Richmount Primary School opens doors to community at Open Afternoon

Richmount Primary School to Welcome Families and Community at Open Afternoon.

Richmount Primary School is preparing to open its doors to prospective families, current parents and members of the wider community on November 19 for a special Open Afternoon showcasing life at the school.

The event will provide visitors with an opportunity to meet staff and pupils, explore classrooms, see learning in action and gain a first-hand insight into the school's ethos and values.

Principal Johnston said the event has been organised to highlight the many opportunities available to pupils and the welcoming atmosphere that exists throughout the school.

"We decided to hold our Open Afternoon as an opportunity to showcase the wonderful learning experiences and opportunities that we provide for our children here at Richmount Primary School. We are very proud of the warm, family atmosphere within our school, where every child is known and valued, relationships really matter, and children are encouraged to grow and achieve their own personal potential."

Located just a few minutes from Portadown, the school enjoys a rural setting and has long been at the heart of the local community in Scotch Street village.

Principal Johnston said strengthening community links remains an important priority for the school.

"Although we are only a few minutes from Portadown, we are fortunate to enjoy a fantastic rural setting and are extremely proud of our place at the heart of Scotch Street village. One of our key priorities this year is to continue strengthening our connections with our local community, so we felt it was important that the afternoon was not only for prospective families, but also for our current parents and members of the wider community too."

Visitors attending the Open Afternoon will have the opportunity to speak with staff and pupils, view examples of classroom learning and discover more about the experiences available to children throughout the school year.

"The afternoon will give visitors the chance to come into school, see learning in action, meet our staff and pupils, explore what we have to offer and ask any questions they may have. For our current parents, it is also a lovely opportunity to see some of the learning and experiences their children have been enjoying in school so far this year."

A highlight of the afternoon will be a performance from the school choir, giving pupils an opportunity to showcase their talents as they prepare for a busy festive season.

"Our school choir will also be performing during the afternoon, which we are really looking forward to. It will give the children another opportunity to perform for an audience as they prepare for a busy programme of events over the Christmas period."

Principal Johnston said the event is designed to give visitors a genuine feel for what makes Richmount Primary School unique.

"Ultimately, we want the afternoon to be a welcoming and informal opportunity for people to come through our doors, experience the atmosphere and ethos of Richmount for themselves and see what makes our school such a special part of the local community."

The Open Afternoon is expected to attract prospective parents considering primary school options for their children, alongside current families and local residents interested in learning more about the work of the school and its role within the community.