To support the main School Open Events Blog which has all the events listed in alphabetical order by school name, this blog offers a breakdown of the events happening this week, so hopefully you won’t don’t miss an important event.
These events are the perfect opportunity to get out and exploring your child’s potential, future school and soak up its culture, ethos, subjects, and activities, so they are definitely worth the effort.
Unless explicitly stated, all school open events welcomes both P6 and P7 children so it is obviously a great opportunity to get ready for the P7 results but it can also give the P6 child something to work towards as the year progresses towards the SEAG tests.
I would also encourage you to get out and see all the High Schools in your area even though you might have your sights on your local grammar school, because they might surprise you and it is always best to be prepared.
I hope you enjoy and it makes your life that little bit easier to organise.
Monday 13th January 2025
Bangor Grammar School [Grammar School]
Monday 13 January 2025. Time 18:00 – 21:00. The Principal will speak at 18.15 and 19.30.
Cullybackey College [High School]
Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 19:30
De La Salle College, Belfast [High School]
Monday 13th January 2025. Time 16:00 and 18:30.
* Quiet, personalised individual tours on Tuesday 14th January 2025 (09:00 – 10:30) can be facilitated through the Principal on request. Contact the school office to arrange.
Dromore High School [High School]
Monday 13th January 2025, Times 18:00 – 21:00 and invitation sent via Primary Schools.
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Blackwater Integrated College, Downpatrick [High School]
Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 19.00 – 21.00.
*It is possible to arrange 1-1 meetings with the Principal during the months of January and February 2025. Please call the College on 02844612115 for more information and to make an appointment.
Blessed Trinity College, Belfast [High School]
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th January 2025. Principal’s address at 19.20 and 20.00.
Bloomfield Collegiate School, Belfast [Grammar School]
Tuesday 14 January 2025. Times 18:00 – 21:00 and Principal’s Address at 18.00, 19.00 and 20.15 in the Assembly Hall.
Cullybackey College [High School]
Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 19:30
Lumen Christi College, Derry [Grammar School]
Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 16:00 – 18:30 with the Principal’s Address at 16:00.
Markethill High School [High School]
Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 18:45 – 21:00. Principal’s Address at 19:00 and 20:00 in the Assembly Hall.
North Coast Integrated College [High School]
Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 19:00
St Columbanus’ College, Bangor [High School]
Tuesday 14th January 2025. Time 18:45 – 21:00. A virtual tour is also available from the following link www.stcolumbanuscollege.org.uk.
Wednesday 15th January 2025
Blessed Trinity College, Belfast [High School]
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th January 2025. Principal’s address at 19.20 and 20.00.
Glengormley Integrated College [High School]
Wednesday 15th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00 with Principal’s Address at 19:00 & 19:45.
Malone Integrated College [High School]
Wednesday 15th January 2025. Time 18:00 – 20:00.
P7 students and their families should refer to our school website in January 2025 to access an online copy of our school prospectus and up-dates regarding Open Evening.
Our Lady Of Lourdes High School, Ballymoney [High School]
Wednesday 15th January 2025. Time 19:00.
Parents / guardians of prospective pupils may contact the school at any time and may arrange to meet the Principal for a visit and tour of the school.
Sperrin Integrated College [High School]
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th January 2025. Times TBC. The event will be available for booking on www.sperrincollege.com from 6th January 2025.
Parents of prospective pupils are encouraged to contact the college office (028 7963 4177) with any queries regarding our grammar and all ability pathways, the college campus or the application process.
St Joseph’s Grammar School, Donaghmore [Grammar School]
Wednesday 15th January 2025. Time TBC. There will be a morning and afternoon session for guests to attend. Details to follow in the local press and on the school website and social media platforms.
St Malachy’s College, Belfast [Grammar School]
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:30 with the Principal’s Address at 19:45 and 20:30.
St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Belfast [Grammar School]
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 on both evenings.
St Mary’s College, Irvinestown [High School]
Wednesday 15th January 2025. Time – the event begins with the Principal’s Address at 19.30.
