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 20th January 2025
Assumption Grammar School, Ballynahinch [Grammar School]
Monday 20th January 2025 Time 11:00 – 14:00. Principal’s Address: 11.00 & 13:00
Recheduled from: Saturday 18th January 2025.
Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College [High School]
Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00. Principal’s Address will be at 19:00 and 20:00 each evening.
Dean Maguirc College [High School]
Monday 20th January 2025. Time – Principal’s Address at 19.30.
Glastry College, Ballyhalbert [High School]
Monday 20th January 2025. Time 18:30 with Principal’s Address at 19:00
St Catherine’s College, Armagh [High School]
Monday 20th January 2025
(postponed from Monday 13th January 2025)
– Coláiste Chaitríona: 16.00 – 17.30
– Main School: 17.30 – 20.30
Tuesday 21th January 2025
Ashfield Girls’ High School [High School]
Tuesday 21st January 2025. Time 18:30 – 21:00
Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College [High School]
Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00. Principal’s Address will be at 19:00 and 20:00 each evening.
Integrated College, Dungannon [High School]
Tuesday 21st January 2025. Time – starting at 19:00.
*Alternatively, parents of prospective students, for Year 8 and Sixth Form, may contact the College on (028) 8772 4401 to arrange a visit.
Larne Grammar School [Grammar School]
Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Times for both evenings 18:30 – 21:00. Information on the school for potential applicants can also be accessed on the school’s website.
The Royal School, Dungannon [Grammar School]
Open morning visits for P7 parents and pupils will be held during Tuesday 21st – Thurs 23rd January 2025.
An open evening for P6 parents and pupils will be held on 4th February 2025. Time 19:15.
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Larne Grammar School [Grammar School]
Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Times for both evenings 18:30 – 21:00. Information on the school for potential applicants can also be accessed on the school’s website.
Loreto Grammar School, Omagh [Grammar School]
Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Time 18:00 for Registration with Principal’s Welcome at 18:30 followed by school tours.
Mount Lourdes Grammar School, Enniskillen [Grammar School]
Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Time 19:00
Oakgrove Integrated College, Derry / Londonderry [High School]
Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Time 16:30 – 19:00. Parents are welcome to contact Oakgrove about visiting to discuss their child’s transfer.
Rathfriland High School [High School]
Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Time 19:00
Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena [Bilateral School – Grammar & Mixed Ability Stream]
Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:30 for both evenings.
St Louis’ Grammar, Ballymena [Grammar School]
Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19:15 on both evenings. A prospectus will be available on the school website in January 2025.
The Royal School, Dungannon [Grammar School]
Open morning visits for P7 parents and pupils will be held during Tuesday 21st – Thurs 23rd January 2025.
An open evening for P6 parents and pupils will be held on 4th February 2025. Time 19:15.
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Abbey Community College, Newtownabbey [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:30 – 21:00
Ashfield Boys’ High School, Belfast [High School]
Thursday 23th January 2025. 18:45 – 21:00 & Principal’s address at 19:00 in Assembly Hall.
Belfast Model School for Girls [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:30 – 21:00.
Coleraine Grammar School [Grammar School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:30 – 21:00. The Headmaster will give an information talk at 18.30 and 19.30 on the evening.
Fort Hill Integrated College, Lisburn [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:00 – 20:30 with Principal’s Address at 18:00 and 19:00.
Glenlola Collegiate, Bangor [Grammar School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:45 with the Headmaster’s Address at 18.45 and 19.45 in the Main Hall.
Newtownhamilton High School, Newry [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19:30 or at any time by appointment with the Principal.
Rainey Endowed Grammar School, Londonderry [Grammar School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. All P6 or P7 pupils accompanied by a maximum of two parents/guardians can book a tour of the school. Tours will commence at 14.45 and please check www.raineyendowed.com for booking details.
Saintfield High School, Saintfield [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00 and the Principal’s Address will take place at 19:00.
Further details will be released via our website, www.saintfieldhighschool.com, and social media platforms including – X, Facebook and Instagram.
Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena [Bilateral School – Grammar & Mixed Ability Stream]
Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:30 for both evenings.
St Colman’s High & Sixth Form College, Ballynahinch [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 18:30 – 20:30
Note from the school : This special event invites prospective Year 8 and Post-16 students, along with their parents, to experience our college through an engaging and informative tour. To ensure a personalised and enriching visit, appointments are required and can be booked for various arrival times. Appointments can be made online via our website at www.stcolmans.co.uk or by calling 028 9756 2518.
Additionally, comprehensive information will be available on our website and Facebook page. Our dedicated staff will also be available by phone to provide further details and answer any questions you may have about our college and the educational opportunities we offer.
St Fanchea’s College, Enniskillen [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19.00
St John’s Business & Enterprise College, Dromore [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19.30 – 21.30 with the Principal’s Address at 19:30.
St Louis’ Grammar, Ballymena [Grammar School]
Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19:15 on both evenings. A prospectus will be available on the school website in January 2025.
St Louis’ Grammar School, Kilkeel [Grammar School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19:00 – 21:00
St Michael’s College, Enniskillen [Grammar School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Starting with the Principal’s Address at 19:00 in the Assembly Hall.
St Patrick’s College, Dungannon [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 17:45
St Patrick’s College, Dungiven [High School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Time 19:00 – 20:45 with the Principal’s Address kicking the event off at 19:00.
Strabane Academy [Grammar School]
Thursday 23rd January 2025. Principal’s Talk at 18:30
The Royal School, Dungannon [Grammar School]
Open morning visits for P7 parents and pupils will be held during Tuesday 21st – Thurs 23rd January 2025.
An open evening for P6 parents and pupils will be held on 4th February 2025. Time 19:15.
Friday 24th January 2025
Holy Trinity College, Cookstown [High School]
Friday 24th January 2025. Time will be confirmed with Primary Partner Schools, and via the College’s website and social media platforms. New School opening August 2025.
St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon [Grammar School]
Friday 24th January 2025. Time slots will be shared via the school’s contributory primary schools.
Saturday 25th January 2025
& Results Day
St Malachy’s High School, Castlewellan [High School]
Saturday 25th January 2025. Time 10:00 – 13:00. The Principal will give a short address in the school Assembly Hall after which parents/guardians and children are invited to view the school.
St Patrick’s College, Maghera [High School]
Saturday 25th January 2025. Time 09.30 – 13.00 in the St Patrick’s Building.
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