Holy Child Primary School, Derry

Pupil Achievement

12th Nov 2025
Drawing God Day 2025
At Holy Child we were delighted to welcome Karen Kiefer, live, who joined us for a very special reading of her inspiring book Drawing God. The story invited children to think deeply about faith, imagination and the many ways we can see God in the world around us. After the reading, Karen shared her experience with us. It was a wonderful experience that encouraged faith, creativity and opened hearts. Children were inspired to produce their own art work, take a look at the fantastic creations! 🙏🏼
 
 
 
 
21st Oct 2025

We’re proud to present this year’s Care Crew, a group of pupils chosen for their unwavering kindness, compassion, and dedication to others. Every day, they set a remarkable example of how to treat those around them with respect and care.

This year, they will take on important roles both inside the school and in the wider community. Their responsibilities will include looking out for the well-being of their peers and playing an active role in local community outreach.

Over the past two years, the Care Crew has built strong, meaningful partnerships within the community, and this year’s members are eager to continue nurturing these collaborations and making an even greater impact.

 
 
 
 
18th Sep 2025
Congratulations to Aaliyah and Lorcan have been chosen to represent primary 6A on the student council. We are so proud of their enthusiasm, responsibility and dedication to making our school an even better place we know they will be fantastic ambassadors for our class!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
24th Jun 2025

Yesterday marked the final day for P7 (Class of 2025). A very emotional and enjoyable day for all was had. First off, the children had a lovely Leavers' Mass, followed by a beautiful Leavers' Ceremony, whereby the children watched a video compilation of all their best memories since Nursery at Holy Child. There was hardly a dry eye in the room. The P7 pupils then played together at the Bouncy Castle, before doing their infamous final walk out of the school entrance. Having said our farewells, we wished the children the best for their future. Good luck and God bless you all, P7A. Don't forget about us too soon!

 
 
 
 
20th Jun 2025

What a day we had today.
P7 classes challenged each other to a football match.
P7 A won 5 -1. Some very  silky skills and some unbelieveable goalkeeping.
This was followed by an Al Fresco breakfast for an hour.
Then preparation work in the hall for Mass and Graduation on Monday 23 rd June our last day in Holy Child PS
Afternoon was wet and wild with water games and a water fight which the Principal and Vice principal joined in on.
What a day of memories.
Roll on Monday.

 
 
 
 
20th Jun 2025
What a day we had today.
P7 classes challenged each other to a football match.
P7 A won 5 -1. So very silky skills and some unbelieveable goalkeeping.
This was followed by an Al Fresco breakfast for an hour.
Then preparation work in the hall for Mass and Graduation on Monday 23 rd June our last day in Holy Child PS
Afternoon was wet and wild with water games and a water fight which the Principal and Vice principal joined in on.
What a day of memories.
Roll on Monday.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
19th Jun 2025
A huge congratulations to our Primary One children who put on a fabulous assembly to thank God for Summer! Their hard work and dedication were evident as they spoke and sang with confidence and expression.Well done, everyone, you are our little sunshines who light up our lives every day! ☀️ 

 

 
 
 
 
17th Jun 2025
P4, P5 and P6 enjoyed a fantastic experience today playing various badminton tournaments in their class groups at the main school playground. They developed their teamwork and service skills in badminton together, and showed a great deal of fun and fair play. It was very enjoyable for all involved, especially the champion 'shuttlers' of each class. A special thanks to Shea McCarthy and Max Nicell, who helped out setting up the equipment and umpiring the games. Well done, everyone!
 
 
 
 
10th Jun 2025

Well done to all who participated in our Healthy Habits Challenge. We had some delicious meals that were full of healthy ingredients that filled our families with nutrition! Here are a few examples of our budding chefs in action! 👩‍🍳 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5th Jun 2025
P7 pupils today enjoyed a wonderful, well-organized and deeply holy ''Fan the Flame'' Ceremony at Celtic Park. With countless other schools, the P7s did our community proud, by graciously participating in the mass and singing along with the hymns. They flew the flags, did the procession around the large pitch with other schools, and were a credit in showing reverence and manners to all they encountered. As Bishop McKeown reminded us, these children are 'the light of the world and salt of the earth.' The P7 classes from Holy Child certainly proved that today. Well done, boys and girls!