St Patrick’s College, Ballymena [High School]
Wednesday 15th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00 and the Principal’s Address will be at 19:00.
Thursday 16th January 2025
Banbridge High School [High School]
Thursday 16 January 2025. Time 18:30
Breda Academy Belfast [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:00 – 20:00
Carrickfergus Grammar School [Grammar School]
Thursday 16 January 2025. Time 18:30 – 21:00pm. The Principal will speak in the Assembly Hall at 20:30.
Castlederg High School [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Times TBC and please keep a check on social media for any posters advertising it, but likely to be around 18:30 like previous years.
Coleraine College [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:45 & Principal’s Address will be at 18:45 in the College Assembly Hall.
Cross and Passion College, Ballycastle [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:15 and 19:15.
Drumglass High School [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. A day event will be held on 16th January when parents and prospective pupils can book a tour of the school and see what is offered. This is aimed at informing P6 and P7 pupils and an invitation will be issued to pupils in all local feeder schools in December 2024.
Erne Integrated College [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19.00 – 21.00 with Principal’s Address at 19:15
Fivemiletown College [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025 at 19:00.
Killicomaine Junior High School Portadown [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 17:00 – 20:00
Larne High School [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025, Time 19:00 – 21:00
*Individual visits can be arranged for children with additional needs. Please contact the school office for further information.
Lecale Trinity Grammar School, Downpatrick [Grammar School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time TBC for the Open Evening.
Lisnagarvey High School, Lisburn [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025, Time 19:00 – 21:00 beginning with the Principal’s Address at 19:00.
Lurgan Junior High School [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:30
Magherafelt High School [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. The Principal’s Address will commence in the Assembly Hall at 18:30 and the tour of the school will begin promptly at 18:45.
Mercy College, Belfast [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18.30 – 21.00. Principal Address at 19.00 in the Assembly Hall.
Movilla High School, Newtownards [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:30 and the Principal’s Address is at 19:00 and 20:00.
Nendrum College, Comber [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00. There will be an address by the Principal at 7.00pm, followed by a tour of the College.
A warm welcome is extended to P7 pupils and their parents. Please visit our website, Facebook or Instagram accounts for an introductory video, virtual tour and transition video along with the prospectus and important information. Queries may be emailed to info@nendrumcollege.comber.ni.sch.uk or you can telephone us on 02891872361.
Parkhall Integrated College, Antrim [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:45 – 21:00 and the Principal’s Address will be at 19:00 and 19:45.
Priory Integrated College, Holywood [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:00 – 21:30 with further details on the school’s website and their Facebook Page.
Shimna Integrated College, Newcastle [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 17:00 – 19:00. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear from the Principal, have a guided tour of the College and meet students and staff. Private appointments can be booked by contacting the College office.
Sperrin Integrated College [High School]
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th January 2025. Times TBC. The event will be available for booking on www.sperrincollege.com from 6th January 2025.
Parents of prospective pupils are encouraged to contact the college office (028 7963 4177) with any queries regarding our grammar and all ability pathways, the college campus or the application process.
St. Benedict’s College, Randalstown [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Starting with the Principal’s Address 19:00.
St Brigid’s College, Derry [High School]
Open Night – Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 17:00 – 20:00 with the Principal’s Address at 17:00 and 17:45.
St Cecilia’s College, Derry/Londonderry [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 17:00 starting with the Principal’s Address at 17:00 and again at 18:15.
St Ciaran’s College, Ballygawley [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19.00
St Columba’s College, Portaferry [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00 with the Principal’s Address at 19.30 in the Lecture Theatre. P6 & P7 pupils and their families are most welcome to attend.
St Joseph’s College, Belfast [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 and Principal’s Address at 19:00 and 20:00.
St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19.00
St Malachy’s College, Belfast [Grammar School]
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:30 with the Principal’s Address at 19:45 and 20:30.
St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Belfast [Grammar School]
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00 on both evenings.
St Mary’s High School, Newry [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time – starting with the Principal’s Address 19:00.
