Macosquin Primary School

Extra Curricular

Extra curricular activities play an important role in the life of the school.

Music & Verse Speaking

The school has an enviable record of success in both music and at local festivals. Pupils in Years 1-3 have an opportunity to join Junior Choir and Dramatic Art Club whilst pupils in Years 4-7 have the option to participate each week day, from 3.00-4.00pm, in a wide range of activities.

French

French is also taught to all classes.

Also...

• Good News Club
• Horse Riding
• Art Club
• Dynamic Arts
• Spanish

Sport

In sport, the school has achieved national success. Facilities available to pupils include a large gymnasium and playground, a neighbouring church hall and an adjacent football pitch.

Badminton

• Ulster Finalists: 1999
• Ulster Boys’ Primary School League 2001
• Coleraine District Primary Schools’ League 2005, 2006

Football

• Coleraine and District Small Schools’ Champions: 1999-2000, 2001-02, 02-03, 05-06
• NI Small Schools’ Finalists: 2001-02, 02-03
• Runners Up: 2005-06

Rugby

• Provincial Tag Qualifiers: 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05,
  2006-07.
• Fair Play Award 2006-07

Swimming

Key Stage 2 pupils receive swimming tuition at Coleraine
Leisure Centre in Terms 2 and 3.

Outdoor Pursuits

Year 6 and 7 pupils are also involved annually in outdoor pursuits (eg canoeing, climbing, archery and team building).

Also...

• Cycling Proficiency
• Hockey
• Horse Riding

Educational Visits

Year 5

3-day residential based at The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra.

Years 6 & 7

3-4 day residential at various locations within Europe