Admissions criteria for Local Grammar Schools:
The five Grammar schools in the Newry & Kilkeel area have agreed admissions criteria for 2022-23 as laid out in this letter of 31st March 2021 - Transfer 2022 - 2023

Information for P7 Parents Applying for a Post-Primary School Place
This is a leaflet from the Education Authority giving key information about applying for a post primary school place:  'Applying for a Post Primary School Place'
See also 'Key Messages for Parents of P7 pupils' to assist with the transfer process.

Notice from the Department of Education re schools admission
For the attention of parents with children currently in Primary 6:-
The delivery of the admissions advice leaflets will now be delayed until schools reopen for teaching.
In the interim, the leaflet remains available to download from the Department’s website or can be accessed via the link below.
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/advice-parents-children-primary-6-2021
Do you shop online? Use the Easyfundraising website and the retailer will make a small donation to Carrick Primary School at no extra cost to you, every time you shop.
Go to the
Easyfundraising website 
and simply 'Join Up'.
May we take this opportunity to welcome you to Carrick Primary School’s website.
Carrick Primary School first opened in 1939, and since then, our school has prospered and its good reputation has blossomed. Our pupils have enjoyed success not only in examinations but also in a wide range of other areas. This success is primarily due to the fact that our children are encouraged and challenged to explore their gifts, spiritual as well as intellectual, physical as well as social, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
We believe that children cannot learn if they are not happy. Therefore every effort is made to provide all the support that children need. We pride ourselves on the excellent staff-student relationships which exist in Carrick Primary School and on the effectiveness of our Pastoral Care provision. We value the services and support of our Parish Priest, Fr. D Mooney.
This website has been designed to provide you with an insight into the life and work of our school. Our hope is that it reflects the genuine concern we feel, with regard to the needs of all our pupils and staff.
If you require more information about any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Anne Cassidy

PRINCIPAL

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Mission Statement:
In Carrick Primary School we aim to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment, in which to realise and celebrate the academic and non-academic potential of all our pupils.  We expect our pupils to work hard and for parents to assist us in laying the important foundations for future learning.

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