St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s College, Claudy [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 17:00
St Patrick’s College, Banbridge [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 18:30
St Patrick’s High School, Keady [High School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 16.00. Parents who are unable to attend are welcome to contact the school to arrange an appointment.
The Royal School, Armagh [Grammar School]
Thursday 16th January 2025. Time 19:00
Friday 17th January 2025
Campbell College [Grammar School]
Small Group Tours for anyone who missed the Open Day (great idea!). Starting at 09:30, bookings for the tours should be make via Campbell College’s Website – www.campbellcollege.co.uk
(Open Day was Saturday 11th January 2025)
Saturday 18th January 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Assumption Grammar School, Ballynahinch [Grammar School] HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will now take place on Monday 20th January, 11:00 – 14:00
Belfast High School, Newtownabbey [Grammar School]
Saturday 18 January 2025. Time 09:30 – 12:30. The Principal will address parents and prospective pupils at 09.30 and 11.45 in the Assembly Hall.
Cambridge House Grammar School, Ballymena [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09:15 – 13.00 & Principal’s Address at 09:15 and 10:45.
Christian Brother’s Grammar School, Omagh [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Times TBC and please keep a check on social media for any posters advertising it, but likely to be around 09:00 like previous years.
Cookstown High School [High School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Times TBC and please keep a check on social media for any posters advertising it, but likely to be around 09:30 like previous years.
Dominican College, Fortwilliam [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09.30 – 13.00 and Principal’s Address at 09.30 and 11.00.
A prospectus and further information will also be available on our website. www.dominicancollege.org.uk
Dominican College, Portstewart [Grammar School]
Saturday 18 January 2025. There will be two sessions and following an introductory talk by the Principal, everyone will have an opportunity to tour the school, meet with students and teachers.
- Session 1: 09.30 – 11.30
- Session 2: 11.30 – 13.30
Lagan College, Belfast [Bilateral School – Grammar & Mixed Ability Stream]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09:00 – 12:30. The Principal, Mrs McNamee, will address parents at 09.00, 10.00, 11.00 and 12:00 in the Hall and further details will be shared on social media.
New-Bridge Integrated College [High School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09:15 – 12:30 with the Principal’s Address at 09:30 in the College Assembly Hall.
We invite you to experience life as a Year 8 Student in New-Bridge. Use the following link to participate in our virtual tour of the College, meet our staff and view our exciting Primary Roadshow lessons. https://newbridgeintegrated.org/open_day
Rathmore Grammar School, Belfast [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09:30 – 13:00 with the Principal’s Address at 09:30 and 11:15. A virtual tour of the school, prospectus and information pack will also be made available on our website www.rathmoregrammarschool.org at that time.
St Colman’s College, Newry [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 10:00 – 13:00
St Columb’s College, Derry/Londonderry [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025.
For prospective pupils with Surnames A – L: Session 1 – 10.00 – 11.30 & Principal’s Address 09:45.
For prospective pupils with Surnames M – Z: Session 2 – 12.00 – 13.30 & Principal’s Address 13:30.
St John the Baptist College, Portadown [High School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09.30 – 13.00
St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry [High School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 12:00
St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen [High School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time TBC
St Killian’s College, Ballymena [Bilateral School – Grammar & Mixed Ability Stream]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 10:00 starting with the Principal’s Address at 10:00.
Appointments to meet the Principal and/or visit the school can be made by contacting the college in advance.
St Mary’s, Limavady [High School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time TBC
St Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time TBC.
Pre-booking is essential and further details are available from the school website. Those who are not able to attend on this date can contact the school office to arrange a separate visit.
St Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time TBC.
Pre-booking is essential and further details are available from the school website. Those who are not able to attend on this date can contact the school office to arrange a separate visit.
Sullivan Upper School, Holywood [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 09:30 – 12:30
Wellington College, Belfast [Grammar School]
Saturday 18th January 2025. Time 10:00 – 13:30.
In addition, the College’s prospectus is available electronically on the school’s website or in hard copy by request.
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