St Johns PS, Gilford

Welcome to St. John's Primary School, Gilford

A very warm welcome to St. John’s Primary School!

At St. John’s, we are proud to be a joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled school community where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. Rooted in our Catholic ethos and guided by our motto, “Learning through Love and Laughter,” we strive to create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe, and inspired to learn.

Our dedicated staff work closely with parents, carers, the parish, and the wider community to ensure that each child experiences a broad and balanced education, tailored to meet their individual needs. We celebrate the uniqueness of every pupil and take pride in our commitment to inclusion, reflected in all areas of school life—including our Little Blossom SEN SPEYF class, which plays a vital role in our vibrant school family.

Through high-quality teaching, a strong sense of community, and a deep respect for the dignity of every person, we aim to help our pupils grow in confidence, kindness, and faith, preparing them to be positive and responsible members of society.

We hope our website gives you a sense of the warmth and spirit of our school. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to learn more—we would be delighted to welcome you to St. John’s.

With warmest regards,

Mrs Sorcha Lyness
Principal

You may also find it useful to download our School App from the App Store - St John’s PS Gilford; follow us on Twitter @stjohnsgilford or follow our Friends of St John’s P.S Gilford Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest happenings in and around our school.

Latest News

Congratulations Anna!

13th Jun 2025

We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news about our talented P.7...

Whole School Colour Run 2025

13th Jun 2025

Whole School Colour Run – Friday 13th June 2025 What a fantastic day...

Orienteering Fun

11th Jun 2025

Mr McParland’s class hosted an exciting orienteering afternoon for Mr King’s...

P7 End of Year Trip

11th Jun 2025

Our P7 leavers had an exciting morning at South Lakes, Craigavon, where they took...

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11th June - P.7 End of Year Trip to South Lakes
12th June - New P.1 Induction Meeting (2.15pm)
13th June - Whole School Colour Run 1.15pm finish for all classes
17th June - End of Year Mass (10.30am)
18th June - Little Blossom Parents Celebration (9.30am - 10.30am)
18th June - Leavers' Service (2.15pm) & P.7 Last Day
27th June - School finishes at 11am for summer

Upcoming Events...

Monday, 16th June 2025
Breakfast Club (8.15am - 9.00am)
Tuesday, 17th June 2025
2-3pm Club (2-3pm)
End of Year Mass (10.30am)
Breakfast Club (8.15am - 9.00am)
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Leavers’ Service & P.7 Last Day (2.15pm)
Breakfast Club (8.15am - 9.00am)
Little Blossom Parents’ Celebration (9.30am - 10.30am)
Thursday, 19th June 2025
Breakfast Club (8.15am - 9.00am)
Friday, 20th June 2025
2-3pm Club (2-3pm)
Breakfast Club (8.15am - 9.00am)

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