St John The Baptist Primary School, Portadown
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✨ Exciting News: Our New Outdoor Play Area is Almost Ready!

20th Apr 2026
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with our school community. The brand-new outdoor play area, specifically designed for Rang 1 and Rang 2, is nearing completion!
 
It is hard to believe that just a few days ago, this space looked very different. Thanks to an incredible burst of energy and hard work, the bulk of the project was completed in just a single weekend! We are now down to the final "polishing" stage, with just a few finishing touches to the sand pit remaining before the area is fully open for action.
 
A Vision Brought to Life
This project is a testament to what can be achieved when a great idea meets a dedicated community. We want to extend a massive Go raibh míle maith agaibh to:
 
🎓 Bean Uí Lorcáin: Whose vision and inspiration were the heartbeat of this project. Her commitment to creating a space where our pupils can thrive made this all possible.
 
🪚 The Weekend Crew: A huge thank you to the team of volunteers and helpers who gave up their weekend to build, move and create. The speed and quality of the transformation are truly remarkable!
 
We can’t wait to see the children enjoying the fruits of this labour.