County Louth,  Republic of Ireland. They stayed at the town's Activity Centre until Friday 2nd June.

   

  During their time there, the boys and girls participated in various outdoor pursuits, including: canoeing, high ropes, Ziptopia, Skypark, lazer combat, night line, Crystal Maze and the Carlingford Challenge. Slotted in between these activities, was time for the participants to relax with some table-tennis, board games and a little time in the centre's shop.

   

  The P7s were commended for their attitude to each set task and for their behaviour in the centre. Well done to each of you: a great representation of our school, as expected.

   

  See photos in the Gallery.

   

   

• Football Champions

  Fri 26 May 2017

  On Friday 26th May, our boys football team competed in the Northern Ireland Middle Schools 7 a-side finals, held at Allen Park, Antrim.

   

  In the scorching weather, the boys made it through the 6-match group stage, having won 4, drawn 1 and lost 1 game.

   

  The subsequent semi-final saw Drumgor face St Patrick's, Donaghmore, whom they had drawn with in the group stage. A closely contested game, which included a penalty, saw Drumgor winning 2-1.

   

  The final was against Lowood Primary, who had beaten Drumgor in the morning. The boys worked hard as a team and finished the tournament off with a 3-0 victory.

   

  The boys' attitude on and off the field of play was commendable and they did their school proud. Well done!

• STEM Day

  Wed 24 May 2017

  Friday 19th May. Armstrong Primary School, Armagh. 

   

  Our STEM team had to design and make a vehicle to transport an egg safely down a ramp and at a high speed.

   

  Their attempt was brilliant although they didn't get through to the final as their vehicle just touched the line. 

   

  Well done guys. 

• Kinetic Theatre Company

  Fri 12 May 2017
  On the afternoon of Friday 12th May, P1-7 were entertained by the Kinetic Theatre Company with their production of 'Robin and the Withering Wood'. As well as being very amusing, the performance taught us about food chains, plant parts and how plants receive as well as provide energy.

  

• NSPCC say 'Thank you Drumgor.'

  Wed 03 May 2017
  On Wednesday 3rd May, representatives from the NSPCC returned to Drumgor to say a big thank you to all the boys and girls who took part in Buddy's Big Workout before Easter. Together, we helped raise £2,270.73!

  

• Sustrans Success

  Fri 28 Apr 2017

  On Friday 28th April, we had Dave Wiggins from Sustrans visit our assembly. He thanked everyone who took part in the recent Big Pedal and encouraged all of us to continue travelling actively to school.

   

  He then presented Jacob from P7 with a brand new scooter for his piece of writing on 'Whizzing' to school.

   

  Nice one Jacob- happy scooting!